Ch 2 | Q&A
Q2.5 Which of the following statements are true? (Choose two) A. The built environment refers to any man‐made environment. B. The built environment refers to any element in nature. C. The built environment provides structure for human activity. D. The built environment refers to animal‐made shelters. E. The built environment includes individual buildings and not neighborhoods.
A and C . When studying about LEED, you will see multiple references to the built environment and must understand what the term is referring to.
Q2.2 How much time, on average, do Americans spend indoors? (Choose one) A. 10 percent B. 90 percent C. 65 percent D. 35 percent
B. According to the EPA website, Americans typically spend about 90 percent of their time indoors.
Q2.6 When working on a green building project, when is the best time to incorporate an integrative design approach? (Choose one) A. Schematic design B. Construction documents C. Design development D. Beginning of construction E. Substantial completion
A. Incorporating green building strategies and technologies is best started from the very beginning of the design process. Schematic Design is the earliest phase of the design process, and therefore the correct answer.
Q2.7Life‐cycle assessments (LCAs) are a benefi cial tool to determine which of the following? (Choose one) A. Environmental benefits and potential impacts of a material, product, or technology B. Economics of building systems during the life of the building C. Environmental impacts of materials during construction D. Social impacts of policies during a fiscal year E. Maintenance implications, including cost, during the life of the building
A. It is important to remember that LCAs not only look at the present impacts and benefi ts during each phase of the process but future and potential impacts as well.
Q2.3 According to the Department of Energy's website, space heating is the largest energy use in the United States, followed by lighting. True or false? A. True B. False
A. Thirty‐eight percent of energy in the United States is used for space heating, followed by lighting with 20 percent of energy usage.
Q2.8 The project team is looking to conduct a life‐cycle cost analysis as a method of evaluating alternative flooring products. Which of the following should they take into consideration as inputs to that analysis? (Choose two) A. First costs, excluding the cost of installation B. First costs, including the cost of installation C. Maintenance, life expectancy, and replacement cost D. Maintenance and replacement cost, but not life expectancy
B and C. LCAs include the purchase price, installation, operation, maintenance, and upgrade costs for each technology and strategy proposed.
Q2.1Which of the following is an environmental benefit of green building? (Choose one) A. Conserve natural resources B. Reduce solid waste C. Improve air and water quality D. Enhance and protect ecosystems and biodiversity E. All of the above
E. All of the four options listed are environmental benefi ts of green building design, construction, and operational efforts.
Q2.4 Which of the following describes a high‐performance green building? (Choose one) A. Conserves water and energy B. Uses spaces, materials, and resources effi ciently C. Minimizes construction waste D. Creates a healthy indoor environment E. All of the above
E. All of the four options listed describe high‐performance green building strategies.
