5.1.3 - Energy Efficient Built Environment
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Define energy-efficient building.
💡 Hint: Think about both comfort and energy use.
What does LCA stand for?
💡 Hint: It’s an important evaluation process.
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What is an energy-efficient building designed to do?
💡 Hint: Consider what efficiency means.
True or False: Embodied energy refers to energy consumed only during the operational phase of a building's life.
💡 Hint: Think about the life span of materials.
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Evaluate how a building's location influences its embodied energy choices and operational efficiency.
💡 Hint: Consider local resources and climate conditions.
Propose a case study of a building that incorporates both recycling and sustainability principles in their construction design.
💡 Hint: Look for innovative projects like those highlighted by green building councils.
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