Building Facades and Their Impact

Building Facades and Their Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

Architecture, Design, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video discusses the dual role of building facades, highlighting their historical evolution and modern challenges. It proposes innovative solutions like smog-eating panels and self-shading windows to enhance public benefit and sustainability. The speaker emphasizes the need for policy changes, entrepreneurial thinking, and advocacy to implement these technologies.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason for the increasing heat in cities according to the introduction?

Deforestation

Increased vehicle emissions

Air conditioning systems emitting heat

Industrial pollution

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In historical contexts, what was one of the primary purposes of building facades?

To tell stories and narratives

To improve acoustics

To enhance structural integrity

To provide insulation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major drawback of modern glass facades?

They are difficult to clean

They block natural light

They are too expensive to produce

They are poor insulators

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a proposed use for building facades mentioned in the section on innovative technologies?

Purifying water

Creating habitats for animals

Generating solar power

Reducing noise pollution

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of the smog-eating panels discussed in the video?

To generate electricity

To filter particulate matter and noxious waste

To provide thermal insulation

To enhance aesthetic appeal

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do self-shading windows help reduce energy consumption?

By automatically shading interiors

By generating solar power

By reflecting heat

By insulating against cold

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material is used in the self-shading window system to react to temperature changes?

Aluminum

Polycarbonate

Thermo bimetal

Tempered glass

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