Practice Design Strategies For Reduction Of Embodied Energy And Embodied Carbon (5.1.3.2.1)

Practice: Design strategies for reduction of embodied energy and embodied carbon

Lesson 5.1.3.2.1Energy Efficient Built Environment

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Question 1.
What is embodied energy?
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Think about energy used in production.
Question 2.
Name one benefit of optimizing layout in building design.
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Focus on efficiency.
3Question 3.
What does embodied carbon refer to?
- Total production energy
- Greenhouse gas emissions during material lifecycle
- Construction waste
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Focus on emissions, not energy.
4Question 4.
True or False: Innovative materials always have a higher embodied energy.
- True
- False
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Think about the purpose of innovation.
Question 5.
Consider a building project that proposes the use of traditional concrete. Calculate the embodied energy and compare it with the use of a bio-based alternative like hempcrete, taking into account the lifecycle phases.
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Look into lifecycle assessments for data.
Question 6.
Design a building plan that minimizes the construction waste based on previous lessons, ensuring to implement strategies for reusing materials.
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Think about real-world practices and how they apply.

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