10 Questions
What is the term for the total carbon emissions associated with a building's entire life cycle?
Whole life carbon
What is the primary phase of a project that embodied carbon is associated with?
Non-operational phase
What is the main goal of the World Green Building Council (WGBC) for achieving a Net Zero Carbon Built Environment?
Achieving net zero carbon emissions
What is the definition of a Net Zero Carbon Building?
A building that achieves net zero carbon emissions
What is the primary purpose of selecting low embodied energy materials in building construction?
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions during the non-operational phase
What is the primary benefit of using passive heating and cooling strategies in building design?
Reducing energy consumption during operation
What is the term for the process of evaluating the environmental impacts of a building's materials and systems throughout its entire life cycle?
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
What is the primary goal of Net Positive Energy Buildings?
Producing more energy than they consume
What is the main reservoir of carbon in the environment?
All of the above
What is the primary focus of Sustainable Design in building construction?
All of the above
Test your knowledge of the GHG Protocol, which categorizes greenhouse gas emissions into three scopes: direct, energy-related, and value chain emissions. Learn about the different scopes and their applications.
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