Practice Software Tools - Energy Efficiency in Buildings - Sustainable and Green Construction
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does BEM stand for?

💡 Hint: Remember, it relates to building performance.

Question 2 Easy

Name one software used in BEM.

💡 Hint: Think of the ones we discussed!

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Question 1

What does BEM primarily help with?

Predicting energy demand
Increasing construction costs
Lowering building occupancy

💡 Hint: Consider its purpose related to energy use.

Question 2

EnergyPlus is an example of what?

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what the software does.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a scenario where a building's HVAC system is predicted to consume more than 30% of its total energy. Describe how BEM software could help in reducing this percentage.

💡 Hint: Think about energy efficiency strategies discussed.

Challenge 2 Hard

You are tasked to retrofit an old commercial building using BEM software. Describe the steps you would take to model the existing conditions, and propose energy-saving measures.

💡 Hint: Remember how to analyze inputs and outputs in energy modeling.

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