Chapter 1/Section 1
Green projects must be prepared to adapt to _________ change and be __________ and operated to stand the test of time.
What is "Future" and "Designed".
Considering energy improvements part of an overall process, we often find that the added costs are balanced by _____________________.
What are long term savings.
Green Building professionals strive to follow a path of continuous ________________.
What is "Improvement".
A building where the total energy cost is zero.
What is "Net Zero".
Individuals who can establish or increase their professional knowledge and the credibility of an organization may enjoy increased _____________.
What are "Employment opportunities".
1 of the 3 Location factors in green building that includes connections to the community and other destinations, local priorities, cultural history and traditions, and local regulations and incentives.
What is Social Context.
Helps project teams ensure that systems are designed efficiently, are installed appropriately, and operate as intended.
True/False. The Demand for Green Associates has decreased over the last 10 years.
What is False.
Roads that are designed for only ________ do not provide the flexibility or adaptability of a transportation network designed for diverse travel modes.
What are Motor Vehicles.
Buildings that protect the history and character of a place also promote ________________.
What is Sustainability.
Using no more resources than a building can produce.
What is the Natural Context.
Processes organic waste into biogas, which can be used to provide the electricity and heat needed to power farms.
What are Anaerobic Digesters.
Uses water mist to provide the plants roots with nutrients.
Involves the social, environmental, and economic dimensions of an organization.
What is Triple Bottom Line.
Three alternative energy technologies include _______, ________, and ________.
The practice of redesigning and using a structure for a use that is significantly different from the building's original use.
What is Infrastructural Context.
On average, people spend ______ percent of their time indoors.
What is 90%.
Closed-loop systems for processing water, renewable energy resources, high-performance equipment, building automation, and recycling are examples of sustainable solutions in this industry.
What is Manufacturing.
Critical components of high-performance green buildings.
What are building control and automation systems.
The sustainable environments evolve with living systems and contribute to the long term renewal of resources and life are called _________________.
Using this type of plant species in landscaping creates a self-sustaining garden with the reduced need for water, fertilizers, pesticides, and lawn-maintenance equipment.
Creates plans for the use of land within a city.
What are urban planners.