Preview of practice Design For Deconstruction (5.1.3.2.1.2.5) - Energy Efficient Built Environment
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Design for deconstruction

Practice - Design for deconstruction

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Question 1 Easy

What is Design for Deconstruction?

💡 Hint: Think about how materials can be saved during demolition.

Question 2 Easy

What does embodied energy refer to?

💡 Hint: Consider the energy from extraction to disposal.

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of designing for deconstruction?

To improve structural integrity
To facilitate material reuse
To reduce labor costs

💡 Hint: Think about sustainability.

Question 2

True or False: The choice of materials does not impact the embodied energy of a building.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider energy consumption.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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