Sustainable Building Design Principles

The video discusses the six fundamental principles of sustainable building design, emphasizing energy efficiency, resource conservation, and eco-friendly practices. It highlights the benefits of green buildings, such as reduced environmental impact and cost savings. The video also defines green building and its life cycle, providing a comprehensive overview of sustainable architecture.

What is one of the main challenges building owners face when trying to adopt sustainable building design?

• Increasing the building's height

• Meeting the ever-changing demands for upgraded facilities

• Reducing the number of floors

• Increasing the number of windows

According to the EPA, what percentage of energy used in commercial buildings is wasted?

• 10%

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%

What is a key goal of green buildings?

• To increase the building's height

• To increase the use of synthetic materials

• To maximize the use of fossil fuels

• To reduce the overall impact on human health and the natural environment

Which of the following is NOT one of the six fundamental principles of sustainable building design?

• Optimize operational and maintenance practices

• Optimize site potential

• Increase building height

• Enhance indoor environmental quality

What does the principle of 'optimize site potential' involve?

• Reducing the number of windows

• Using more synthetic materials

• Integrating site design with sustainable design

• Increasing the number of floors

What is a benefit of operating net zero energy buildings?

• Increased dependence on fossil fuels

• Increased energy waste

• Significant reduction in dependence on fossil fuels

• Higher operational costs

What is a characteristic of environmentally preferable materials?

• They are more expensive to dispose of

• They reduce impact on human health and the environment

• They are less safe for workers

• They increase global warming

What does IEQ stand for in the context of sustainable building design?

• International Energy Quotient

• Indoor Energy Quality

• Indoor Environmental Quality

• Integrated Environmental Quota

What is the purpose of enhancing indoor environmental quality?

• To increase the use of high VOC emissions

• To maximize day lighting and improve occupant health

• To increase the building's height

• To reduce the number of windows

What should students do after watching the video?

• Reduce the number of windows

• Use more synthetic materials

• Increase the building's height

• Submit their answers on a sheet of white band paper