glossary
Welcome to our glossary of useful terms and expressions related to sustainability in the m&e sector.
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- Target Emissions Rate
- The preferred rate of greenhouse gas emissions from a proposed building or refurbishment project set by the project team and client at the outset of the design process.
- Thermal mass
- The heat storing capacity of the materials used in a building. Buildings composed mainly of bricks, blocks and concrete have a high thermal mass.
- Thermographic surveys
- Surveys using a thermographic camera to view temperature differences in the building's façade and roof showing the thermal performance of its insulation or lack thereof.