Practice Building Orientation (1.2.1) - Sustainable Building Design

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Question 1.
What is building orientation?
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Think about how orientation affects sunlight and air.
Question 2.
Why is natural ventilation important?
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Consider how fresh air enters buildings.
3Question 3.
What is one benefit of proper building orientation?
- Increased energy consumption
- Reduced natural daylight
- Increased energy efficiency
- Higher building cost
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Think about the purpose of positioning a building.
4Question 4.
Natural ventilation can help improve which aspect of building design?
- True
- False
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Recall how fresh air impacts the atmosphere inside.
Question 5.
You are designing a new office building in a warm climate. How would you position the building to minimize cooling costs? Explain your rationale.
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Consider the angle and direction of sun exposure.
Question 6.
Evaluate how improper building orientation could negatively impact energy consumption over time. Provide examples.
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Think about the effects of heat gain and loss on energy use.

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