Identify two renewable energy sources that would be suitable for use in an office building and which could create this energy on site rather than from a central power station.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT – Fabric And Performance

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The paper comprises FOUR questions, each worth a total of 25 marks•Answer all FOUR questions.You may provide sketches to help illustrate your answers.Remember this is about your application of knowledge given the circumstances and criteria contained in the questions.Question One:What is meant by the expression ‘net zero carbon’ in relation to buildings?What are the three sequential steps to achieving net zero carbon buildings? What is meant by ‘decarbonisation’ and why is carbon a problem?Identify two renewable energy sources that would be suitable for use in an office building and which could create this energy on site rather than from a central power station. How is the energy gathered and are there any limitations with the use of these energy sources?