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What percentage of all greenhouse gases do buildings account for?
30%
Who published the National Building Code of Canada (NBC)?
NRC (National Research Council)
What does the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) set out?
Technical provisions for the design and construction of new buildings.
What is the latest version of the National Building Code of Canada (NBC)?
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What does the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) ensure?
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What are some of the updated requirements in the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) 2020?
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What does EUI stand for and how is it calculated?
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How is EUI expressed and what does a lower EUI signify?
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Provide an example of calculating EUI for a school.
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What would a higher EUI indicate for a building?
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What is the significance of reducing EUI in a building?
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Explain the concept of Energy Use Intensity (EUI) in relation to building energy performance.
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What certification are the paints in the MEC building given?
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How much energy is the MEC building saving compared to the Model National Energy Code standards?
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What is the 'R' value of the exterior building walls in the MEC building?
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What is the purpose of the CO2 sensors in the MEC building?
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What is one feature of the MEC building that helps reduce the need for artificial lighting?
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How much water is saved annually by the composting toilets in the MEC building?
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What percentage of energy used in the average Canadian home is accounted for by household appliances?
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Which types of energy sources are the most-consumed in homes?
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What is HOT2000 Software Suite used for?
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What is the main purpose of RETScreen software system?
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According to the Brundtland Report, what is the definition of sustainable development?
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What are the six fundamental principles of sustainable building design?
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When was the C-2000 Program for Advanced Commercial Buildings launched?
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What was the goal of the C-2000 Program?
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What are the certifications of the Mountain Equipment Co-op Store in Winnipeg?
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Who were the members of the collaborative design team for the MEC Store project?
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What were the project goals for the MEC Store in Winnipeg?
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How was the site potential optimized for the MEC Store project?
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How were old materials utilized in the construction of the MEC Store?
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What percentage of existing materials were reused or recycled in the construction of the MEC Store?
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How did the MEC Store minimize the emission of vapor from finishing materials?
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