5.1.3.2.1.2.4 - Use of innovative materials with lower environmental impacts
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What does LCA stand for?
💡 Hint: Look for the acronym explained in the section.
Give an example of an innovative material.
💡 Hint: Think of modern materials with lower impacts on the environment.
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What is the primary goal of using innovative materials?
💡 Hint: Think about sustainability and its importance in today's construction.
True or False: Embodied energy is relevant only during the operational phase of a building.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of embodied energy discussed in class.
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Given a choice between wood and concrete for a building's structure in a hot climate, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each choice concerning their embodied energy and future operational energy costs.
💡 Hint: Consider the lifecycle energy demands of each material.
Propose a construction project in a cool climate using innovative materials. Explain how your choices can achieve lower energy consumption and a reduced environmental footprint.
💡 Hint: Think about the interactions between material choices and climate impacts.
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