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?

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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?

Eco Architecture, Eco Energy, and Eco Resources (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

The industry supports the goals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two tasks assigned in the assignment?

Task 1: Identify building projects and Task 2: Identify low-energy buildings (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using LED lamps?

They have a longer lifespan and are electrically efficient (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

30% (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

They provide a reliable and efficient solution to sewage disposal (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To create an outdoor oasis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested habit to reduce energy consumption?

Turning off lights when leaving a room (C) 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?

50% (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

69,000 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which university has made a significant commitment to green buildings?

Harvard (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

50% (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

70 (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Ecofriendly and sustainable buildings (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Creation of green buildings (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Building green and lasting projects (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Cost-effective ways to reduce CO₂ emissions (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To conserve resources and reduce CO₂ emissions (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To generate 20% of electricity from renewables by 2027 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the Apple Campus 2 building?

It generates all the energy it requires from photovoltaic (PV) panels (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

25% of the year (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Photovoltaic (PV) panels (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To articulate the many passive features of sustainable construction (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

25 percent (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

It was the first environmentally responsible high-rise residential building in the United States (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the Apple Campus building?

Cupertino (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

2003 (C) Signup and view all the answers