6.1 Flashcards
Human _________ is the single greatest long
term problem of our planet.
impact
_________ is the ability to meet our current needs
without causing harm to the ______, _______, and
______________ on which the future generations will rely for
meeting their needs.
Sustainability, environmental, economic, societal systems
In the ___________, buildings consume ______ of the total
energy, over _____ of the electricity, over ______ of the water.
United States, 40%, 65%, 10%
About _____
of energy used in buildings is used for comfort heating, cooling,
ventilation, and refrigeration: lighting accounts about for about ____:
and water heating about ____.
42%, 18%, 10%
Buildings in the United States account
for about _____ of global energy use. Such energy consumption
makes _______ good candidates for sustainability efforts.
10%, buildings
In the building construction industry, terms like
______________ are used to describe the process of
designing and constructing sustainable buildings.
sustainable design
It creates a
balance between human needs for shelter and the natural and
societal environment. It minimizes adverse environmental and
cultural effects.
sustainable design
The ideal approach is to ______ only when _________; to
use natural sustain-able materials, collected on site if possible;
to limit waste generated from construction and manage
waste during building operation; and rely on renewable
energy sources, like solar or wind, to condition and power the
building.
build, necessary
___________ or ___________, is a healthier and more
resource-efficient structure that is designed, built, operated,
renovated, reused, and eventually dismantled/demolished in a
_________________.
Sustainable Building, Green Building, sustainable manner
Design and construction of a sustainable
building should Strive for design of
______ and ______
interior spaces so overall
building size and materials
needed for construction
and operation are
minimized.
compact, efficient
conserving methods and
strategies that complement
the local climate in design
and construction of the
building envelope
Incorporate energy
intensive, environmentally
damaging, waste
producing, and/or
hazardous materials
Avoid use of energy
Use ________ in
decision making for
materials and
construction techniques
life-cycle analysis
Use simple, efficient, and
“___________” mechanical
and electrical technologies
right-sized
A _________ may cost more up front, but reduced
operating costs over its life result in lower operating costs
over the life of the building.
green building
An ___________ approach
is used to ensure that the building is designed as one system
rather than a collection of _________ systems.
integrated systems, stand-alone
Most ______, ________ and ___________
recognize the need for limiting energy and resource use.
municipal, state, federal governments
Several energy and resource efficiency programs have
been established to drive society to pursue the concept
of _____________.
sustainability
A major driver in building sustainability is
the _____________________
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
A coalition of leaders in the building industry working to
promote buildings that are environmentally responsible and
sustainable, profitable, and healthy places to work and live.
USGBC
____________________________
Rating System is a voluntary, consensus-based national
standard for developing high-performance, sustainable
buildings.
Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED)
It provides a complete framework for assessing building
performance and meeting sustainability goals. The ________
rating system is a method for certifying a ____________.
USGBC, LEED, green building
It provides a complete framework for assessing building
performance and meeting sustainability goals.
This method is a rating system for certifying a green
building.
Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED)
