Chapter 12

Question 1

Green construction is also known as ___.

Answer 1

Sustainable construction

Question 2

International green construction code was issued in ___ in an attempt to regulate green construction.

Answer 2

2012

Question 3

We can group green systems and materials into four general categories:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Answer 3

Eco-friendly Materials
Energy conservation
Water conservation
Energy generation

Question 4

Straw bale construction uses bales of straw covers with cement plaster or earth plaster. Both types have been tested in accordance with ASTM E-119 for ___ and ___ hours.

Answer 4

2… 1

Question 5

Ammonia will burn in concentrations as low as ___%

Answer 5

16%

Question 6

The ___ is used to trap sun heated air and deliver the hot air into the adjacent living spaces through a series of one way vents.

Answer 6

Trombe wall

Question 7

From a firefighting perspective, the use of ___ water for firefighting is becoming more commonplace. It should not be confused with sewage, which is termed ___ water.

Answer 7

Gray

Black

Question 8

Each individual PV roof panel, also known as a ___ contains many semiconductor cells.

Answer 8

Module

Question 9

A group of modules is known as a ___.

Answer 9

Array

Question 10

PV roof panels incorporate individual semiconductor cells that react to energy from the sun and generate ___ current.

Answer 10

Direct current (DC)

Question 11

Off grid PV systems use large scale battery storage. Significant quantities of ___ can be generated by the batteries.

Answer 11

Hydrogen gas

Question 12

Two general types of solar water heating systems are distinguished as ___ and ___.

Answer 12

Active… passive