Practice Embodied Energy And Embodied Carbon (5.1.3.2) - Energy Efficient Built Environment

Practice: Embodied Energy and Embodied Carbon

Lesson 5.1.3.2Energy Efficient Built Environment

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What does embodied energy refer to?
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Think about all the energy used to make and transport a building material.
Question 2.
How is embodied carbon defined?
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Consider the emissions associated with producing a material.
3Question 3.
What is embodied energy?
- Total energy used in construction
- Total energy used throughout a material's lifecycle
- Only the energy for demolition
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Consider energy used before construction too.
4Question 4.
True or False: Low embodied energy materials always have lower operational energy needs.
- True
- False
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Think about the context in which the materials are used.
Question 5.
Calculate the total embodied energy of a hypothetical building made mainly of wooden beams and concrete columns. Assume the energy values are 200 GJ for wooden elements and 300 GJ for concrete per construction.
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Don't forget to include both materials!
Question 6.
Propose a design for a small building that minimizes both embodied energy and operational energy. Include material choices and design elements.
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Look at maximizing available resources and minimizing waste.

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