Designing from Scratch

The process of engineering typically starts with what?

• a detailed plan
• a set of criteria
• a need or problem
• building materials

What is a solution provided for the problem of flooding in cities?

• rain gardens
• solar panels
• wind turbines
• recycling services

"We must consider various things: potential energy sources, waste disposal, materials for the new building, and water sources.  To make these decisions, it is best to define a precise task with criteria an constraints." Based on this evidence, what conclusion can be made?

• A successful design does not require strategy or forethought.
• The most important consideration when designing a building is energy source.
• Criteria and constraints will hold back the design process.
• Designing something requires a logical, planned approach.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is an example of renewable energy?

• gas
• wind
• oil
• coal

What is this passage mostly about?

• things to consider when designing a sustainable building
• sustainability and the green technology movement
• how the process of engineering design starts and ends
• ways to improve and speed up the design process

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does the word "latter" mean in this sentence?
"First, the question must be asked- are we building on an empty lot, or are we replacing an old building? If it's the latter, we must face the decision of completely tearing down the old building, or utilizing the current space and renovating it for out design."

• a hard design
• a new building
• first of two things
• second of two things

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

There are many things to consider when designing a building, _____ energy sources, water sources, and building materials.

• ultimately
• on the contrary
• including
• therefore

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2