User interface
pps or displays to manage building systems.
Utility room
Designated space for washing and storage.
Underfloor insulation
Thermal resistance below living areas.
Urban heat island
Higher urban temperatures due to materials.
U-value
Measure of heat flow through a material; lower = better.
Embedded services
Pre-installed MEP systems in panels.
Energy-positive architecture
Produces more energy than used.
EPDM roofing
Rubber roofing, fully sealed and durable.
Environmental footprint
Total ecological impact of a building.
Energy Performance Certificate
Legal energy rating of building.