green building final exam

Trombe walls are and example of A. Isolated heat gain B. Indirect heat gain C. Heat island gain D. direct heat gain

B. Indirect heat gain

According to the video "Passive Solar Simplified Part 2," the abbreviation NZE for the Moore House constructed is referred to as a __________________ home. A. Near Zero Emissions B. Net Zero Energy C. None Zero Exposure D. None of the Above

B. Net Zero Energy

___________________ strategies can decrease a building relieance on mechanical space conditioning. A. Active heating and cooling B. Passive heating and cooling C. A and B D. None of the above

B. Passive heating and cooling

Which expense is not a capital cost? A. new building B. financing C. upgrades to existing building D. business equipment

B. financing

The amount of pollution present in water is generally referred to as A. toxic sediment solids B. total suspended solids C. total site solution D. terminal solid solubility

B. total suspended solids

A recent report by the NBI indicates that LEED-certified buildings can achieve up; to 50% cost savings associated with decreased energy use, compared with traditional buildings. True False

False

According to the video "Cost Benefits of Green Building," biodegradable materials increases solar reflectance, lower the heat island effect, and reduces thermal emittance. True False

False

Concrete or masonry are not considered high thermal mass materials. True False

False

Direct heat gain is not affected by the seasons. True False

False

Direct heat gain is not affected by the time of day or by season. True False

False

Initial site development decreases the potential for erosion and sedimentation. True False

False

Permanent stormwater management systems are generally completed by the building architect. True False

False

ustainability envisions the enduring prosperity of some living things. True False

False

__________________ an expense item that is not considered direct construction cost

Soft cost

Permanent erosion control measures like landscaping, swales,and drainage systems are generally included in the project designs. True False

True

Plants help control erosion by slowing down the flow of water on the ground surface and by physically holding the soil together with their root structure. True False

True

Reduction in operation cost and Increased ocupant productivity are cost benefits realized by building owners. True False

True

Stainability can and should be addressed in the early stages of buiilding planning. True False

True

Surface retention basins used for reuse storage can be constructed using natural cohesive soils that are relatively impermeable. True False

True

Sustainable design considers a building's environmental composition holistically, from the planning process to the structures deconstruction phase (end of it's useful life). True False

True

The site selection and orientation of buildings should take advantage of natural site features such as the sun and prevailing wind direction, to maximize passive and active solar strategies. True False

True

The sustainable design considerations involved for a building, extend to the impact and effect it will have on its surrounding community. True False

True

The term sky glow refers to a form of light pollution where an area is emitting an excessive amount of undirected light on a illuminated rfelcetive surfaaaace area causing a glow in the sky. True False

True

Vegetation and light colored buildings is one way to absorb CO2 and shield heat absorbing pavements. True False

True

Water has one of the highest volumetric heat capacities and can be used as thermal mass in water wall or roof ponds. True False

True

___________________ is the selective dismantlement of building components, specifically for reuse, repurposing, recycling, and waste management.

deconstruction

Studies show that the average person spends over __________ of his or her time indoors.

90%

A Tromble wall and roof pond are examples of ______________. A. Indirect heat gain B. Direct heat gain C. Isolated heat gain D. None of the above

A. Indirect heat gain

Which of these are strategies that can be used to reduce a building's water use? A. Low-flow plumbing fixtures use less water for wash basins, toilets, faucets, and showers B. The use of waterless urinals C. Designing efficient surface retention basins D. Commercially using dual-flush toilets

A. Low-flow plumbing fixtures use less water for wash basins, toilets, faucets, and showers B. The use of waterless urinals D. Commercially using dual-flush toilets

Select all strategies that can reduce a landscape's potable water use A. Mulch and compost around plants B. Irrigation controllers C. Site contours that direct rainwater to site planting areas D. None of the above

A. Mulch and compost around plants B. Irrigation controllers C. Site contours that direct rainwater to site planting areas

elect all that pretain to the health benefits preventions in the U.S. according to the video "The Health Benefits of Green Building". A. premature deaths B. carbon monoxide poisioning C. hospital admissions D. respiratory symptons E. all of the above

A. premature deaths C. hospital admissions D. respiratory symptons

According to the video "Passive Solar Simplified Part 3," the indirect gain system rely on ____________ to transfer heat to a living space. A. conduction B. convection C. radiation D. all of the above

A. conduction

Capital Cost of a project are affected at the A. inception of project B. during the project C. end of the project D. none of the above

A. inception of project

Which of the following is not an example of the term, "Heat Island Effect"? a. Asphalt road surface b. Asphalt-fiberglass shingle roof c. An island off the coast of Dominican Republic d. Office building with a BUR. (Builted Up Roof)

An island off the coast of Dominican Republic

GSA report indeicates that the cost of comleting a building that is LEED certified is on the order of _____% greater than the cost of completing a traditional building. A. 3% B. 5% C. 1% D. none of the above

C. 1%

_______________ and ________________ control during construction is a prerequisite to obtain a Leed building certification for projects A. Storm water management and indoor air quality B. Air pollution and water quality C. Erosion and sediment D. Environmental and storm water pollution

