CHAPTER 5 QUIZ

GREEN BUILDING DEFINITION

• A green building minimizes its environmental impact by efficiently using resources such as energy and water while providing a healthy environment.

• A green building is any building constructed using only recycled materials.

• A green building is any structure designed to blend in aesthetically with natural landscapes.

• A green building is a structure that focuses solely on generating renewable energy.

ELEMENTS OF GREEN BUILDING

• MINIMAL LIGHTING AND DECORATIVE PLANTS

• LOW COST MATERIALS

• RESOURCE EFFICIENT MATERIALS

• ENERGY EFFICIENCY

ADVANTAGES OF GREEN BUILDINGS

• POSITIVE LIVING ENVIROMENT

• IMPROVE NATURAL LIGHT

• HIGHER MAINTANENCE COST

• REDUCED ENERGY EFFICIENCY

PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN DEFINITION

• construction technique that relies on non-renewable energy sources.

• A method of designing buildings with natural solar energy for heating, cooling, and lighting without the use of mechanical systems.

• A design method focused solely on aesthetic appeal with no energy considerations.

• An approach that uses mechanical systems to heat and cool buildings.

ADVANTAGES OF PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN

• Low Maintainence

• Higher Cost

• Sustainability

• Saves Time

ELEMENTS OF PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN

• DAYLIGHTING

• SHADING

• REUSABLE

• INSULATION

MAIN METHODS OF PASSIVE SOLAR HEATING

• Direct Gain

• Direct Sunlight

• Green Roofs

• Isolated Gain