5.1.4.2.4. Sustainable Sites

Try these first

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.