Green Home Construction Review

What are the dimensions of your project's plot of land?

• 100x100

• 87x67

• 50x70

• 65x85

What air compression machine is needed for a geothermal heating/cooling system?

• Refrigerator

• Sump pump

• Septic tank

• Heat pump

The load-bearing part of a structure, usually underground, is called?

• Superstructure

• Foundation

• Stud

• Frame

Why does a solar array need alternative energy sources in a place like Minnesota?

• It's too cold!!!

• The energy grid can't handle so many solar panels

• They can't store electricity

• Daylight is shorter during the winter months, producing less electricity

What is a "foundation" of a house?

• The underground structure that holds the weight of the house

• The part of the home that is above ground

• The "skeleton" of the house that is traditionally made by lumber

• The system of pipes that transport liquid in, out, and throughout the house

In our model homes, 1 foot equals...?

• 1/4"

• 2'

• 1/2"

• 3/4"

What are the scaled-down dimensions of doors in our model home?

• 1" x 1"

• 3/4" x 1 1/2"

• 3' x 6'

• We had to make doors?

What is the name of the machine used to cut equal strips of cardboard for your model home's wall construction?

• Stomp machine

• Scroll saw

• Cardboard cutter

• Foot shear

How tall is the roof of the cardboard constructed home at its peak?

• 5/4"

• 4/5"

• 5 1/4"

• 6"

What is the space around the edge of your plot that is considered to be partially-owned by the city/county? (Hint: you can't build structures on them)

• Border

• Easement

• Foundation

• Perimeter