5.1.3.2.1.2.5 - Design for deconstruction
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What is Design for Deconstruction?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials can be saved during demolition.
What does embodied energy refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider the energy from extraction to disposal.
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What is the primary goal of designing for deconstruction?
💡 Hint: Think about sustainability.
True or False: The choice of materials does not impact the embodied energy of a building.
💡 Hint: Consider energy consumption.
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Evaluate a building design with poor deconstruction capabilities. Identify what could be modified to enhance its sustainability.
💡 Hint: Think about how the design affects future use.
Consider a case where LCA was used in a building project. Describe how the outcome might differ from one that did not use LCA in its planning.
💡 Hint: Reflect on material choices.
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