Practice Low-maintenance design - 5.1.3.2.1.1.3 | 5. Energy Efficient Built Environment | Civil Engineering - Societal & Global Impact
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5.1.3.2.1.1.3 - Low-maintenance design

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Question 1 Easy

What does low-maintenance design aim to achieve?

💡 Hint: Think about what makes upkeep less frequent.

Question 2 Easy

Name one benefit of using durable materials.

💡 Hint: Consider how it affects resource use over time.

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Question 1

What is low-maintenance design primarily about?

Cost-saving
Durability
Aesthetics

💡 Hint: Consider what impacts maintenance needs.

Question 2

True or False: Low-maintenance buildings do not use innovative materials.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the advances in building technology.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a historic building that required frequent maintenance. What design changes could lead to a more low-maintenance future?

💡 Hint: Look at materials and access points.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a building design concept that emphasizes low-maintenance features. Include material selections and strategies.

💡 Hint: Think about sustainability and adaptation.

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