1 - The Perfect Storm

Question 1

What are biospheres?

Answer 1

Creating an artificial ecosystem within an enclosed dome environment

Question 2

Are biospheres effective?

Answer 2

No, it:

1. Costs too much to build
2. Even with the most advanced technology it couldnt provide enough air for 8 people

Question 3

What are some global challenges the earth is facing?

Answer 3

1. Urbanisation
2. Population growth
3. Food demand
4. Energy demand
5. Climate change
6. Water demand
7. Alleviating poverty
8. Biodiversity
9. Infectious diseases

Question 4

How much do we rely on oil?

Answer 4

1. Transport
2. Food production
3. 40% of the worlds commercial energy
4. Feedstock for thousands of manufactured products (plastics, clothing, medicines, building materials)

Question 5

How much is oil equivalent to in human working hours?

Answer 5

10,000hours or 5 years

Question 6

Why is oil a problem?

Answer 6

Demand is growing

Supply is shrinking- half the oil has gone

Question 7

What started climate change?

Answer 7

The industrial revolution;

Technological innovation

Question 8

What will be some impacts of climate change?

Answer 8

1. More extreme weather events
2. Sea level rise
3. Uneven impacts across countries and communities
   - the arctic; ice sheet loss, ecosystem changes
   - sub-saharan africa; water stress, reduced crops
   - small islands; coastal erosion, innundation
   - asian mega-deltas; flooding from seas and rivers

Question 9

What are the 4 aspects to consider in passive design?

Answer 9

1. Heating
2. Cooling
3. Lighting
4. Ventilation