Environmental Studies and Passive Energy Systems - UPL 161 Lecture 1 Quiz
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What is the primary focus of green building practices?

  • Maximizing profit margins in construction projects
  • Creating aesthetically pleasing structures
  • Implementing the latest architectural trends
  • Using environmentally responsible and resource-efficient processes throughout a building's life cycle (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a key principle of sustainable architecture?

  • Prioritizing non-biodegradable materials (correct)
  • Promoting water conservation
  • Incorporating passive design strategies
  • Utilizing renewable energy sources
  • What is the primary benefit of passive energy systems in buildings?

  • They require complex maintenance
  • They increase energy consumption
  • They reduce reliance on mechanical systems (correct)
  • They are aesthetically displeasing
  • Which of the following is an example of a passive energy strategy?

    <p>Maximizing natural daylighting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of sustainable cities?

    <p>Meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key principle of environmental studies?

    <p>Promoting unsustainable resource extraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of green architecture?

    <p>Minimizing the environmental impact of buildings throughout their life cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a potential benefit of green building practices?

    <p>Improved indoor air quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of environmental sustainability?

    <p>Balancing environmental conservation with economic and social development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential strategy for sustainable cities?

    <p>Encouraging urban sprawl</p> Signup and view all the answers

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