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WorksheetsTOA 5
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Native plants that grow reliably with minimal fertilizer and water
Local plantings
Local plantings
Vegetative plants
Vernacular plants
The ability of a material to emit heat by radiation.
Conductivity
Conductivity
Reflection
Emissivity
The loss of soil caused by wind or flowing water.
Erosion
Deviation
Wind blowing effect
Landslide
A harsh, bright, dazzling light that interferes with visibility.
Luminance
Light reflectance
Glare
Light refractance
Areas where the soil is completely covered with impervious materials.
Softscape
Hardscape
Landscaped area
Vegetated area
A pavement that is less than 50% impervious and contains vegetation in the open cells.
Open grid pavement
Open pavement
Paver grids
Closed grid pavement
A landscaping method using drought-resistant plants to eliminate the need for irrigation.
Xerexcaping
Dry landscaping
Xeriscaping
Drought planting
The percentage of a surface that is open and allows water to soak into the ground.
Imperviousness
Perviousness
Penetrable soil
Impenetrable soil
Ground areas that are vegetated and pervious.
Open space
Open space
Garden
Covered space
A precipitation that is unusually acidic.
Acid splash
Acid precipitation
Acid rain
All of the above
What VOC (volatile organic compound) can affect the quality of air inside the building?
Cooking inside the building
Wooden material
Painting and furniture
HVAC electrical wiring
In architectural interiors, which material has the highest embodied energy?
Plywood
Concrete block
Gypsum board
Aluminum
Sustainable design: which would be the best option for an alternative energy source for the building to use?
Rain harvesting system
Cool roof system
Living roof system
PV cell system
What should not be used if you want to save cost for the project?
Passive daylighting
Huge ceiling fans
Coco-lumber
Centralized aircon
What type of finish would consume less energy?
Laminated wood floor
Plain cement finish
Glossy parquet tiles
Marble tiles
What type of lighting system can be introduced to best minimize power consumption of the building?
Passive daylighting
LED and fluorescent lights
Maximize use of reflectors
NOTA
What type of ventilation can possibly minimize power consumption of the building?
Mechanical ventilation
Cross ventilation
Artificial ventilation
Plenum ventilation
What should not be used if your design is to apply for a strict green building ordinance?
Coco lumber
Granite Italian slab
Hollow blocks
Locally crafted stone veneers
A device or system designed to use solar radiation to heat an absorber through which a transporting medium, such as air or water, is circulated.
Solarium
Sun control
Solar shade
Solar collector
Any of various exterior devices consisting of fixed horizontal or vertical fins angled to shield a window from direct sunlight.
Wind control
Buffers
Sunshade
Solar screen
Best way to lessen noise created by traffic.
Tall trees
Ground grass cover
3 ft. wood fence
Natural stone for pavers
Which material is the most absorptive to heat?
Wood
Gypsum
Limestone
Concrete
In terms of material production, which of the following flooring materials is considered to have the lowest carbon footprint?
Baked clay tiles
Vinyl tiles
Naturally cut paver stones
Laminated wood
To minimize heat gain in landscaping, what would you recommend?
Use dark colored bricks
Use pebble washout
Use greens as ground cover
Not among the choices
Which of the following is a type of flooring?
Baguio stone
High-pressure laminated flooring
Ceramic tiles
Yard lumber
Which among the choices is appropriate for a concept that practices green design?
Rain water collection
Re-use of construction materials
Segregation of waste
All of the above
Which “green” practice is outright sustainable and directly beneficial to the environment?
Use of modular furniture and wall systems
Utilizing recyclable wall veneer to lessen VOC emissions of painting
All glass building envelope for maximum day-lighting
Use of indoor ornamental plants
Which of the following design treatments will contribute heat gain to the building’s environs?
Reflective glass installed on building facade
Air-conditioning system
Paved parking area
All of the above
Which flooring material is NOT the most economical?
Italian granite slab
China granite tiles
Locally manufactured granite tiles
Italian granite tiles
Why is LED preferred over other types of lamps?
Cheaper
More available
Energy efficient
All of the above
Which label on the refrigerator indicates that the product saves electricity?
Energy Surplus
Energy Star
Energy Sense
Energy Smart
Green tag is another name for ____.
Solar panels
Green power
Renewable energy certificates
Green format
Which of the following is not a natural refrigerant?
Freon
Natural Gas
Cold Air
Cold Water
What do you mean by EER?
Energy Efficiency Rating
Energy Efficiency Ratio
Electric Energy Reserve
Efficient Energy Reciprocal
Which among the following is the best example of adaptive reuse?
Converting an old warehouse into apartments
Tearing down a building for new construction
Extending an existing house
Building on an empty lot
Which of the following cannot be considered as alternative fuel?
Natural gas
LPG
Coal
Biodiesel
Best way to lessen noise created by traffic.
Tall trees
Ground grass cover
3 ft. wood fence
Shrubs
Which is the best landscaping element that will deflect the wind speed?
Ground cover
3 ft. wood fence
Trees
Low bushes
What landscaping element is best used to reduce glare in outdoor spaces?
Tall shrubs
Reflective paving
Dense trees
Gravel surface
Which of the following is NOT a green building strategy?
Maximizing daylighting
Reusing greywater
Using VOC-heavy finishes
Installing solar panels
