Indoor Environmental Quality and Biophilia Quiz

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According to the concept of Biophilia proposed by Edward O. Wilson, what does it suggest about human connection with nature?

  • Humans are at their best when isolated from nature.
  • Humans have an innate need to bond with other living systems. (correct)
  • Humans have a subconscious need to avoid natural environments.
  • Humans have no connection with nature.

What environmental movement in 1962 initially focused on issues related to DDT, pesticides, air pollution, and global warming?

  • Modern environmental movement (correct)
  • Green building standard movement
  • Brundtland report movement
  • Tripple Bottom Line movement

What is the main focus of the 1987 Brundtland report 'Our Common Future'?

  • Concept of social sustainability (correct)
  • Advocacy for green building standards
  • Continued economic growth leading to overuse of environmental resources
  • Impact of buildings on the environment

What is the purpose of green building standards and codes, such as ISO?

<p>To assure the quality of products and provide guidelines for sustainability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of sustainability, what does the Tripple Bottom Line concept encompass?

<p>Social, economic, and environmental sustainability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of performance-based codes?

<p>Achieving certain results (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What organization developed the International Green Construction Code (IgCC)?

<p>International Code Council (ICC) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which certification is considered most respected for green products?

<p>Certification awarded by an independent third party (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) according to ISO 14040?

<p>Environmental impact from a life cycle perspective (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of Green Building Rating Systems (GBRS)?

<p>Measuring and assessing environmental performance of buildings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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