Deck 3: Green Construction

Question 1

Every green home project has a material recycling and waste management plan.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The most important element of green construction is that it is a(n) __________ approach to building.

A) diversified
B) inclusive
C) integrated
D) sensitive

Answer 2

C

Question 3

About __________ of all energy consumed in the US is used in homes for heating, cooling, lighting, hot water, appliances and electrical devices.

A) 45%
B) 62%
C) 21%
D) 12%

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Fiberglass batt insulation that is overstuffed into a wall cavity and has air spaces along the top and bottom may only perform at half the expected insulating value due to the defects.

Question 5

The first step to keeping the indoor environmental quality good is to__________ the pollutants that enter the house. The second step is an effective __________ system.

Question 6

Green homes are designed and built to manage water at the roof, siding, and foundation so the house will last a very long time.

Question 7

Few professionals in the green home building field feel that green building practices will become standard building practices in the near future.

Question 8

Naturally occurring gases like radon and water vapor are present in the earth beneath a house; they migrate through the foundation and accumulate inside the house.

Question 9

The US Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the quality of the air inside a home can be ___________________.

A) 2 to 3 times less polluted than outdoor air
B) 3 to 6 times less polluted than outdoor air
C) 2 to 3 times more polluted than outdoor air
D) 3 to 6 times more polluted than outdoor air

Question 10

The __________ minimizes the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and saves money in trash hauling and dumping fees.

Question 11

A __________ is a set of standards for green building practices that are followed by the building team and verified by an independent third party.

Question 12

Water leaks in homes do more to reduce building performance than any other construction problem.

Question 13

When rainwater runs off to a storm drain system, rather than soaking into the ground, it helps recharge the groundwater aquifer.

Question 14

Green building seeks to frame houses, wire circuits, and plumb bathrooms in ways that simply meet the minimum requirements of building codes.

Question 15

The__________includes a list of all the materials and products used to build the house as well as manufacturer printed literature; this resource aids homeowners in operating and maintaining the home so that its green features perform effectively. The __________ compiles this resource for every green home.

Question 16

Flashing installed with a large gap off the roof surface will prevent leaks during windy rainstorms and, therefore, prevents rot inside the attic of the green-built home.

Question 17

The EPA estimates that 20,000 people die each year due to radon-caused __________.

A) asthma
B) emphysema
C) lung cancer
D) lymphoma

Question 18

Green homes require more water for owner use and irrigation than ordinary homes.

Question 19

__________ building is the process of designing and building a home that minimizes its impact on the environment both during construction and over its useful life.

A) Ecological
B) Green
C) New
D) Responsive

Question 20

The __________ play the biggest role in how a green home performs over time; their actions impact how much energy and water are used.

A) architects
B) builders
C) contractors
D) homeowners

Question 21

__________ and __________ are the two most well-known certification programs for residential green building construction.

Question 22

The pollution inside a home comes from the earth beneath the house, the materials used to build the house, byproducts of operating the house, and the things people bring into the house. With such sources of pollutants in mind, list six specific substances that can contribute to poor air quality inside a home.

Question 23

Green building projects often employ the "building team" approach to designing, planning, and constructing the home. List six key trade contractors who are likely to participate as part of the green building team.

Question 24

List three renewable energy sources that can be used in green-built houses to reduce reliance on non-renewable fossil fuels.

Question 25

Explain why the orientation of a green-built house on its lot must be carefully considered.

Question 26

List five questions that builders should ask when working to determine whether a building material or product is green.

Question 27

Explain the special considerations builders must take into account as they seek to employ green building practices.

Question 28

The objective when selecting a lot, planning, and doing site work for a green-built house is to __________.

Question 29

Explain why green building is desirable for homeowners and their communities.