ARCH213 Lecture 1: Sustainable Design and Energy Sources
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What is the main goal of sustainable architecture?

  • Promoting fast depletion of energy resources
  • Maximizing energy consumption
  • Minimizing negative environmental impacts (correct)
  • Increasing use of non-renewable energy sources
  • What percentage of energy consumption is attributed to buildings?

  • 20%
  • 30%
  • 55%
  • 48% (correct)
  • Why are nonrenewable energy resources limited in supply?

  • Because they have minimal negative environmental impacts
  • Due to fast replenishment rates
  • Because they are cheaper than renewable sources
  • Because they are derived from fossil sources (correct)
  • What is the primary cause of global warming according to the text?

    <p>Carbon dioxide from fossil sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of energy consumption in the United States is from non-renewable sources?

    <p>92%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tier of the Three-tier Approach to Sustainable Design focuses on minimizing energy consumption through building design factors like orientation and form?

    <p>Tier 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary energy source for net-zero energy buildings?

    <p>Photovoltaics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tier of the Three-tier Approach to Sustainable Design involves deploying passive heating, cooling, and lighting systems?

    <p>Tier 2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of energy consumed by buildings is allocated to construction, according to the text?

    <p>8%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used interchangeably with Sustainable Architecture in the text?

    <p>Eco-friendly Architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of global warming as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Fossil Fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of energy sources takes a long time to replenish?

    <p>Nonrenewable Energy Resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of renewable resources?

    <p>Limited supply over the long haul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the United States, what percentage of energy consumption comes from non-renewable sources?

    <p>92%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tier of the Three-tier Approach to Sustainable Design focuses on designing mechanical and electrical equipment efficiently?

    <p>Tier 3 - Mechanical equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of net-zero-energy buildings?

    <p>To minimize energy consumption and use on-site renewable energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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