5.1.3.2.1.1.2 - Optimization of structural system
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What is optimization in the context of building design?
💡 Hint: Think about how a building uses energy.
Define Life Cycle Assessment.
💡 Hint: Consider the entire lifespan of a building material.
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What is the main purpose of Life Cycle Assessment?
💡 Hint: Think about what LCA focuses on.
True or False: Using low-maintenance materials always reduces a building's overall embodied energy.
💡 Hint: Consider if lower maintenance equates to lower energy use overall.
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Develop an energy-efficient building design that minimizes both operational and embodied energy while considering climate differences.
💡 Hint: Focus on local climate characteristics.
Critically evaluate the use of recycled materials in a new building project.
💡 Hint: Consider both supply chain and end-use scenarios.
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