Level 1 Week 11

What does sustainable construction aim to reduce?

• The number of buildings

• The environmental impact of a building

• The size of buildings

• The number of occupants

Which of the following is a goal of sustainable construction?

• To make buildings less comfortable

• To increase the environmental impact

• To optimise economic viability

• To reduce the number of buildings

What does sustainable construction aim to optimise besides economic viability?

• Building height

• Construction speed

• Comfort and safety of occupants

• Number of floors

Sustainable construction aims to reduce the environmental impact of a building over its:

• Design phase

• Construction phase

• Entire lifetime

• First year

Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable construction?

• Maximizing profit margins

• Minimizing waste and resource use

• Speeding up construction timelines

• Using the cheapest materials available

Which aspect is NOT optimised by sustainable construction?

• Economic viability

• Environmental impact

• Comfort and safety of occupants

• Number of floors

Sustainable construction aims to ensure the safety of:

• The builders

• The government officials

• The occupants

• The investors

What is an important aspect of sustainability in construction?

• Consulting all stakeholders

• Increasing waste production

• Reducing natural open spaces

• Over-using limited resources

What is a key component of sustainability in terms of resource usage?

• Not over-using limited resources

• Maximising the use of all resources

• Ignoring resource limitations

• Using resources without planning

Which of the following actions helps in achieving sustainable construction?

• Increasing water usage during the construction process

• Reducing water usage during the construction process

• Ignoring the source of construction materials

• Using non-renewable energy sources