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Glossary of terms

Terms used within the Armstrong Creek Town Centre Sustainable Management Plan guide.

Armstrong Creek Town Centre Precinct Sustainable Management Plan Assessment process Glossary of terms Reference matrix Resources and support Sustainable Products and Materials Sustainable Transport Sustainable Water Zero Carbon Zero Waste
Co-generationThe production of power and heating from the one energy source (for example: gas) which harnesses the byproduct (waste heat) of the energy generation process for recirculation, that is: for space heating
Embodied EnergyEmbodied energy is the energy consumed by all of the processes associated with the production of a building, from the mining and processing of natural resources to manufacturing, transport and product delivery. Embodied energy does not include the operation and disposal of the building material. This would be considered in a life cycle approach. Embodied energy is the ‘upstream’ or ‘front-end’ component of the life cycle impact of a home
ESDEcological Sustainable Development
GHGGreenhouse Gas
GHG CoefficientThis value determines how many GHGs are released by a certain power grid, fuel, etc
GTPGreen Travel Plan – details the sustainable travel options for a development and seeks to develop a strategic approach to changing travel behaviour
IEQIndoor Environment Quality – encompasses all aspects of the indoor setting including air quality, ventilation, thermal comfort, lighting and noise
Renewable EnergyRenewable energy is power generated by means
RECsRenewable Energy Certificates; managed by the Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator
SHWSolar Hot Water
Solar ElectricityGenerating electricity direct from the sun using Photo voltaic
Solar ThermalGenerating heat from the sun. The heat can be either used direct for space heating or to generate steam, and produce electricity or heat water
SustainabilityEcologically sustainable development
Tri-generationThe production of power, heating and cooling from the one energy source (for example: gas) which harnesses the byproduct (waste heat/cooling) of the energy generation process maximising resource use
WELSWater Efficiency Labelling and Standards
WSUDWater Sensitive Urban Design A sustainable water management approach that aims to provide water-quality treatment, flood management to reduce the pollution carried to our waterways and more sustainable urban landscapes
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