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Sustainable Building Design and Operations Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

By reducing surface temperature of buildings with trees and shrubs Signup and view all the answers

Why are evergreen trees beneficial for green building design?

They provide year-round Sun and Wind protection Signup and view all the answers

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?

Waste reduction Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of a building's lifecycle involves optimizing the ways materials are used?

Manufacture Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the process of reducing waste, recycling construction materials, and reusing salvaged architectural components?

Architectural reuse Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the thermal transmittance of a building material, indicating how well it insulates against heat loss or gain?

U value Signup and view all the answers

What is the quantity of energy required for all activities associated with the production process of building materials known as?

Embodied energy reduction Signup and view all the answers

Which design approach focuses on utilizing solar energy to minimize the need for artificial heating or cooling in a building?

Active solar collection Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aspect to sustainable timber harvesting?

Regeneration of the trees Signup and view all the answers

Which material is a great option for improving building plans due to its antibacterial properties and water resistance?

Bamboo Signup and view all the answers

What defines a green building?

Constructed with eco-friendly products and renewable resources Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a sustainable building from a green building?

Not all green buildings are sustainable Signup and view all the answers

What is true about clay in construction?

Clay can be added to straw and sand to make bricks for walls Signup and view all the answers

How are rubber floors beneficial in sustainable buildings?

Rubber can be recycled and used as flooring material Signup and view all the answers