Practice - Design strategies for reduction of embodied energy and embodied carbon
Practice Questions
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What is embodied energy?
💡 Hint: Think about energy used in production.
Name one benefit of optimizing layout in building design.
💡 Hint: Focus on efficiency.
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What does embodied carbon refer to?
💡 Hint: Focus on emissions, not energy.
True or False: Innovative materials always have a higher embodied energy.
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of innovation.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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