Terms
What does Dfd stand for?
Design for Deconstruction or Design for Disassembly
The ________________ refers to the list of worst-in-class materials or chemicals with known adverse affects to human and ecosystem health, none of which can be used in a building that seeks certification under the Living Building Challenge.
red list
Describe an LCA
A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a methodology used to evaluate the environmental impacts associated with all stages of a product, process, or service's life cycle, from "cradle to grave"
North/south is the best solar orientation for a building.
False, east/west is.
When is the final review?
May 9th at 8:00-10:00 in Rapson 100
What does BIM stand for and list a BIM software.
Building Information Modeling
-Revit, Sefaira, etc.
Hydraulic fracturing, also known as ________________, is a technique in which underground rock is broken by a pressurized mixture of water, sand, and chemicals to facilitate the release of trapped natural gas and oil.
fracking
Describe the Architecture 2030 Challenge
The Architecture 2030 Challenge is an initiative aimed at dramatically reducing the environmental impact of the built environment by aiming to make all new buildings and renovations carbon-neutral by 2030.
You want a higher R-value and a lower U-value.
True. R-value is a product's resistance to heat flow which means that the higher the product's R-value, the better it is at insulating the home and improving energy efficiency (walls/foundation/floors). U-value measures the rate of heat transfer. This means that products with a lower U-value will be more energy efficient (windows).
When do you have to turn in ALL of the assignments by to pass this class?
May 14th
What are plug loads?
Electric loads that come from plugging in products. Charging phones, kitchen equipment, lamps, etc.
___ is a form of rainwater management.
Describe IAQ and IEQ
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ): Environmental, health, and productivity issues related to the air quality found within built spaces.
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ): Environmental, health, and productivity issues related to aid quality, and lighting quality, noise and sound issues, temperature, humidity, odors, vibrations, and other similar concerns found within built spaces.
The Color Rendering Index (CRI) is the measurement of the efficiency of a light bulb. The higher the number, the more efficient the product.
False. Color Rendering Index is a measurement of how natural colors render under an artificial white light source when compared with sunlight. The index is measured from 0-100, with a perfect 100 indicating that colors of objects under the light source appear the same as they would under natural sunlight.
When is assignment 5 due?
May 7th
What are VOCs?
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are organic chemicals that easily evaporate at room temperature and can be found in various products and materials, including paints, cleaning supplies, and furniture. They are emitted as gases, some of which can be harmful to health.
_____, _____, and _____ are three forms of passive design.
Thermal mass, solar orientation, high exterior insulation, shading, green roof or light colored roof, natural ventilation, etc.
Describe LEED
LEED is the world's most widely used green building rating system. LEED certification provides a framework for healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green buildings, which offer environmental, social and governance benefits. Can gets points in :
Solar panels are a passive design strategy.
False. They use mechanical and electrical devices, like the PV cell, to convert sunlight into electricity. Passive solar systems rely on the building's design and materials to capture and distribute solar heat without the need for mechanical or electrical components.
What percent of your grade is the final?
25%
What's fossil water?
Fossil water refers to groundwater that has been trapped within an aquifer for an extended period, typically thousands or even millions of years. This water was likely recharged under different climatic conditions than today, and it's now considered a non-renewable resource.
The process of ________________ is conducted after construction is completed. It is the process of increasing the outdoor air and ventilation exchange rates in order to exhaust indoor air contaminants and VOC's.
Building flush out
Describe Intensive vs Extensive Roofs
Extensive green roofs have a shallow layer of substrate and can only support grasses or small plants. Intensive green roofs often have a deeper layer of substrate and can support larger vegetation.
It is hard to convince owners to pursue sustainable designs.
This is often true because sustainable designs often come with a higher upfront cost.
Is the final cumulative or does it only cover the topics since the midterm?
Cumulative!!!