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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>92% (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Photovoltaics (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Eco-friendly Architecture (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the main advantage of renewable resources?

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

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

<p>92% (D)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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