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What is a key characteristic of the eco-woodland house described in the text?
What is a key characteristic of the eco-woodland house described in the text?
- It is located in a busy city center.
- It is built using expensive, imported materials.
- It is constructed using recycled and local materials. (correct)
- It relies heavily on non-renewable energy sources.
Which of the following materials was NOT used in the construction of the eco-woodland house?
Which of the following materials was NOT used in the construction of the eco-woodland house?
- Plastic (correct)
- Metal
- Stone
- Wood
What is one way the eco-woodland house heats the house?
What is one way the eco-woodland house heats the house?
- Air conditioning
- Gas furnace
- Wood burner (correct)
- Electric heaters
How does the eco-woodland house obtain energy?
How does the eco-woodland house obtain energy?
What natural resource is collected for garden use?
What natural resource is collected for garden use?
Why is having big windows in the roof beneficial for the eco-house?
Why is having big windows in the roof beneficial for the eco-house?
Where was the eco-woodland house built?
Where was the eco-woodland house built?
Flashcards
What is an 'eco-house'?
What is an 'eco-house'?
A house designed to minimize its environmental impact.
What are recycled materials?
What are recycled materials?
Using materials from waste or previous use to create new products.
What are local materials?
What are local materials?
Materials found naturally in the surrounding environment.
What is a wood burner?
What is a wood burner?
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What are solar panels?
What are solar panels?
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What is rainwater harvesting?
What is rainwater harvesting?
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Materials used to Build the Eco-Woodland House
Materials used to Build the Eco-Woodland House
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Study Notes
- Eco-woodland houses are built by families in Wales.
- The house used recycled materials from rubbish tips and local materials.
- Materials used included stone, metal, wood, and mud.
- The house design involves building directly into the hillside.
- Walls and floors are constructed from stone and mud.
- The roof is made of wooden beams sourced from trees.
- Eco-houses use natural resources like water and energy efficiently.
- A wood burner heats the house.
- Large roof windows allow natural light to enter.
- Solar panels generate energy for lighting and music.
- Rainwater is collected for garden irrigation during the summer.
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