C. Erosion and sedimen

_____________________________ is the amount of heat that a material can store. A. Direct heat gain B. Indirect heat gain C. Volumetric heat capacity D. None of the above

C. Volumetric heat capacity

______________ has one of the highest volumetric heat capacity. A. Glass B. Stucco C. Water D. None of the above

C. Water

The long-term cost of owning and operating a building, A. hard cost B. cost analysis C. life-cycle cost D. soft cost

C. life-cycle cost

Which method of remediation uses plants to remove contaminants from the ground. A. solar detox B. chemical oxidation C. phytoremediation D. electrokinetic

C. phytoremediation

According to the USGBC, on the basis of data from projects that have achieved LEED certification, the average increased initial cost is on the order of __________%, with a payback period of less than one year. A. 6-7 B. 4 C. 5-6 D. 1

D. 1

___________________ is a strategy that capture solar heat directly through exterior glazing

Direct heat gain

Passive solar strategies can decrease a building's reliance on mechanical space conditioning. True False

True

What does "LEED" stand for?

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

________________ can be utilized to direct rainwater from the building and site into storage containers.

Rainwater catchment systems

Sustainable design principles encourages the four (4) R's. What are they? 1.Rethink 2. Reuse 3. Reduce 4. Recycle

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover.

As it relates to site development, to decrease the environmental impact of a new building project, a developer should consider renovating an existing building. True False

True

By incorporating sustainable building practices into the initial project requirements and by using qualified design teams and contractors with experience in sustainable design and construction, a building owner can increase the sustainablity of a project and return on thier investment without incurring additional soft costs. True False

True

Carbon dioxide and ammonia are two natural refrigerants used to cool a building True False

True

Developing a site that has not been previously disturbed from its natural state, referred to as a greenfield site. True False

True

Ecosystems are affected by the installation of pipelines, particularly in previously undeveloped areas contributes to environmental damage True False

True

Encouraging the use of mass transportaion systems, carpooling and limiting a minimum amount of on-site parking are consideration to reduce the greenhouse effects and other air polluntants on the environment. True False

True

Every effort should be made to treat the pollutants of water runoff before it escapes the construction, because the amount of pollutants present in the water runoff will place a hugh demand on water reclamation facilities and the natural aquatic waterways that it may discharge into. True False

True

Every project must accept an increased initial investment in sustainable, high efficient projects with the potential for long-term savings. Answers: True False

True

High efficient systems that use natural features such as orientation of a building on a site can greatly reduce the building environmental impact. True False

True

Impervious surfaces may also contribute to pollution in runoff water because they collect oil and gas from automobiles and the oil and gas wash off in the runoff. True False

True

In addition to providing potential long-term cost savings with green building and sustainable construction by incorporating energy efficiency into a building, is that will have an increase on workers productivity in the work environment; and a feeling of community building and comfort for residence. True False

True

Inefficient or out-dated heating and cooling systems can increase a buildings energy use significantly. True False

True

Isolated gain systems use the principles of direct and indirect gain systems for space conditioning. True False

True

Passive heating and cooling strategies result in no environmental impacts. True False

True

How many level of LEED Certification are there? a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 1

b. 4

What does "USGBC" stand for? a. United States Government and Business Council b. United States Green Building Council c. Undecided Systems of Goods and Bonds and Currency d. All of the above respoonses

b. United States Green Building Council

LEED Certifications apply to person b. a building c. a process d. none of the responses

b. a building

What year did the USGBC establish the LEED Rating System? a. 400 BC b. 1999 c. 2001 d. 2015

c. 2001

Which of the following would not be considered an environment impact on green building and sustainability? a. Improving indoor air quality b. Increasing the availability of clean drinking water c. Providing outdoor and natural gathering spaces for people to interact socially. d. Manufacturing plants producing such products as steel and aluminum.

c. Providing outdoor and natural gathering spaces for people to interact socially.

Materials such as asphalt, concrete that are commonly used on walkways, roads and roofs, will not allow water to penetrate into the earth is called _______________. a. imperial b. impartial c. impervious d. pervious

c. impervious

Your textbook references three main areas of the awareness and impact called the "Triple Bottom Line". As it relates to sustainability and green building, what are the areas impacted ? The areas that the Triple Bottom Lines impacts are: a. The Environment impact b. The Economic impact c. The Social impact

c. The Social impact

Temporary measure of storm water management are the responsibility of the ____________________.

contractor

Which erosion control system is used to control erosion on an excavated slope. sediment basins B. wattles C. hydroseeding D. mulch

hydroseeding

When is the effect of the heat island the highest because of extra energy added to the climate from carbon dioxide due to a smaller volume of air that gets warm. A. mornings B. evenings C. afternoons D. none of the above

none of the above

According to the videio "The Urban Heat Island Effect", heat islands temperatures are highter in __________. True False

over-developed areas

ustainable design principles encourages the four (4) R's. What are they? 1. rethink 2. reuse 3. reproduce 4. reduce 5. renew 6. recycle 7. reform

rethink reuse reduce recycle

In a infiltration system, site water runoff is directed through ________________________ or underground pipe infrastructure to a storage area on-site.

surface swales