Deck 3: Green Construction

Question 1

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

Answer 1

False

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

reduce, ventilation

Question 3

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

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Many green home projects opt to create and follow a material recycling and waste management plans.

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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 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

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

A) half
B) one-fifth
C) one-quarter
D) one-third

Question 9

__________ 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 10

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 11

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 12

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

Question 13

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 14

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 15

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

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

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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

Question 20

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

Question 21

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 22

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

Question 23

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

Question 24

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

Question 25

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

Question 26

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

Question 27

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

Question 28

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.