Preview of practice Flexible And Adaptable Design (5.1.3.2.1.1.4) - Energy Efficient Built Environment
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Flexible and adaptable design

Practice - Flexible and adaptable design

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is flexible design?

💡 Hint: Think about how a space might change over time.

Question 2 Easy

Why is material selection crucial in building design?

💡 Hint: Consider how materials react to different environments.

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of flexible design?

To minimize costs
To allow for multiple future uses
To use sustainable materials

💡 Hint: Think about the changing functions of buildings.

Question 2

True or False: Life Cycle Assessment only considers the operational phase of a building.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the stages of LCA!

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a building that requires substantial renovations to accommodate new office spaces. Analyze how adopting flexible design principles during the initial phases could mitigate this need.

💡 Hint: Focus on how flexibility in use alters renovation needs.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the impact of climate change on material selection in future buildings. How might architects adjust their strategies to maintain flexibility?

💡 Hint: Think about local conditions and future adaptability in your analysis.

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