6.1.2. Building operation and maintenance stage

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define embodied energy in your own words.

   Hint

   Consider what stages contribute to this energy consumption.

2. 2.

   What is the purpose of Life Cycle Assessment?

   Hint

   Think about what aspects are included in an assessment.

3. 3.

   What does LCA stand for?

   • Life Cycle Assessment
   • Long Cycle Analysis
   • Life Cost Algorithm

   Hint

   Think about the evaluation of products' life spans.

4. 4.

   True or False: Operational energy can account for up to 90% of a building's environmental impact.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the energy used during the life of the building.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the impact of using 100% recycled-materials versus new materials in a mid-rise building design. Consider both embodied and operational energy in your response.

   Hint

   Consider the full life-cycle and energy costs versus environmental benefits.

6. 6.

   Develop a recycling strategy for a large construction site that minimizes waste and maximizes the reuse of materials. What should be included?

   Hint

   Think about logistics, partnerships, and employable practices.