What is a key characteristic of a sustainable building?

• Consumes energy for best comfort

• Minimizes environmental impact while enhancing occupant well-being

• Using traditional construction materials

• Prioritizes aesthetics over functionality

What is building modelling used for?

• Creating miniature physical models of buildings

• Digitally simulating design, performance, and lifecycle

• Estimating construction LABOUR costs

• Testing paint durability

What is the primary advantage of using structural steel in buildings?

• High strength-to-weight ratio

• It is cheaper than concrete

• It is not recyclable

• It is not recyclable

What passive strategy helps in keeping buildings cool in hot climates?

• large glass windows facing the sun

• Dark-coloured walls

• Thermal mass and proper shading

• Removing insulation

What is an advantage of a green roof?

• Increases cooling cost

• Reduces urban heat island effect

• Reduces indoor cooling needs

• Has no impact on sustainability

Which of these standards govern Life Cycle Assessment?

• ISO 14001

• ISO 14040

• ISO 13485

• ISO 22301

Which phase of an LCA is used to analyse the environmental impacts of the data gathered?

• Goal and Scope

• Life Cycle Inventory (LCI)

• Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA)

• Interpretation

Which stage of a Life Cycle Assessment is the Use Stage for Building LCA?

• A1 – A5

• B1 – B5

• C1 – C4

•  D

When analysing the heat gain of a building, which factor does NOT directly affect the rate of heat transfer?

• Thermal resistance (R-value) of materials

• Difference between inside and outside temperature

• Colour of the walls inside the building

• Surface area exposed to the external environment

If a building is designed to maximize thermal mass, how does it impact indoor temperature regulation?

• It stabilizes indoor temperatures by absorbing and releasing heat slowly

• It prevents any heat from entering the building

• It increases energy demand for heating and cooling

• It only works in cold climates