Practice Substitution Of Traditional Materials For Alternatives With Lower Environmental Impacts (5.1.3.2.1.2)

Practice: Substitution of traditional materials for alternatives with lower environmental impacts

Lesson 5.1.3.2.1.2Energy Efficient Built Environment

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Question 1.
What is meant by ‘embodied energy’?
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Think about the life cycle of a product.
Question 2.
Name one example of innovative building material.
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Focus on materials that offer environmental benefits.
3Question 3.
What is embodied energy?
- Energy saved by a building
- Total energy for material life cycle
- Energy spent on operation
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Follow the material's journey.
4Question 4.
Is using recycled materials effective for sustainability?
- True
- False
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Consider the benefits of recycling.
Question 5.
Analyze and compare the embodied energy of a traditional material like concrete versus an innovative material like Hempcrete. What conclusions can you draw regarding environmental impact?
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Research specific energy values for each material.
Question 6.
Design a renovation plan for an existing building that highlights the use of alternative materials. Include considerations of both embodied and operational energy.
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Consider how new materials could improve energy efficiency in heating and cooling.

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