What is the primary focus of environmentally responsible interior design?

• Protecting cultural heritage

• Protecting health and well-being

• Preserving aesthetic integrity

• Increasing market value

Which organization was founded as the 'guardian of the environment'?

• Green Building Council

• World Wildlife Fund

• Sierra Club

• The Nature Conservancy

What significant event is celebrated on April 22 each year?

• Earth Day

• International Day of Forests

• World Environment Day

• Global Recycling Day

What does the term 'sustainable development' refer to?

• Development focused solely on economic growth

• Development that prioritizes technological advancement

• Development that meets present needs without compromising future generations

• Development based solely on renewable resources

What is the purpose of the Green Building Index (GBI)?

• To rate the aesthetic design of buildings

• To measure building compliance with zoning laws

• To assess and promote sustainability in buildings

• To promote energy consumption

Which principle emphasizes the importance of using natural energy flows?

• Hannover Principles

• Cradle to Grave

• Eco-Effectiveness

• Life Cycle Assessment

What does the '3 Rs' in environmentally responsible design stand for?

• Reduce, Reassess, Recycle

• Refuse, Reuse, Restore

• Rebuild, Restore, Recycle

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

What is a key characteristic of the 'Cradle to Cradle' design model?

• Waste is considered a resource

• Emphasis on synthetic materials

• All materials are discarded after use

• Focus on short-term solutions

What does the term 'finite resources' refer to?

• Resources that are unlimited

• Resources that have limits

• Resources that can be created artificially

• Resources that are only found in urban areas

Which of the following is NOT a focus of the Sierra Club?

• Opposing the use of coal

• Promoting sustainable energy

• Encouraging deforestation

• Mitigating global warming