Practice - Embodied Energy and Embodied Carbon
Practice Questions
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What does embodied energy refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about all the energy used to make and transport a building material.
How is embodied carbon defined?
💡 Hint: Consider the emissions associated with producing a material.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is embodied energy?
💡 Hint: Consider energy used before construction too.
True or False: Low embodied energy materials always have lower operational energy needs.
💡 Hint: Think about the context in which the materials are used.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the total embodied energy of a hypothetical building made mainly of wooden beams and concrete columns. Assume the energy values are 200 GJ for wooden elements and 300 GJ for concrete per construction.
💡 Hint: Don't forget to include both materials!
Propose a design for a small building that minimizes both embodied energy and operational energy. Include material choices and design elements.
💡 Hint: Look at maximizing available resources and minimizing waste.
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