Unit 5 Lesson 4 Environmental Performance

What is environmental performance a set of?

• Factors that can be measured to give an indication of the environmental impact of a building.

• A collection of environmental laws and regulations.

• The total energy consumption of a building.

• The architectural design principles for sustainable buildings.

What is the purpose of life cycle assessments in the construction industry?

• To evaluate the financial costs of constructing a building.

• To assess the environmental impact of a building throughout its entire lifespan.

• To calculate the time needed to construct a building.

• To determine the best construction materials to use for insulation.

How are LCAs viewed in the construction industry?

• As an outdated practice.

• As a legal requirement for all new buildings.

• As good sustainable practice.

• As an optional step in the design process.

Why do we need to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels?

• To increase energy consumption

• To support the economy

• To reduce the impact on climate change

• To create more fossil fuels

What should be incorporated into the design of buildings to promote environmental performance?

• Non-renewable energy systems

• Renewable energy systems

• Traditional energy systems

• No energy systems

What is necessary to estimate throughout a building's life cycle to enhance environmental performance?

• The color of the building

• The number of occupants

• The energy consumption

• The number of windows

Which of the following is an example of an energy efficiency statement?

• GDP

• EPC

• GPS

• CEO

Why should we consider implementing grey water recycling systems and rainwater harvesting systems in the design of our buildings?

• To increase water consumption

• To rely solely on freshwater sources

• To use water more efficiently and reduce reliance on water sources

• To promote over-abstraction of water resources

What is the purpose of reducing wastage and avoiding over-abstraction of water resources?

• To increase the environmental impact

• To deplete water resources faster

• To enhance the building design

• To ensure sustainable use of water

What does SUDS stand for in the context of water source and consumption?

• Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems

• Standard Unit Development Systems

• Systematic Use of Diverse Sources

• Substantial Use of Dry Systems