Practice Use Of Recyclable Materials (5.1.3.2.1.2.6) - Energy Efficient Built Environment

Practice: Use of Recyclable Materials

Lesson 5.1.3.2.1.2.6Energy Efficient Built Environment

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Question 1.
What does embodied energy refer to?
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Think about what happens from extraction to disposal.
Question 2.
Name one benefit of using recyclable materials.
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Consider sustainability.
3Question 3.
What is the main purpose of using recyclable materials in construction?
- Reduce environmental impact
- Increase costs
- Lower energy use
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Think about sustainability.
4Question 4.
Embodied energy consists of energy used in what stages?
- True
- False
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Consider the entire lifecycle of materials.
Question 5.
Design a small building project using only recyclable materials. List the materials and justify each choice based on their embodied carbon and energy.
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Research the embodied energy associated with various building materials.
Question 6.
Critically evaluate a building known for its sustainable practices. Does it incorporate the concepts of embodied energy and design for disassembly? Explain.
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Look into case studies of well-known sustainable buildings for insights.

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