Explain the principles of life cycle analysis

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Sustainable Development

Aim: The purpose of this unit is to enable learners to develop an understanding of essential concepts of sustainable development and the impact of its implementation. On completion of this unit, learners will be able to:

analyse environmental challenges

analyse problems posed by the management and development of the built environment

evaluate solutions.

Learning outcome

1. understand sustainability and sustainable development

1.1 describe the aims of sustainability

1.2 explain sustainable development

1.3 explain the threats to sustainability

1.4 describe the aims of international treaties which influence sustainable development.

2. understand the significance of environmental issues involved with the management and development of the built environment

2.1 describe environmental regulation

2.2 describe environmental policies

2.3 evaluate Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) methods

2.4 explain the principles of Life Cycle Analysis

2.5 describe Health and Safety regulations which impact on environmental development.

3. understand the concept of green buildings

3.1 describe the characteristics of green buildings

3.2 explain the techniques that are used when building

3.3 describe sustainable material used in green buildings

3.4 describe Health and Safety regulations which impact on green buildings during construction and operation.

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