RICS APC Sustainability

Question 1

What does 'BREEAM' stand for in the context of sustainable building assessment?

Accepted Answer

Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method

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Building Regulation Energy Efficiency Assessment Method

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British Renewable Energy and Environment Assessment Model

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Building Requirements for Energy and Environment Management

Question 2

Under UK building regulations, what does an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rate?

Accepted Answer

The energy efficiency of a building on a scale from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient)

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The structural integrity of a building

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The fire safety of a building

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The acoustic performance of a building

Question 3

What is the UK Government's target year for achieving net zero carbon emissions?

Accepted Answer

2050

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2030

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2040

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2060

Question 4

What is the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) for commercial property lettings in England and Wales?

Accepted Answer

EPC rating of E

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EPC rating of A

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EPC rating of C

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EPC rating of D

Question 5

What does 'embodied carbon' refer to in construction?

Accepted Answer

The total carbon emissions associated with the extraction, manufacture, transport, and assembly of building materials

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Carbon dioxide emitted during building occupation

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Carbon stored in trees on the building site

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Carbon emissions from heating systems

Question 6

What is a 'NABERS' rating?

Accepted Answer

A building energy performance rating system originally from Australia, now being adopted in the UK for offices

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A UK planning consent grade

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A type of building material certification

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A noise assessment rating