Green deck Flashcards
What two things must a designer know about a space before the necessary number of exits can be determined
Before a designer can determine how many of these are needed, both the floor area and the occupancy group must be known
What are the four stages of a products life cycle
The stages of this process include- raw material acquistion, manufacturing, use and maintenance, disposal
What is embodied energy
This is the energy required by a product or material for its extraction as a raw material, intial processing and subsequent manufacture into a finished product
In terms of its sustainability, what are the primary advantages and disadvantages of aluminum as a construction material
This material has a high potential for recycling, but it requires a large amount of energy for tis manufacture
What is composite wood veneer
This is a product made by slicing readily available, fast growing trees into veneers, dyeing the veneers and then gluing them together to create an artificial log. The log is then re sliced to produce a variety of wood veneers
What is a building commissioning
This is the process of inspecting,testing, starting up and adjusting building systems and then verifying that the systems are operating as intended and that they meet the design criteria
What is displacement ventiliation
This is an air distribution system in which supply air origination at floor level and rises to return air grilles in the ceiling
What are the volatile organic compounds vocs
These are chemicals that contain carbon and hydrogen and that vaporize at room temperature and pressure
What are nine common biological contaminants often found in buildings
mold, mildew, bacteria, viruses, mites,pollen, animal dander, dust, insects
What are five common hazardous materials found in existing buildings
asbestos, vermiculite, lead, radon, PCBs polychlorinated biphenyls
What is adaptive reuse?
This is the practice of reusing existing buildings and materials from buildings as much as possible
What are post industrial (or pre consumer) materials
These are scrap or trim materials generated in the manufacturing process that have been recovered or diverted from solid waste
What does post consumer mean?
This adjective describes a material or product that has served its intended use and has been recovered fro waste destined for disposal
What is programming?
This is the process undertaken before design during which all pertinent information about a project is collected and analyzed
According to the book problem seeking by william pena, what are the five steps in the programming process
The five steps in this process are
- Establish goals
- collect facts
- uncover concepts
- determine needs
- state the problem
How does a programmatic concept differ from a design concept
The first is a performance requirement that is related to general methods of solving a problem or satisfying a need
The second is a specific physical response that is an attempt to satisfy the first
In terms of the programming process, what are the three components of flexibility
The three components of this aspect of programming are: expandability, convertibility, versatility
What four types of information should be included in every programming document
Every document of this kind should list
- the clients goals and objectives
- required spaces and area requirements
- required adjacencies between spaces
- specific client requirements for budget, schedule, furnishings, equipment and mechanical and electrical systems
What are the four possible ratings for a leed certified project
platinum
gold
silver
certified
What type of conceptual plan arrangement could be used as a non directional way to focus attention on a space
A centralized plan arrangement could be used to accomplish this
What type of circulation pattern is generally the most efficient and flexible
A linear layout (also called a dumbbell layout) is generally the most efficient and flexible of these
What voluntary, consensus based national standard for developing high performance sustainable buildings was established by the us green building council
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) was established by this organization
What activities does the greenguard environmental institute conduct
This organization tests products for acceptable indoor air quality standards and registers the products it certifies
What three activities does scientific certification systems conduct
environmentally related product attributes
environmentally preferable products
well managed forests
What is the Forest Stewardship council FSC
This nonprofit organization is devoted to encouraging the responsible management of the worlds forest
What is outgassing?
