Sustainable housing quiz

What is the main topic of the lecture?

• Sustainable housing options

• Ancient civilizations

• Modern art movements

• Space exploration

What is the key characteristic of a sustainable house?

• Reduces negative impact on the environment

• Increases energy consumption

• Raises housing costs

• Requires high maintenance

What is prefabrication in the context of housing?

• Building elements off-site and assembling them on-site

• Building elements on-site

• Not using any energy

• Using only natural materials

When did the concept of prefabrication originate?

• 20th century

• Victorian era

• Industrial Revolution

• Mesopotamian civilization and Roman times

What is the primary material used in shipping container homes?

• Steel

• Wood

• Concrete

• Glass

Who designed the Earthship sustainable house?

• Michael Reynolds

• Reyner Banham

• John Manning

• Phillip Clark

What inspired Michael Reynolds to create the Earthship?

• Political conflicts

• Artistic movements

• Space exploration

• Rubbish problem, energy crisis, lack of affordable housing

How do Earthships heat and cool themselves?

• Using nuclear power

• Not heating or cooling

• Using fossil fuels

• Using solar power and wind power

What is the primary advantage of using shipping containers for housing?

• Low energy efficiency

• High cost and maintenance

• Limited design options

• Upcycling and durability

How many Earthships are currently built?

• Around 3,000

• Around 1,000

• Around 10,000

• Around 5,000