Preview of practice Innovation (5.1.4.2.6) - Energy Efficient Built Environment - Civil Engineering - Societal & Global Impact
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Question 1 Easy

What is energy efficiency?

💡 Hint: Think about how we can save energy!

Question 2 Easy

What does LCA stand for?

💡 Hint: Consider what assessments are done over a product's life.

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Question 1

What is the primary goal of energy efficiency?

To increase energy consumption
To reduce energy consumption
To make buildings cheaper

💡 Hint: Think about how we can maintain comfort while saving energy.

Question 2

True or False: LCA is only concerned with the construction phase of a building.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what aspects are included in a life cycle.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the environmental impact of selecting recycled steel versus new steel for construction in terms of embodied energy and operational efficiency.

💡 Hint: Consider both materials' lifecycles.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a hypothetical residential building optimized for energy efficiency in a hot climate. Specify materials and their expected energy impacts.

💡 Hint: Think about the energy demands of materials in hot weather.

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