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WorksheetsGreen Architecture SLO
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 32mins
What is the correct formula to find the area of a room?
length x width
length + width
length divided by width
If the length of a room is 10 feet, and the width is 12 feet, what is the area of the room?
22 feet
120 feet
120 square feet
What is construction?
The process of engineering only places we live.
The process of building a structure that can be used for many functions.
The design process
What type of construction would Walmart be considered?
residential
commercial
cheap
stores
A newly constructed building will be used as a place for people to live. Which type of construction would this be considered?
residential
commercial
building a building
housing
Which of the following would be an example of electrical?
drinking water
appliances
wall
natural gas
What type of roof type is a shed?
What type of roof type is a hip and valley?
What type of roof type is a gable?
What systems are found in a home?
flooring, walls, and foundation
plumbing, electrical, heating/cooling, and roof
plot plan, foundation plan, 3D view
Check all the ways you could use solar energy in your house:
heating
windows
solar panels
sun
What is a foundation plan?
Designates the boundary lines of the property
Designates the outside walls and some interior structure walls
Designates the systems of the house
What type of drawing shows the design and structure of the house including the loading and non-load bearing walls?
floor plan
foundation
3D View
construction details
What is NOT located in the living area?
Family Room
Dining Room
Bathroom
Living Room
What is NOT located in the service area?
Kitchen
Laundry Room
Bathroom
Bedroom
In which common area is the bedrooms?
service
sleeping
living
Which House style is pictured?
Salt Box
Geodesic
Cape Cod
Colonial
Which house style is pictured?
Craftsman
Colonial
Country
Cape Cod
Which home style is pictured?
Geodesic
Earth
Modern
Split Level
Which house style is pictured?
Pepper Box
Country
Victorian
Salt Box
Which house style is pictured?
Colonial
Mid Century
Modern
Cape Cod
Which house style is pictured?
Mediterranean
Salt Box
Adobe
Modern
How are inches converted to decimal feet?
Multiply by 3.
Divide by 3.
Multiply by 12.
Divide by 12.
How many decimal feet are in 6 inches?
0.5 foot (ft)
0.667 foot (ft)
0.75 foot (ft)
0.833 foot (ft)
How much carpet do I need for a room that is 15' x 14' ?
58 sq. ft.
210 sq. ft.
210 ft.
58 ft.
What is an architect?
A person who builds buildings
A person who looks at buildings
A person who draws blue prints and designs buildings
A person who studies buildings
Is the first step in the design process. Includes the problem being identified, validated, and justified. The design requirements are determined and the design brief is created.
prototype
Valid
define the problem
present solution
construct/test prototype
This step in Design process includes evaluating the solution's effectiveness, reflecting on design, making recommendation for improvements of the design, and revising design documents.
develop solution
evaluate solution
define the problem
Valid
Prototype
A group technique for solving problems, generating ideas, stimulating creative thinking, etc. by unrestrained spontaneous participation in discussion
define the problem
Iterative
evaluate solution
develop solution
brainstorm
Energy stored in the earth in the form of heat.
GEOTHERMAL
SOLAR ENERGY
WIND ENERGY
NUCLEAR ENERGY
Energy from the sun.
HYDRO & TIDAL POWER
SOLAR ENERGY
WIND ENERGY
NUCLEAR ENERGY
Energy derived from wind by means of windmills or wind turbines.
HYDRO & TIDAL POWER
SOLAR ENERGY
WIND ENERGY
NUCLEAR ENERGY
A resource that can be replaced when needed.
Fossil Fuels
Nonrenewable Energy
Exhaustible Energy
Renewable Energy
Using recycled materials or renewable resources when building is an example of sustainable development.
TRUE
FALSE
What is sustainable living ?
a lifestyle that uses natural resources in one time
a lifestyle where you watch tv and shop
a lifestyle that reduces the use of natural resources
a long life
Turn off electric devices when I leave the room.
True
False
What does the tern 'finite' mean?
Building materials made from wood
An infinite amount of resources
A limited amount of resources
Recycled resources
Why is it important to have a good waste management system on a construction site?
It saves time
To reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfill
It increases the construction costs
So that all the waste can be incinerated
What are the benefits of sustainable construction?
financial
social
educational
environmental
Identify the financial benefits of sustainable construction methods.
protection of the environment
improving occupants' comfort
minimising waste
optimising the life cycle of buildings
Identify the cultural and social benefits of sustainable construction methods.
protection of the environment
reducing energy consumption
minimising waste
improving water efficiency
If a kitchen is 15.5' x 18', what is it's area?
33.5 square feet
279 square feet
270 square feet
How do you convert 8' - 6" in decimal feet?
8.25'
8.5'
8.6'
8.9'
How do you convert 16'-2" into decimal feet?
16.167'
16.667'
16.5'
16.917'
What is the area of the master bedroom?
30 square feet
224 square feet
230 square feet
144 square feet
This is a renewable energy resource that must be conserved.
Natural gas
Oil
Wood
Coal
Sustainable means damaging
True
False
