One Bryant Park: A Green Building Initiative

One Bryant Park: A Green Building Initiative

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Architecture, Business, Design, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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One Bryant Park is a 365-meter tall tower designed to be one of the greenest buildings globally. It aims to reduce energy and water consumption by 50%, providing a healthier environment for its occupants. Despite the high costs of building green, the project serves as a blueprint for future developments. While a single building may not significantly impact climate change, the ideas from One Bryant Park are spreading to other projects, indicating a shift in momentum towards sustainable architecture. The building's success could inspire similar projects worldwide, marking a potential tipping point in green construction.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the height of One Bryant Park when fully operational?

300 meters

365 meters

450 meters

400 meters

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage reduction in energy and water consumption is expected at One Bryant Park?

30%

60%

40%

50%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is a significant challenge for green buildings like One Bryant Park?

Lack of technology

Limited resources

High construction costs

Insufficient space

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is necessary to make a significant impact on climate change according to the transcript?

Transforming many surfaces and systems

Increasing urban population

Building more skyscrapers

Reducing building heights

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the current trend regarding green building practices?

It is only popular in Europe

It is declining

It is stagnant

It is becoming more widespread

6.

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What role does One Bryant Park play in the trend of green building practices?

It is unrelated

It is a minor example

It is a failed project

It is a leading example

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Who is closely observing the development of One Bryant Park?

Environmental activists

The general public

Bank of America

Local government

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is hoped to be triggered by the construction of One Bryant Park?

A rise in traditional buildings

A decrease in urban development

A reduction in building costs

More green projects worldwide

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ultimate goal of creating One Bryant Park?

To be the most technologically advanced

To be the most luxurious building

To be the tallest building

To be the greenest building possible