Terms + conditions
Carbon sequestration is...
The process of capturing and storing CO2 from the atmosphere.
SWA's Climate Action Plan targets a ___% reduction in project emissions by the year ____.
50% by 2030
Which material is higher (worse) in GHG emissions: 10mm galvanized steel, or 10mm aluminum?
Aluminum
Embodied carbon is...
The GHG emissions from the manufacturing, transportation, installation, maintenance, and disposal of building materials.
According to NOAA, the oceans absorb what percentage of CO2 emissions?
30%
Place these common site materials in order from least --> most carbon intensive
- 70% recycled stainless steel
- 70% recycled galvanized steel
- stainless steel
recycled stainless, stainless, recycled galvanized
Upfront carbon is...
The GHG emissions associated with the materials and construction processes (up to practical completion; prior to owner use)
The built environment is responsible for what percentage of annual CO2 emissions?
42% :(
Place these common wall materials in order from least --> most carbon intensive
- imported gabion stone
- rammed earth
- brick
- CIP concrete
rammed earth, imported gabion, CIP, brick
An EPD is...
An Environmental Product Declaration. They are documents that report the environmental impact of a product based on life cycle assessments and have been verified by a third-party.
By 2030, the Climate Positive Design Challenge suggests a target of ___ years to positive for parks, residential, mixed use, and campus developments.
5
Place these common paving materials in order from least --> most carbon intensive
- Synthetic turf
-50mm clay brick paving
-Pressure treated wood
-Local precast concrete pavers
-Low carbon concrete
Pressure treated wood, low carbon concrete, synthetic turf, 50mm clay brick paving, local precast concrete pavers