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Why is energy efficient design still important for homes, even with the use of clean electricity?
Why is energy efficient design still important for homes, even with the use of clean electricity?
- To maximize energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions
- To reduce electricity loads and provide thermal comfort (correct)
- To eliminate the need for insulation and high-performance products
- To increase utility costs and improve indoor air quality
Which aspect of building design is highlighted as being critical for energy efficiency?
Which aspect of building design is highlighted as being critical for energy efficiency?
- Insulation, good envelope details, and high-performance product specifications (correct)
- Allowing for thermal bridging at junctions
- Incorporating large windows for natural lighting
- Using low-quality insulation materials
What is a potential issue that can occur at junctions, such as where windows meet walls?
What is a potential issue that can occur at junctions, such as where windows meet walls?
- Structural instability
- Moisture accumulation
- Thermal bridging (correct)
- Excessive air leakage
How can thermal bridging at window-wall junctions be mitigated, according to the text?
How can thermal bridging at window-wall junctions be mitigated, according to the text?
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What is the purpose of specifying high-performance windows in energy efficient design?
What is the purpose of specifying high-performance windows in energy efficient design?
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