15.4.8.3.4. As sensors

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a green building?

   Hint

   Think about its impact on the environment.

2. 2.

   Name one environmental benefit of green buildings.

   Hint

   Consider what the environment needs.

3. 3.

   What is one benefit of green buildings?

   • Higher costs
   • Lower energy use
   • Less comfort

   Hint

   Think about energy efficiency.

4. 4.

   True or False: Green buildings do not impact local infrastructure.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the overall impact of such buildings.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the effectiveness of a specific water-saving technology in residential buildings and discuss its potential environmental impact.

   Hint

   Think about short-term versus long-term impacts.

6. 6.

   Design a green building using the principles discussed, including an argument for each of the three benefit areas: environmental, economic, and social.

   Hint

   Refer to the three main benefits and link them to specific building features.