Sustainable Architecture Quiz

What is the main goal of sustainable architecture?

• To build taller buildings

• To reduce environmental impact

• To use the most expensive materials

• To make buildings look like futuristic spaceships

Which country has the highest electric car use per capita?

• Norway

• Japan

• Netherlands

• Pangea

Which of these materials is most commonly used for sustainable building?

• Concrete

• Recycled steel

• Paper

• Expensive marble

What does the term "greenwashing" mean?

• Painting your house green

• Companies pretending to be eco-friendly without actually being sustainable

• Washing windows with eco-friendly products

• Using too many plants in design

Which of these is an example of a passive design strategy?

• Solar panels

• Good insulation and natural ventilation

• Air conditioning

• Putting plants on every floor

What is the the leading source of greenhouse emissions in the U.S.

• Public transportation

• Generating electricity

• Farming/Agriculture

• Spaceships

What is the purpose of a "living roof"?

• To create a garden on top of buildings

• To make the building look cool

• To collect rainwater for your plants

• To provide extra storage space

Which of the following can reduce energy consumption in a building?

• Using a huge air conditioning unit

• Installing large windows facing the sun

• Using energy-efficient lighting

• Building with concrete

True or False: Sustainable architecture only focuses on energy efficiency.

• True

• False

What is "embodied energy" in construction?

• Energy used during the construction process

• The energy a building uses when it’s occupied

• The amount of energy stored in the building’s walls

• The energy it takes to build a gym in your building