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What is one primary aim of sustainable architecture?

  • Minimize the use of recycled materials
  • Maximize the use of non-renewable resources
  • Create the smallest possible ecological footprint (correct)
  • Increase reliance on surrounding countryside

    • Which characteristic is NOT associated with green buildings?

  • Effective waste management
  • Efficient management of water resources
  • Increased indoor pollution levels (correct)
  • Enhancement of health and indoor environmental quality

    • Which design method is emphasized in sustainable architecture?

  • Traditional brick and mortar techniques
  • Heavy reliance on fossil fuels
  • Urban sprawl with minimal planning
  • Passive/Active Solar Design (correct)

    • What is a significant aspect of urban sustainability?

    <p>Ability to power itself with renewable energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which building material is preferred in sustainable design?

    <p>Locally sourced materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature does Menara Mesiniaga showcase in its design?

    <p>Enhanced ventilation through open windows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT an objective of sustainable design?

    <p>Increasing pollution levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of high levels of insulation in sustainable buildings?

    <p>Improved energy efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was the BedZED eco-village completed?

    <p>2002</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization was NOT mentioned as a partner in the development of BedZED?

    <p>Green Communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What proportion of the homes in BedZED were reserved for social (low cost) rent?

    <p>One quarter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major feature of the design of BedZED homes regarding energy use?

    <p>Collection of solar energy through panels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do most windows in BedZED homes face south?

    <p>To allow sunlight to provide warmth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of occupancy options are available in the BedZED community?

    <p>Open market, social rent, and shared ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many total residential units (houses and apartments) does BedZED have?

    <p>82 houses and 14 apartments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a clean energy source utilized by BedZED?

    <p>Solar energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage less heat do houses in BedZED use compared to other homes in the UK?

    <p>88 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant action regarding car usage do residents of BedZED take compared to other British people?

    <p>They drive 65 percent less.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one limitation of the CHP system used in BedZED?

    <p>It can malfunction, requiring alternative energy sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the designer of the Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre?

    <p>Renzo Piano</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature of the Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre reflects traditional Kanak architecture?

    <p>Its ten wooden structures designed like great houses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of activities does the Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre support?

    <p>Research on Kanak culture and artistic presentations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ecological advantage does BedZED’s design provide?

    <p>It reduces energy consumption significantly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre?

    <p>To honor Kanak culture and history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary building material used in the Menara Mesiniaga?

    <p>Steel and aluminum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the louvers on the Menara Mesiniaga benefit the building?

    <p>They reduce the need for air-conditioning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique feature does the Menara Mesiniaga have that helps with natural cooling?

    <p>Open spaces between floors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the environmental benefits of the design of the Menara Mesiniaga?

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

    What type of plants are featured inside the Menara Mesiniaga?

    <p>Native Malaysian plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the open spaces and windows in Menara Mesiniaga?

    <p>To facilitate natural light and air flow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What functionality does the sunroof provide in Menara Mesiniaga?

    <p>It provides natural light for plants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic distinguishes Menara Mesiniaga from other skyscrapers?

    <p>Its complex, winding cylinder structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of sustainable (green) architecture?

    <p>To minimize negative environmental impact of buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the significant effects of burning fossil fuels?

    <p>Increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phenomenon is caused by the accumulation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

    <p>Global warming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do fossil fuels negatively impact human health?

    <p>They can cause diseases like asthma and lung cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of global warming mentioned in the content?

    <p>Rising sea levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must people do to mitigate global warming, according to the content?

    <p>Reduce fossil fuel consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to consider sustainable architecture?

    <p>To ensure future generations can meet their needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between fossil fuels and their formation according to the content?

    <p>They take millions of years to form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary orientation of Masdar City designed to optimize?

    <p>Shading and breezes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an energy efficiency technique implemented in Masdar City?

    <p>Use of solar panels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of spaces are included in the land use plan of Masdar City?

    <p>Commercial and residential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of the narrow streets and shaded alleyways in Masdar City?

    <p>Reduced solar gain and glare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Masdar City aims to be powered entirely by what type of energy?

    <p>Renewable energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Green Architecture

    • Sustainability: Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This considers the economy, society, and environment.

    • Sustainable (Green) Architecture: Architecture that minimizes the negative environmental impact of buildings. This is done by efficient and moderated use of materials, energy, and development space.

    Green Architecture Features

    • Decrease energy consumption: Environmentally-responsive design to decrease energy consumption.

    • Fossil fuels: Most energy comes from fossil fuels (coal, natural gas, petroleum). Burning these fuels hurts the environment and people, causing air pollution and diseases. Carbon dioxide (CO2) released from burning fossil fuels is a major contributor to global warming.

    • Global Warming: The increase in the Earth's average surface temperature due to rising levels of greenhouse gases. This causes melting ice, rising sea levels, and more extreme weather events.

    • Solutions: Using less fossil fuel, and finding alternative fuels to stop global warming

    • Urban heat island effect: Urban cores retain heat because of dark roads, rooftops, and a lack of trees, leading to higher temperatures compared to rural areas.

    • Green Architecture solutions: The use of renewable materials, use of recyclable/recycled materials, locally sourced materials, passive/active solar design, high levels of insulation, energy efficient heating and AC systems, thermal mass, natural ventilation, efficient lighting, and reduced building environmental impact

    • Sustainable Design Objectives: The goals of sustainable design are to reduce the contribution to global climate change, enhance individual human health, protect and restore water resources, protect and enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services, promote sustainable and regenerative material cycles, build a green economy, and enhance community quality of life.

    • Areas of Sustainable Architecture: Location and Transportation, Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality are key areas in sustainable design.

    Sustainable Architecture Examples

    • Menara Mesiniaga: An ecological skyscraper in Kuala Lumpur, designed by Ken Yeang. It features a unique design with many windows and open spaces to allow natural breezes to flow through the building, reducing energy needs. The building has native Malaysian plants which control air conditioning needs

    • BedZED: The UK's first large-scale sustainable community with 100 homes, office space, and community facilities. Its design features recycled materials, solar panels, a combined heat and power plant (CHP) , and green spaces. This project aims to reduce energy consumption, minimize pollution, and enhance community living.

    Specific Building Materials and Features

    • Iroko wood: Strong and durable wood, resistant to rot and strong winds. Frequently used in tropical construction which has potential risk of high winds.

    • Green concrete: Using ground granulated blast furnace slag to replace cement minimizes the concrete's carbon footprint.

    • Steel: Using 100% recycled steel in reinforcing bars is sustainable.

    • Water-based paints: No volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which is environmentally friendly

    Masdar City

    • Design: The city is designed to entirely rely on solar energy and other renewable energy sources.
    • Water use: Masdar City has less than half the water needs of comparable cities.
    • Transportation Masdar is piloting a sustainable pedestrian focused community with Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) systems.

    Masdar Institute of Technology

    • Design: Borrows from traditional Arabian design with shaded courtyards and narrow streets. Uses recycled aluminum sheeting and solar fields.

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