TU103 Class5 Review

What is NOT the sustainable techniques used for Nanyang Technological University's building?

• Green roof for insulation from solar heat

• Transparent facade to borrow and share lights

• Open courtyard for ventilation

• S-shape stands for sustainability

What is NOT the SUSTAINABLE benefit of Bamboo Architecture?

• Bamboo offers local cultural look.

• Bamboo can reduce carbon footprint.

• Bamboo is lightweight, so less energy for heavy equipment.

• Bamboo is a renewable material.

What is actually the LEED program?

• Program showing how a project uses renewable energy

• Volunteer Program to promote projects of their sustainable contribution

• Program to be used in construction permit's application

• Program required by local building authority

Transforming a retired shipping container to a house, what LEED credit should a project get?

• Energy & Atmosphere

• Indoor Environmental quality

• Sustainable sites

• Materials & Resources

What is NOT the sustainable benefit in the design of Oxaca School in Mexico?

• Thick wall to withhold the heat

• Elevated floor for ventilation flow

• Large window for solar heat gain

• Earthwall and stonewall as domestic materials

Project Frog was designed to have many sustainable benefits, except...

• Affordable cost

• Design customization

• Modular system

• Design to fit all types of weather

Thammasat university has launched many sustainable initiatives. Which one Thammasat does NOT get to do yet?

• Low Carbon transportation

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Green roof & Green walls

Rammed Earth and bamboo are always used together in projects. What do they have common "sustainable" benefit?

• Regional material, less transportation

• Inexpensive

• Cultural preservation

• Promote social engagement

Puey Centenary Hall was built to serve as the sustainability icon. What is NOT the "sustainable benefits" of this project?

• Natural ventilation

• Roof farming

• Outdoor learning environment

• Green roof for less reflecting heat

Thailand is the best project site to harvest sustainable resources, except which one?

• Wind energy

• Natural ventilation

• Natural renewable materials, such as Bamboo

• Solar energy