Building Materials (Mod 2 Quiz)

The best location for the building vapor barrier on the exterior wall is:

There is no fixed rule.

The best and most efficient orientation for a home built in our region as it relates to energy consumption is....

long axis predominantly east-west

Understanding the solar geometry of a building site helps to:

Retain heat/Reject heat

Which type of housing best achieves a high density of residents, thus reducing a project footprint?

Multifamily Housing

Heat moves in three ways:

Conduction, Convection, Radiation

Continuous insulation in the building envelope is important to minimize thermal bridging.

True

Air can only move into a building if it is windy outside.

False

Moisture can be considered a pollutant in a building.

True

Water can move in a building via the following:

-Capillary Action -Vapor Diffusion -Gravity -Air

What happens when air reaches the dew point?

Liquid water forms

Select ALL the architectural decisions that affect a home's energy use.

-Building Orientation -Insulation -HVAC system -Windows

What is the most sustainable use for an existing Greenfield Site?

Conservation

Buffer spaces are best located on the south facade to keep sun light from entering a building.

False

Building forms are always a contributor to best-practice, passive design strategies.

False

Oversizing mechanical equipment for heating/cooling is a sustainable design practice

False

Typically, it is preferable to build on previously undeveloped land because it is easier to provide sustainable building features and better connect the building and its users with the environment.

False

Building forms are always a contributor to best-practice, passive design strategies.

False; While passive building form strategies offer tremendous benefits, caution must be taken not to compromise the livability of the spaces, impact to the surrounding context, view corridors, and unwanted micro-climatic changes.

____________ is the buildup of heat in an interior space caused by energy input through a transparent membrane such as glass.

Greenhouse Effect

__________ uses a building's components to collect, store and distribute the sun's energy to reduce the demand for heating.

Passive Solar Design

Warm air rises, cold air falls.

True

When designing a building, it's best to consider the basic needs of the residents and determine the minimum requirements to meet them.

True

A tree that sheds its leaves annually, or ________ trees, are useful tools for solar gain control.

deciduous

Mature ____________ trees are ideal for passive solar design because of their ability to provide shading during the summer months while permitting winter sunlight to filter through and supplement the homes heating needs during colder months of the year.

deciduous

The Musee D'Orsay is an example of a building that

has been re-purposed due to an open, flexible floor plan

The __________________ process encourages collaboration among all involved parties in the delivery of a building project.

integrated design