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What is one of the benefits of intelligent buildings in terms of energy management?
What is one of the benefits of intelligent buildings in terms of energy management?
- Generating energy from renewable sources
- Providing evaporative cooling through trees and shrubs
- Increasing air temperatures near the house
- Reducing cooling and/or heating costs by 30% (correct)
How do deciduous trees contribute to building energy efficiency?
How do deciduous trees contribute to building energy efficiency?
- By reducing air temperatures near the house
- By providing shade in summer and light in winter (correct)
- By increasing air temperatures near the house
- By generating electricity for the building
What is the role of wind breaks in green building design?
What is the role of wind breaks in green building design?
- Increase wind flow around buildings
- Reduce wind within a distance of three times their height (correct)
- Provide additional shade to buildings
- Enhance heating costs in buildings
How does landscaping contribute to energy efficiency in buildings?
How does landscaping contribute to energy efficiency in buildings?
Why are evergreen trees beneficial for green building design?
Why are evergreen trees beneficial for green building design?
What is the term used to describe the reduction of waste, pollution prevention, and the use of recycled materials in the manufacturing of building materials?
What is the term used to describe the reduction of waste, pollution prevention, and the use of recycled materials in the manufacturing of building materials?
Which aspect of a building's lifecycle involves optimizing the ways materials are used?
Which aspect of a building's lifecycle involves optimizing the ways materials are used?
What term is used to describe the process of reducing waste, recycling construction materials, and reusing salvaged architectural components?
What term is used to describe the process of reducing waste, recycling construction materials, and reusing salvaged architectural components?
Which term refers to the thermal transmittance of a building material, indicating how well it insulates against heat loss or gain?
Which term refers to the thermal transmittance of a building material, indicating how well it insulates against heat loss or gain?
What is the quantity of energy required for all activities associated with the production process of building materials known as?
What is the quantity of energy required for all activities associated with the production process of building materials known as?
Which design approach focuses on utilizing solar energy to minimize the need for artificial heating or cooling in a building?
Which design approach focuses on utilizing solar energy to minimize the need for artificial heating or cooling in a building?
What is the main aspect to sustainable timber harvesting?
What is the main aspect to sustainable timber harvesting?
Which material is a great option for improving building plans due to its antibacterial properties and water resistance?
Which material is a great option for improving building plans due to its antibacterial properties and water resistance?
What defines a green building?
What defines a green building?
What distinguishes a sustainable building from a green building?
What distinguishes a sustainable building from a green building?
What is true about clay in construction?
What is true about clay in construction?
How are rubber floors beneficial in sustainable buildings?
How are rubber floors beneficial in sustainable buildings?
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