Sustainable Birmingham (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Flashcards
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Sustainable city definition
Sustainable city definition
Meets present needs without harming future generations
3 pillars of sustainability (ESE)
3 pillars of sustainability (ESE)
Economic, Social, Environmental
4 sustainability themes (ERTB)
4 sustainability themes (ERTB)
Energy, Resources, Transport, Biodiversity
Library of Birmingham opened
Library of Birmingham opened
2013
Brownfield site meaning
Brownfield site meaning
Previously developed land
Builders employed for Library
Builders employed for Library
250
Library construction waste recycled
Library construction waste recycled
96%
Ground-source heating uses
Ground-source heating uses
Underground temp to heat/cool building
Library rainwater harvesting use
Library rainwater harvesting use
Toilets & irrigation to reduce water use
Birmingham transformation
Birmingham transformation
Manufacturing/high carbon to green city