4.9.3 - Energy-Efficient Alternatives
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What is the primary benefit of using local materials in construction?
💡 Hint: Think about how sourcing materials affects logistics.
Define 'embodied energy.'
💡 Hint: Consider what all processes a material goes through before use.
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What is an energy-efficient alternative in plastering?
💡 Hint: Focus on materials used for sustainability.
True or False: Local materials do not contribute to reducing transportation energy.
💡 Hint: Consider the distance materials travel.
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Calculate the potential savings in embodied energy if a building switches from cement to clay plaster for its interior walls, considering that clay plaster has an embodied energy of 150 MJ/m², while cement plaster has an embodied energy of 300 MJ/m².
💡 Hint: Simply subtract the two values after calculating per unit.
Evaluate the trade-offs of using traditional plastering methods versus energy-efficient substitutes in a coastal urban setting.
💡 Hint: Consider location-specific challenges such as humidity and its effects on materials.
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