J-Design Principles

Question 0

Process of ensuring that systems are designed, installed, and functionally tested for effective operation and maintenance for an owners operational needs

Answer 0

Building commissioning

Question 1

Golden section is a concept from which age

Answer 1

Renaissance

Question 2

Low U-value has this type of heat loss

Answer 2

Slow

Question 3

Measure thermal resistance in a component

Answer 3

r-value

Question 4

Ability of a material to store heat

Answer 4

Thermal inertia

Question 5

Disbursed activities likely with no Center or core. Growth happens in any and all directions, and is flexible efficient and economical

Answer 5

Precinctual

Question 6

An extensive linear arrangement of cities

Answer 6

Megalopolis

Question 8

Something organic that mold can use as an energy source

Answer 8

Organic feedstock

Question 8

1/ r-value

Answer 8

u-value

Question 9

Heat loss in glass is about ___ greater than an insulated wall

Answer 9

20x

Question 10

But my son exposure and effects of wind. You small windows. Optimize thermal mass for large temperature swings during the day, and closely cluster buildings for the shade they offer each other

Answer 10

Hot and dry climate

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Hot and humid

Question 12

Maximize solar again in the winter, minimizing the summer. Maximize breezes in the summer, minimizing the winter. Take advantage of the leading opportunities

Answer 12

Temperate climate

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Cold climate