Sustainable buildings - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

BUILDING TECHNOLOGY III – A LATEST UPDATE GRADED A+ What is the importance of building codes in construction? Building codes ensure safety, health, and structural integrity in construction by setting minimum standards for design and materials. What does the term "sustainable design" refer to in architecture? Sustainable design refers to creating buildings that minimize environmental impact, optimize energy efficiency, and use renewable resources. What are the key differences ...

Building Technology Questions and Answers Graded A+ What is the primary purpose of building technology? The primary purpose of building technology is to design, construct, and maintain buildings and infrastructure effectively and efficiently. What are the main types of building materials used in construction? The main types of building materials used in construction include wood, concrete, steel, masonry, and glass. What role does insulation play in building construction? Insula...

PPD Final Exam 2024 Questions & Answers 4 ways to use sustainable materials and practices? - ANSWERS1. minimize field finishing 2. utilize prefabricated elements 3. use smart technology 4. select products with high recycled content Redevelopment of urban space? - ANSWERSincludes projects that remove existing buildings for construction projects Restoration of open space? - ANSWERSrehabilitation of existing open spaces, like parks or campuses Restoration of environmental function?...

LEED Green Associate Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed What are the three tiers of LEED AP designation? LEED Green Associate LEED AP with Specialty LEED AP Fellow What are the five AP specialty designations? BD&C (Building Design and Construction) ID&C (Interior Design and Construction) O&M (Operations and Maintenance) Homes ND (Neighborhood Development) Describe the responsibilities of GBCI and USGBC with respect to LEED. GBCI-Administers the LEED credentials, oversee...

Biodegradable - Capable of decomposing under natural conditions. Carbon Footprint - A measure of greenhouse gas emissions associated with an activity. Ecosystem - A basic unit of nature that includes a community of organisms and their nonliving environment linked by biological, chemical, and physical processes. Environmental Sustainability - Long term maintenance of ecosystem components and functions for future generations. High Performance Green Building - A structure designed to co...

LEED Green Associate: Practice Exam 1 & Terms Latest Update Graded A+ Biodegradable Capable of decomposing under natural conditions. Carbon Footprint A measure of greenhouse gas emissions associated with an activity. Ecosystem A basic unit of nature that includes a community of organisms and their nonliving environment linked by biological, chemical, and physical processes. Environmental Sustainability Long term maintenance of ecosystem components and functions for future generati...

Measured performance areas of a green building could include which of theese? - Answer-Energy Use, Operating costs, water use, occupation satisfaction, and carbon emissions When designing a green building to address environmental, financial, and occupant satisfaction issues what type of approach to sustainable design should the team use? - Answer-Integrated Green building pursues solutions that represent a healthy and dynamic balance between which of these areas? - Answer-Environmental, Ec...

LEED Green Associate Latest Version Graded A+ cradle to grave Open system where materials are extracted, manufactured, purchased, consumed, and disposed of, with a clear beginning and finite end. Linear consumption to waste process. cradle to cradle Closed system where materials are reused at the end of their useful life. Continuous loop of reuse that eliminates waste. upstream activities Related to the extraction of the raw materials used in a product. downstream activities re...

BUILDING TECH. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS What is the primary purpose of building insulation? The primary purpose of building insulation is to reduce heat transfer, keeping buildings warm in the winter and cool in the summer. What is the significance of load-bearing walls in construction? Load-bearing walls support the weight of the structure above them and transfer that load to the foundation. What is meant by the term "sustainable building"? Sustainable buil...

Buildings in the US consume about 16% of the total water withdrawals, in the amount of nearly 39 billion gallons per day. - ️️true or false true Which of the following is NOT a goal of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? - ️️A. Universal Education B. Gender Equality C. Climate Action D. Zero Hunger universal education Which of the following is the largest energy consumer? - ️️a. Land b. Industrial c. buildings d. Transportation