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WorksheetsGreen Home Construction Review
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 12mins
What are the dimensions of your project's plot of land?
100x100
87x67
50x70
65x85
What air compression machine is needed for a geothermal heating/cooling system?
Refrigerator
Sump pump
Septic tank
Heat pump
The load-bearing part of a structure, usually underground, is called?
Superstructure
Foundation
Stud
Frame
Why does a solar array need alternative energy sources in a place like Minnesota?
It's too cold!!!
The energy grid can't handle so many solar panels
They can't store electricity
Daylight is shorter during the winter months, producing less electricity
What is a "foundation" of a house?
The underground structure that holds the weight of the house
The part of the home that is above ground
The "skeleton" of the house that is traditionally made by lumber
The system of pipes that transport liquid in, out, and throughout the house
In our model homes, 1 foot equals...?
1/4"
2'
1/2"
3/4"
What are the scaled-down dimensions of doors in our model home?
1" x 1"
3/4" x 1 1/2"
3' x 6'
We had to make doors?
What is the name of the machine used to cut equal strips of cardboard for your model home's wall construction?
Stomp machine
Scroll saw
Cardboard cutter
Foot shear
How tall is the roof of the cardboard constructed home at its peak?
5/4"
4/5"
5 1/4"
6"
What is the space around the edge of your plot that is considered to be partially-owned by the city/county? (Hint: you can't build structures on them)
Border
Easement
Foundation
Perimeter
Which of the following are examples of nonrenewable energy resources?
Oil
Coal
Geothermal
Wind
Natural gas
Which of the following are considered renewable resources?
Oil
Wind
Coal
Geothermal
Solar
What are the dimensions for each of the smallest squares on the grid paper?
1" x 1"
1 1/2" x 1 1/2"
2" x 2"
1/4" x 1/4"
Why did you take this class?
I hope to build my own home one day
Mr. Abbott is the GOAT
To learn about how renewable energy can be used in the real world
I like Tech Ed!
Why is using a ruler important for designing a home?
Precision matters for structural support
Straight lines are easier to measure and cut
Free-hand looks sloppy
They aren't important. That's why I didn't use them!
After researching different types of construction methods, which type was the most popular among all of Build for Change?
Traditionally Framed
3D Printed
Gablok
Steel Framed
What is the basic engineering and design process? (Remember: some designs require you to go back a step or even start over in the process!)
Problem, ideas, plan, make, test, and then share
Plan, test, problem, ideas, share, and then make
Make with no plan or ideas
Problem, ideas, plan, test, make, and then share
What is the blue, triangular shaped tool used to draw lines with different angles?
Triangle
Square
Hexagon
Circle
Why do we cut shapes out of the edges of cardboard instead of in the middle?
It leaves more usable cardboard for other projects
Using the edge gives a perfectly straight side to work with
We don't! I cut my triangles out of the middle so the rest is unusable!
Huh?
What are the 3 types of geothermal heating/cooling systems that we could put in our design? Mark all that apply.
Horizontal Ground Loop
Air conditioner
Vertical Bore
Ground Loop Coil
What was the minimum amount of solar panels needed to power our green homes?
24
6
33
12
