Practice Design strategies for reduction of embodied energy and embodied carbon - 5.1.3.2.1 | 5. Energy Efficient Built Environment | Civil Engineering - Societal & Global Impact
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5.1.3.2.1 - Design strategies for reduction of embodied energy and embodied carbon

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is embodied energy?

💡 Hint: Think about energy used in production.

Question 2

Easy

Name one benefit of optimizing layout in building design.

💡 Hint: Focus on efficiency.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does embodied carbon refer to?

  • Total production energy
  • Greenhouse gas emissions during material lifecycle
  • Construction waste

💡 Hint: Focus on emissions, not energy.

Question 2

True or False: Innovative materials always have a higher embodied energy.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of innovation.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a building project that proposes the use of traditional concrete. Calculate the embodied energy and compare it with the use of a bio-based alternative like hempcrete, taking into account the lifecycle phases.

💡 Hint: Look into lifecycle assessments for data.

Question 2

Design a building plan that minimizes the construction waste based on previous lessons, ensuring to implement strategies for reusing materials.

💡 Hint: Think about real-world practices and how they apply.

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