v. Sustainability, Resilience & Climate

Sustainability, resilience, and climate considerations address how the built environment is designed, operated, and adapted to reduce environmental impact and withstand long-term stresses. These concepts influence asset longevity, regulatory compliance, and economic viability.

Adaptation

Adjustments made to assets or systems to reduce vulnerability to climate impacts.

Carbon Emissions

Greenhouse gases released through construction, operations, or energy use.

Climate Risk

Potential physical or transitional impacts resulting from climate change.

Embodied Carbon

Emissions associated with materials, construction processes, and asset creation.

Environmental Performance

Measured outcomes related to energy use, emissions, water, and resource efficiency.

Operational Resilience

The ability of systems to continue functioning during disruptions or stress events.

Resource Efficiency

The effective use of materials, energy, and water to minimize waste and impact.

Sustainability

The practice of meeting present needs without compromising future environmental or economic capacity.

System Redundancy

Design features that allow continued operation if components fail.