GREEN BUILDING

Green building means taking the environment into account during design and construction. Green buildings aim for harmony with the local environment: they benefit from it, and protect and respect it. In general, green buildings are energy efficient, water conserving, durable and nontoxic, with high-quality spaces and high recycled content materials.

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Solar orientation is not an excellent opportunity to make a better indoor environment and reduce energy use substantially without any increase in project cost.

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• FALSE

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One of the most important aspects of the design of a Green Building is the implementation of low impact, renewable and sustainable energy sources. Which of the following is not an ideal energy source for a Green Building?

• Natural gas

• Solar

• Wind

• Biomass

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Which of the following is not a benefit of Green Building?

• Generates less greenhouse gases

• Increases the carbon footprint of buildings

• Improves quality of life

• Preserves natural resources

• Reduces or eliminates negative impacts on the natural environment

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Which flooring option would be the most eco-friendly and have the lowest environmental impact?

• cork

• concrete

• tile

• bamboo

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What types of features can be incorporated to make a building ‘green’?

• Use of non-renewable energy sources

• Use of toxic and non ethical building materials

• Pollution and waste reduction features

• Excellent indoor environmental air quality

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Principles of Sustainable Design except

• optimizing use of the sun

• improving indoor air quality

• use the land irresponsible

• creating high performance and moisture resistant houses

While Green Buildings have many benefits to the environment, they are a more costly investment than traditionally constructed buildings.

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• FALSE

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Which is not a characteristic a material should have in order to consider them green building materials?

• It should be reusable or recyclable

• It should be durable and weather-resistant

• It should be energy-intensive to produce or obtain

• It should be made from locally sourced materials

• It should consist of natural non-toxic material

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Describe one green building or energy saving building around the world

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