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5.1.4.2.4. Sustainable Sites

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  1. 1.

    What does LCA stand for?

    Hint

    Think about evaluating a product's entire lifecycle.

  2. 2.

    What is embodied energy?

    Hint

    Consider everything from raw material to final disposal.

  3. 3.

    What does sustainable site design primarily focus on?

    • A) Cost reduction
    • B) Aesthetic appeal
    • C) Energy efficiency
    • D) Rapid construction
    Hint

    Consider what sustainability aims to achieve.

  4. 4.

    True or False: Embodied energy refers only to the energy used during the building's operational phase.

    • True
    • False
    Hint

    Think about all stages of a material’s lifecycle.

  5. 5.

    Propose a design for a small community center that utilizes both local and recycled materials, while outlining how these choices align with LCA principles.

    Hint

    Focus on how each material choice affects the overall sustainability.

  6. 6.

    Discuss the implications of failing to consider embodied energy in material selection during the design phase of a building.

    Hint

    Think about the long-term effects on both cost and environmental sustainability.

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4 min

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70%

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