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according to the graphic 10 once a facade reaches a window to wall ratio of __%, adding additional windows causes diminishing returns in net savings.
10
south facing windows
contributors to internal microclimate include:
1) solar heat gains at windows
2) temperature stratification
3) thermosiphon airflow
4) all of the above
What strategy is being used for a project design that reduces energy consumption by utilizing natural thermal processes and sunlight to condition and light spaces?
Passive Design
In a thermal bridging situation, the primary means of heat transfer is
Conduction
A client would like to incorporate green design methods while maintaining or reducing construction costs. What should the architect incorporate into the project to help meet the client's goal?
Energy-efficient lighting control
in a thermal bridging situation, the primary means of heat transfer is ___
conduction
Thermal Comfort Control
Contributors to internal microclimate include:
solar heat gains at windows
temperature stratification
termosiphon airflow
which of the following greenhouse gasses has the highest Global Warming Potential?
Hydrofluorocarbons
The rate of heat flow across a material depends on
thermal conductivity of materials through insulation layer
An architecture firm that develops plans for a popular chain store is licensed in 45 states. The firm has a prototype design for the store that must be adopted for the different climate regions found throughout the country. The documents for which type of climate should show the vapor retarder on the outside of the cavity insulation?
Hot and Humid
____ indicates a material's ability to stay cool by reflecting solar radiation and emitting thermal radiation.
Solar reflectance index (SRI)
photovoltaic arrays are proposed for the roof of an elementary school in Indiana. The location is at 40 degrees latitude and the climate is temperate. What is the optimal orientation and tilt of the panels for the most efficient year-round electricity production?
due south, 40 degree tilt from horizontal
___ can occur between two bodies separated by a medium colder than both bodies.
Thermal radiation heat transfer
C
In the drawing 18 below, the storage spaces are _____.
acting as additional layers of shelter
south-facing window int he mountians of Colorado
Which of the following greenhouse gasses has the highest Global Warming Potential?
Hydrofluorocarbons
The primary job of a weather barrier is
to protect the thermal envelope from wind driven rain
An architect has been hired to design a multi-story hospital. Because of the sensitive issues around air quality int he surgical ward, the architect should ensure that
infiltration is controlled and the area maintains positive pressure
thermal comfort control
Using the chart determine how much the temperature needs to drop to reach the dew point? F = 90 degrees, 60% relative humidity
B: 23
an architect has been hired to design a multi-story hospital. Because of the sensitive issues around air quality in the surgical ward, the architect should ensure that:___
infiltration is controlled and the area maintains positive pressure
_____ is a layer of the building envelope that addresses infiltration.
Air Barrier