3.9 - Energy Efficiency in Construction and Operation
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Practice Questions
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What is thermal mass?
💡 Hint: Think about how a material can help maintain temperature in a building.
Name a benefit of using recycled materials in concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider environmental impacts.
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What is the main benefit of concrete's thermal mass?
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature management impacts energy use.
True or False: The use of recycled materials in concrete can reduce its carbon footprint.
💡 Hint: Consider the benefits of reusing materials.
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If you were to design a school building, how would you integrate concrete's thermal mass with passive solar design to achieve optimal energy efficiency?
💡 Hint: Consider angles and positioning of walls and windows.
Discuss the potential trade-offs when incorporating high amounts of recycled materials into concrete mixes.
💡 Hint: Think about both short-term and long-term structural effects.
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