5.1.3.2.1.1.5 - Components’ service life optimization
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What does LCA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what the lifecycle of products includes.
What is embodied energy?
💡 Hint: Consider all the processes to make a product.
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What is the primary goal of optimizing service life in building components?
💡 Hint: Consider what you would want to achieve with materials over their lifecycle.
True or False: Low embodied energy materials are always better for the environment.
💡 Hint: Think about situations where other factors are more important.
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How would you create a building design that minimizes both embodied energy and operational energy requirements? Outline your approach.
💡 Hint: Consider integrating both material choices and design principles.
Analyze a hypothetical building that uses high embodied energy materials but operates very efficiently. What are the long-term implications?
💡 Hint: Think about the lifecycle perspective.
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