Practice Key Features (1.1) - Building Certifications & Standards - Sustainable and Green Construction

Practice: Key Features

Lesson 1.1Building Certifications & Standards

Practise this section

10 questions

Flashcard drill
4 cards from this section. Quick, good the night before a test.
Exercise
6 questions · about 4 min · pass mark 70%. Hints available.
Sign up to start the exercise
Quiz
4 questions · about 3 min · pass mark 70%. Hints available.
Sign up to start the quiz

6 sample questions

Question 1.
What does LEED stand for?
Show hintHide hint
Think about what it means in terms of building sustainability.
Question 2.
Name one benefit of green building certifications.
Show hintHide hint
Consider how sustainability can save money.
3Question 3.
What does LEED stand for?
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
- Leading Edge Environmental Development
- Low Energy and Environmental Design
Show hintHide hint
Focus on the principles of sustainability included in its terms.
4Question 4.
Is BREEAM a UK-based certification system?
- True
- False
Show hintHide hint
Remember the origin of BREEAM.
Question 5.
Compare and contrast LEED and BREEAM in terms of their approach to sustainability assessment. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of each system.
Show hintHide hint
Consider how the scope and assessment methods influence building performance.
Question 6.
Analyze how local climate and socio-economic conditions affect the application of regional certification systems like GRIHA and Green Star.
Show hintHide hint
Think about the adaptability of building practices to local environmental challenges.

6 more questions in this section. Enroll free to practise them all.