unit 201 sustainability and insulation

What should learners be able to explain regarding existing buildings and insulation?

• How to demolish existing buildings for new construction.

• How existing buildings can be insulated to upgrade their energy efficiency.

• How to design new buildings with modern architecture.

• How to paint existing buildings to improve their appearance.

According to the research mentioned, what percentage of heat loss in a house is through the external walls?

• 26%

• 33%

• 59%

• 18%

What is the combined percentage of heat loss through the external walls and the roof, as per the research?

• 33%

• 59%

• 89%

• 26%

How much more fuel does a centrally heated home built in the 1970s without insulation consume compared to a home built to today's Building Regulations?

• About two times as much

• About three times as much

• About four times as much

• About five times as much

For homes built prior to 1985, what method is suggested for installing cavity wall insulation?

• Using a heat method

• Using a blow method

• Using a fill method

• Using a seal method

Which area of the house is responsible for the least heat loss according to the diagram?

• Windows

• Doors

• Floors

• Roof

When was insulation first used in the form of asbestos?

• 1860s

• 1920s

• 1950s

• 1980s

What was the consequence of using asbestos as an insulator in the UK?

• It improved building safety

• It caused no significant impact

• It caused more than 100,000 deaths

• It was quickly banned after introduction

Has asbestos been banned from use in the UK?

• Yes, immediately after its introduction

• No, it is still in use

• Yes, but only recently

• Yes, it has been banned

What is becoming more popular in construction according to the text?

• Non-renewable insulation materials

• Sustainable insulation materials

• Traditional construction methods

• Synthetic insulation materials