WorksheetsSession Aims and Objectives
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the aim of this session?
To investigate the use of sustainable materials and methodology in the design and construction of buildings.
To learn about ancient architecture.
To study only traditional construction methods.
To focus on interior design only.
Fill in the blank: The session also aims to investigate sustainable construction ________.
methods
colors
seasons
vehicles
Recall what was discussed in the last session.
Key points from the last session
Future session topics
Personal opinions about the session
Unrelated subject matter
A 'green building' is best described as:
A building designed to be environmentally friendly and resource-efficient.
A building painted green on the outside.
A building that is only used for gardening purposes.
A building made entirely of recycled materials.
What is the term used to describe materials or methods used in the production of the built environment that uses renewable or recyclable resources?
Sustainable Construction
Conventional Building
Non-renewable Engineering
Industrial Manufacturing
Working sustainably means meeting the demands of the expanding population whilst ensuring continuity of key resources for future generations.
True
False
According to the Supply Chain Sustainability School, what percentage of solid waste generation is attributed to building and construction works?
30-40%
10-15%
50-60%
70-80%
Which of the following materials can be recycled?
All of the above
Concrete
Steel
Plastic
Wood
Fill in the blank: Sustainable materials may have recycled content, meaning they are made from recycled products such as ________, insulation, and carpet.
roof tiles
glass bottles
plastic bags
wood chips
Fill in the blank: ________ means lasts longer, so it requires fewer replacements and produces less waste.
Durable
Fragile
Disposable
Temporary
Fill in the blank: ________ is supplied by eco-friendly companies that use renewable energy sources, toxic-free materials, etc.
Resource-friendly manufacturing
Mass production
Non-renewable sourcing
Single-use plastics
What are unsustainable materials?
Materials that can be reused many times
Materials that usually have a single use or purpose
Materials that are always recycled
Materials that are made from renewable resources
Unsustainable materials use ______ resources in their production, which is often quarried, mined, or drilled for.
non-renewable
renewable
biodegradable
recyclable
The initial production costs of unsustainable materials can be high, and transforming the material for a second or third life can be cost exclusive.
True
False
Which of the following is true about Bricks as an unsustainable material?
They are easily replaced
The raw materials are dug from the earth and it takes millennia to replace them
They are made from recycled materials
They are not used in construction
Which unsustainable material uses raw materials that cannot be replaced?
Bricks
Concrete
Stone
Wood
Stone is considered unsustainable because ________.
once quarried, it cannot be replaced.
it is always toxic to the environment.
it is a synthetic material.
it is produced from recycled plastic.
Which of the following is a non-renewable energy resource?
Coal
Solar energy
Wind energy
Hydroelectric power
Which of the following is a renewable energy resource?
Solar energy
Coal
Natural gas
Petroleum
From the videos we have learned: ________ Impact on Users.
Positive
Negative
Neutral
Minimal