This is the release of toxic gases from a material, typically after the material has been installed
What is the primary concern related to indoor air quality and paint
With this wall finish, the primary of concern related to indoor air quality is the level of organic compounds
What is sustainable design
This term encompasses the various strategies employed to achieve a balance between the consumption of environmental resources and the renewal of those resources through the entire life cycle of a building
What type of volumetric relationship could be used to functionally and perceptually link two spaces
An overlapping relationship could be used to accomplish this
What client approved document should be available to the designer before the schematic design process begins
Good business practice requires that a client approved program be available before this phase of work begin
What is the minimum diameter of a circle in which a wheelchair can turn
The minimum diameter for this is 60in
When a doctor is approached perpendicular to its opening, what is the minimum maneuvering clearance for wheelchair access at the strike side of the door on the pull side of the door
The minimum wheelchair maneuvering clearance in this situation is 18”
How high aboce the floor must a grab bar be mounted
This accessibility feature must be mounted between 33” and 36” above the floor
What is the maximum allowable slope for an accessible ramp
The maximum slope for this accessibility feature is 1 vertical unit for every 12 horizontal units or 8.33
In addition to a specific diamtere and mounting height, what other handrail feature is required on an accessible stairway
On an accessible stairway, this feature must extend beyond the upper and lower risers
Where are detectable warnings required
These are required on walking surfaces in front of hazardous vehicular areas
According to ADAAG regulations what is the maximum vertical reach dimension for accessibility
The maximum dimension for this, for either a front or side approach, is 48”
Under previous regulations, a 54” dimension was allowed for a side approach
What is the minimum clear floor space required to accommodate one stationary wheelchair
The minimum clear floor space required for this is 30”x48”
What is the minimum clear width of accessible toilet stall
60” is the minimum clear width for this accessibility feature
To be classified as accessible, what is the max allowable vertical change in the floor level
To be classified as accessible, this construction element must not have a vertical change exceeding 1/4”
For an accessible ramp, what is the maximum rise allowed between landings
For an accessible ramp, this must be no more than 30 in
According to ADAAG regulations, what two types of alarm are required for accessibility
ADAAG regulations require these to be both audible and visible
In accessibility regulations, what type of provision might require that a certain percentage of seating in an area be accessible
This is an example of a scoping provision
For a corridor in commercial construction, what minimum width is required, and what width is recommended
The minimum width for this component of a space plan is 44in but a recommended width is 60in
What are two sustainable types of wood flooring
Two examples of this are
bamboo
palm wood
What are the components of a fire rated door assembly
These consist of the door itself (including glazing if any ) the frame, and the hardware
What are the three most common types of interior glazing
float
tempered
laminated
What are the primary elements used to make bronze
copper and tin
What is a concrete masonry unit
This building product, abbreviated CMU, is also commonly known as concrete block
What is a sole plate
This is a horizontal wood member that serves as the base for the studs in a wood stud partition
What is mean radiant temperature
This is a measure of the heat a person gains from or loses to his or hers surroundings through radiation. It is used in assessing how comfortable a room is
The value is a weighted average of the various surface temperatures in a room (taking into account an occupant’s angle of exposure to these surfaces) and any sunlight
In terms of wallboard partitions, what are the common differences between residential and commercial construction
The first typically uses 2x4 wood studs with 1/2in wallboard, while the second typically uses metal studs with 5/8 in wallboard
What are the standard depths of metals studs
1 5/8, 2 1/2, 3 5/8, 4, and 6
What is the generic name for fire rated gypsum wallboard
Type X is the generic name of this material
What are four advantages of using portland cement plaster as a finish material
hard and abrasion resistant
water resistant
easily formed into curved and ornate surfaces
a good base for wall tile
what are four disadvantages of using portland cement plaster as a finish material
more expensive than gypsum wallboard
slower to construct with than gypsum wallboard
wet and messy to work with
challenging to work with, thus requiring more-skilled labor
What is a pivot
This is a type of hardware used to hang doors. It consist of a rotating bottom pin and a corresponding pin at the top of a door
What four characteristics distinguish a fire rated, suspended acoustical ceiling from a non-rated standard ceiling
it is only part of an entire fire rated floor/ceiling assembly
its tiles must be rated mineral tiles
it uses hold down clips
it must have expansion slots in the grid
In regards to construction, what is a plenum
In commercial construction, this is the space between the building structural roof or floor and the suspended ceiling
What effect does an acoustical ceiling have on sound
This construction element mainly absorbs sound