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Why is water collected from the roof for use in the garden?
Why is water collected from the roof for use in the garden?
- To avoid the need to waste clean water (correct)
- To increase the house's reliance on fossil fuels
- To conserve energy
- To reduce greenhouse gas emissions
What is the main reason for considering low-impact houses like the one described in the text as green?
What is the main reason for considering low-impact houses like the one described in the text as green?
- They are smaller in size
- They are more affordable
- They do not rely on fossil fuels and use renewable energy sources (correct)
- They are made of durable materials
What is a criticism of eco-friendly construction mentioned in the text?
What is a criticism of eco-friendly construction mentioned in the text?
- They have no positive impact on the environment
- They are not effective in reducing energy consumption
- They are too costly to become a large-volume method of construction (correct)
- They rely heavily on fossil fuels
What does the United Nations Environment Programme estimate about the construction sector's energy use?
What does the United Nations Environment Programme estimate about the construction sector's energy use?
Why might compromises have to be made in environmentally friendly construction to produce an affordable building?
Why might compromises have to be made in environmentally friendly construction to produce an affordable building?
What is a potential drawback of installing features like solar panels and water-recycling systems in environmentally friendly buildings?
What is a potential drawback of installing features like solar panels and water-recycling systems in environmentally friendly buildings?
How does Howe Dell primary school demonstrate the relevance of ecological principles for small-scale projects?
How does Howe Dell primary school demonstrate the relevance of ecological principles for small-scale projects?
What makes the 'Hobbit House' a green residence?
What makes the 'Hobbit House' a green residence?
What is one benefit of the environmental aspects of Howe Dell primary school's building?
What is one benefit of the environmental aspects of Howe Dell primary school's building?
In what way do eco-friendly buildings differ from traditional buildings?
In what way do eco-friendly buildings differ from traditional buildings?
What is a potential downside of environmentally friendly buildings?
What is a potential downside of environmentally friendly buildings?
Which feature at Howe Dell primary school serves as a valuable teaching aid for students?
Which feature at Howe Dell primary school serves as a valuable teaching aid for students?
What material is used for the walls of the 'Hobbit House' in Wales?
What material is used for the walls of the 'Hobbit House' in Wales?
What is the purpose of the roof of the 'Hobbit House' in Wales?
What is the purpose of the roof of the 'Hobbit House' in Wales?
Why are eco-friendly buildings becoming more relevant for small-scale projects according to the text?
Why are eco-friendly buildings becoming more relevant for small-scale projects according to the text?
