ENVIRNOMENTAL - Sustainable Design

Question 1

Biophilla

Answer 1

the connections that humans subconsciously seek with the rest of life.

Question 2

Organic Feedstock

Answer 2

something organic (wood fiber, paper, cotton, etc.) that mold can use as an energy source. Mold cannot eat inorganic materials like concrete, brick, or gypsum (but it loves the paper on drywall!)

Question 3

Design Temperature

Answer 3

the average temperature that a mechanical system is designed for, either for heating (how cold it gets) or cooling (how warm it gets)

Question 4

Hot and Dry

Answer 4

minimize sun exposure and effects of wind. Use small windows. Optimize thermal mass for large temperature swing during the day, and closely cluster buildings for the shade the offer each other.

Question 5

Hot and Humid

Answer 5

minimize sun exposure, maximize natural ventilation. Use lightweight construction to minimize radiation of heat and space buildings far apart for breezes

Question 6

Temperate

Answer 6

maximize solar gain in the winter, minimize in the summer. Maximize breezes in the summer, minimize in the winter. Take advantage of daylighting
opportunities

Question 7

Cold

Answer 7

orient buildings/openings for maximum protection from cold winds and use
small windows/compact shapes to minimize heat loss. Use south facing windows to
maximize solar gains.