Chapter 12: Firefighting Concerns of Green Construction

Question 1

Sustainable construction means what?

Answer 1

efficient and environmentally friendly

Question 2

Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) cert requires what?

Answer 2

1. Lower operating costs
2. Reduce waste
3. Conserve energy & water
4. Be healthier & safer
5. Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions
6. Qualify for tax rebates

Question 3

Four categories of green construction:

Answer 3

1. Eco friendly materials
2. Energy Conservation
3. Water Conservation
4. Energy generation

Question 4

Cob

Answer 4

composite of clay, straw, sand, and earth

Question 5

Biopolymers

Answer 5

naturally produced green plastic

Question 6

Structural insulated panels (SIP) and Structural insulated sheathing (SIS) are types of what?

Answer 6

Green wall

Question 7

Inverter

Answer 7

used to convert DC into AC