Practice - Energy Efficiency in Buildings
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Practice Questions
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What is passive design?
💡 Hint: Think about how nature helps in comfortable living.
Name one benefit of high-performance windows.
💡 Hint: Consider how windows might keep buildings warm or cool.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary focus of passive design?
💡 Hint: Remember the concept of reducing mechanical reliance.
Is high-performance insulation important for energy-efficient buildings?
💡 Hint: Think about materials that keep buildings warm.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a small office building that optimizes passive design principles. Describe the choices you would make.
💡 Hint: Consider the local climate and surrounding geography.
Develop a plan to integrate renewable energy into an existing residential building. What considerations must be made?
💡 Hint: Think about energy needs and existing systems.
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