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What is the primary goal of whole-building design?
What is the primary goal of whole-building design?
- To increase the use of PV cells for electricity
- To achieve energy, economic, and environmental performance that is substantially better than standard practice (correct)
- To focus solely on the indoor air quality
- To reduce energy consumption only
What is the purpose of the CIB Task Group 16's framework for sustainable construction?
What is the purpose of the CIB Task Group 16's framework for sustainable construction?
- To reduce the environmental impact of buildings
- To increase the use of renewable energy sources
- To promote the use of green building technologies
- To articulate the potential contribution of the built environment to the attainment of sustainable development (correct)
What is an example of systems thinking in sustainable building practices?
What is an example of systems thinking in sustainable building practices?
- Focusing solely on indoor air quality
- Using advanced daylighting to minimize artificial lighting, leading to smaller cooling systems and reduced energy expenses (correct)
- Installing PV cells for electricity generation only
- Using rainwater harvesting for irrigation only
What is a major advantage of high-performance buildings?
What is a major advantage of high-performance buildings?
What is a key component of integrated design?
What is a key component of integrated design?
What is a feature of the Solaire building that exemplifies sustainable practices?
What is a feature of the Solaire building that exemplifies sustainable practices?
What is the most comprehensive term that addresses the ecological, social, and economic issues of a building?
What is the most comprehensive term that addresses the ecological, social, and economic issues of a building?
What are the principles of sustainable construction applied to?
What are the principles of sustainable construction applied to?
What is the focus of the 1st principle of sustainable construction?
What is the focus of the 1st principle of sustainable construction?
What is the focus of the 6th principle of sustainable construction?
What is the focus of the 6th principle of sustainable construction?
What is the primary goal of sustainable construction?
What is the primary goal of sustainable construction?
What is the term that includes all aspects of a building's impact, including ecological, social, and economic issues?
What is the term that includes all aspects of a building's impact, including ecological, social, and economic issues?
What is a key aspect of the LEED rating system?
What is a key aspect of the LEED rating system?
What is an example of a sustainable building material?
What is an example of a sustainable building material?
What is a benefit of using energy-efficient windows and doors?
What is a benefit of using energy-efficient windows and doors?
What is a goal of minimizing water consumption in green buildings?
What is a goal of minimizing water consumption in green buildings?
What is the purpose of using low-VOC paints in green construction?
What is the purpose of using low-VOC paints in green construction?
What is a benefit of constructing green roof systems?
What is a benefit of constructing green roof systems?
