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building systems exam 1 questions withverified answers
what is a system - correct answer ✔✔a collection of elements organized and integrated fro a common
purpose
3 things system has - correct answer ✔✔structure
behavior
relationship
integration def - correct answer ✔✔to form, coordinate,
blend into a whole
two site types to consider in building design - correct answer ✔✔site and building system
design vs money - correct answer ✔✔40-55% office time
30% bldg. cost
buildings have a context def - correct answer ✔✔the circum. that form the setting for an event
buildings don't exist in ____ - correct answer ✔✔isolation
Buildings are designed to house what 3 human activities - correct answer ✔✔socio culitural
economic
political needs
environmental forces that influence design decisions - correct answer ✔✔microclimate, topography,
natural habitat
, sun path, wind, and drainage
reguakltory frocks that impact design - correct answer ✔✔zoning ordinances and Land Use
buildings account for what percent of the worlds energy consumption - correct answer ✔✔30-40
type 1 ecolabels - correct answer ✔✔independent, third party, typically unbiased
type 2 self declared enviro claims - correct answer ✔✔provided by the product manufacturer, use
judgment
type 3 enviro impact label - correct answer ✔✔most comprehensive lifecycle assessments
sustainable development def - correct answer ✔✔form of dvlpmt that meets the needs of the present
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
who was leed developed by - correct answer ✔✔US green building council
6 major areas that need addresses - correct answer ✔✔sustainable sites
water efficiency
energy and atmosphere
materials and resources
indoor environmental quality
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