Eco-Architecture Quiz

Avery and Reed are planning to build a treehouse in their backyard. They want to use sustainable building materials. What does this mean?

• They want to use materials that have a negative impact on human health.

• They want to use materials that are harmful to the environment throughout their life cycle.

• They want to use materials that have a reduced impact on the environment throughout their life cycle.

• They want to use materials that are expensive and difficult to obtain.

Avery and Reed are planning to build a sustainable house. They come across the term 'passive solar design'. What does it mean?

• Passive solar design is a technique used to generate electricity from the sun.

• Passive solar design is a technique used to cool buildings using mechanical devices.

• Passive solar design is a technique used to heat buildings using fossil fuels.

• Passive solar design is a technique used to capture and use the energy from the sun to heat and cool buildings without the use of mechanical or electrical devices.

Avery and Reed are planning to build a treehouse in their backyard. They came across the term 'bioclimatic design'. What does it mean in their context?

• Bioclimatic design is the design of buildings and spaces that focus on aesthetics and visual appeal.

• Bioclimatic design is the design of buildings and spaces that consider the local climate and natural elements to create comfortable and sustainable environments.

• Bioclimatic design is the design of buildings and spaces that prioritize cost-effectiveness and affordability.

• Bioclimatic design is the design of buildings and spaces that disregard the local climate and natural elements.

Reed and Avery are planning to build a treehouse. Which of the following materials would be the most sustainable choice for them to use?

• Bamboo

• Asbestos

• Concrete

• Plastic

Avery and Reed are planning to build a house. They are considering using passive solar design. What would be the purpose of using this design?

• The purpose of using passive solar design in Avery and Reed's house would be to reduce energy consumption and reliance on artificial heating and cooling systems.

• The purpose of using passive solar design in Avery and Reed's house would be to only reduce reliance on artificial heating and cooling systems without reducing energy consumption.

• The purpose of using passive solar design in Avery and Reed's house would be to have no impact on energy consumption and reliance on artificial heating and cooling systems.

• The purpose of using passive solar design in Avery and Reed's house would be to increase energy consumption and reliance on artificial heating and cooling systems.

Avery and Reed are planning to build a treehouse. What should be their main goal if they want to follow the principles of bioclimatic design?

• To create a treehouse that is in harmony with the natural environment and optimizes energy efficiency.

• To maximize the use of artificial lighting and heating in the treehouse.

• To create a treehouse that is aesthetically pleasing.

• To minimize the use of renewable energy sources in the treehouse.

Avery and Reed are planning to build an eco-friendly house. Which of the following window orientations would be a passive solar design feature for their house?

• East-facing windows

• North-facing windows

• South-facing windows

• West-facing windows

Reed is planning to build a house and Avery suggested using sustainable building materials. What could be the benefit of using these materials?

• Sustainable building materials have no effect on Reed's health.

• Using sustainable building materials increases Reed's energy costs.

• Sustainable building materials have no impact on the environment.

• The benefits of using sustainable building materials include reducing environmental impact, lower energy costs, improved Reed's health, and overall sustainability of Reed's house.

Avery and Reed are planning to build a sustainable house. Which of the following approaches they should consider for a bioclimatic design?

• Using concrete and steel materials in building construction.

• Using natural ventilation and shading techniques to cool the house in their hot climate.

• Using single-pane windows and poor insulation in the house.

• Using artificial lighting and air conditioning to cool the house in their hot climate.

Avery and Reed are planning to build a treehouse using sustainable building materials. What role will these materials play in their eco-architecture project?

• The sustainable building materials will worsen the indoor air quality in their treehouse.

• The sustainable building materials will reduce environmental impact, promote energy efficiency, and improve indoor air quality in their treehouse.

• The sustainable building materials will have no impact on the environment in their treehouse project.

• The sustainable building materials will increase energy consumption in their treehouse.