Construction Design Principles

Environmental protection in building services design involves sustainable technologies and materials, energy sources, and ________.

• Cost management

• Local and natural environment

• Aesthetic design

• Time efficiency

Which factor in building services design includes energy sources?

• Safety

• Environmental protection

• Cost management

• Aesthetic design

What is one of the main impacts of fossil fuel use mentioned in the text?

• Increased biodiversity

• Pollution and damage to wildlife habitats

• Improved air quality

• Enhanced plant growth

Which of the following is a method mentioned to reduce energy use and waste?

• Increased fossil fuel consumption

• Improved insulation

• Deforestation

• Use of plastic

Which of the following is a holistic effect to consider in environmental protection?

• Cost

• Aesthetic appeal

• Local environment impact

• Time

Which of the following is NOT a method mentioned for insulating ground floors?

• Slab insulation

• Roll insulation

• Foam insulation

• Brick insulation

Which of the following is a benefit of energy conservation mentioned in the text?

• Increased resource consumption

• Saving money

• Increased energy use

• Increased pollution

What type of glass is mentioned in the text for use in windows and doors?

• K glass

• L glass

• M glass

• N glass

Which component in the window diagram is located between the outer and inner panes?

• Argon gas

• Spacer bars

• Thermal reinforcing

• Chamber profile

What is the effect of using K glass in windows and doors according to the text?

• Increases energy use

• Reduces energy use

• Has no effect

• Increases cost