Sustainability and Climate Change in Oman
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What is the main challenge in sustainability?

  • High energy consumption
  • Limited government initiatives
  • Global warming and climate change (correct)
  • Lack of energy resources

    • Which country is the largest energy consumer in the GCC region?

  • Qatar
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Saudi Arabia (correct)
  • Oman

    • What is the trend observed in energy consumption in Oman?

  • It has remained constant
  • It has been steadily decreasing
  • It has been fluctuating
  • It has been steadily increasing (correct)

    • What is the focus of the ECO House Projects in Oman?

    <p>Eco Architecture, Eco Energy, and Eco Resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relation between the oil and gas industry in Oman and the Sustainable Development Goals?

    <p>The industry supports the goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two tasks assigned in the assignment?

    <p>Task 1: Identify building projects and Task 2: Identify low-energy buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of using LED lamps?

    <p>They have a longer lifespan and are electrically efficient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately what percentage of total water consumption is used for cleaning or washing?

    <p>30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using wastewater treatment units for residential buildings?

    <p>They provide a reliable and efficient solution to sewage disposal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of including birdhouses and feeders in an outdoor living space?

    <p>To create an outdoor oasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the suggested habit to reduce energy consumption?

    <p>Turning off lights when leaving a room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of water consumption can be reduced by using low-flow showerheads, dual flush toilets, and faucets aerators in bathrooms?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated number of buildings in the US seeking a green certificate called LEED?

    <p>69,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which university has made a significant commitment to green buildings?

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

    What is the approximate percentage of energy consumption reduction in new buildings since 1990?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many countries are currently working towards having more green buildings?

    <p>70</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the tech industry in terms of sustainable buildings?

    <p>Ecofriendly and sustainable buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the anticipated outcome of the effort towards sustainable construction?

    <p>Creation of green buildings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Oman's development over the past 30 years?

    <p>Building green and lasting projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Oman looking for in terms of meeting its Vision 2040 goals?

    <p>Cost-effective ways to reduce CO₂ emissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of using reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) materials?

    <p>To conserve resources and reduce CO₂ emissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of Oman's Renewable Energy Initiatives?

    <p>To generate 20% of electricity from renewables by 2027</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about the Apple Campus 2 building?

    <p>It generates all the energy it requires from photovoltaic (PV) panels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the percentage of the year that cooling will be required at the Apple Campus 2 building?

    <p>25% of the year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of energy for the Apple Campus building?

    <p>Photovoltaic (PV) panels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Framework for Sustainable Construction developed in 1994?

    <p>To articulate the many passive features of sustainable construction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the building's potential cooling requirement is met through its design?

    <p>25 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the notable feature of the Solaire building in New York City?

    <p>It was the first environmentally responsible high-rise residential building in the United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of the Apple Campus building?

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

    What is the year in which the Solaire building was built?

    <p>2003</p> Signup and view all the answers

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