L15/16 Quizzes Flashcards
In order to qualify as a __ development site under the US definition of the term, it must involve real or perceived environmental contamination
Brownfield
T/F: The green building rating tool, LEED-NC (New Construction) is ideal for office development projects where some space is pre-leased but others are awaiting future tenant commitments
False
In order to earn a LEED certificate, the project needs to earn at least _ out of 100 points
40
Within the context of the ecological design process, a key reason for the involvement of a construction professional is to advise on the project budget and _
Schedule
Which type of green roof is suitable for a retrofit of an existing roof?
Extensive
Which of the following is NOT a valid strategy for earning LEED points related to Alternative Transportation
a. bicycle parking
b. changing rooms and shower facilities
c. recharging points for hybrid/electric cars
d. maximise number of on site parking
e. all are valid strategies
f. none are valid strategies
Maximise number of on site parking
The building component(s) that use more energy than any other (roughly 25%) are __
Chillers
A passive __ beam is a particular type of radiant cooling system involving fixtures that are often suspended just below the ceiling and typically incorporate artificial lighting
Chilled
__ is wastewater from bath sinks, bathtubs, washing machines, etc that is nutrient-rich and is recycled to flush toilets and/or irrigate landscaping
Graywater
T/F: Unlike the Australian and NZ Green Star rating tools, the US based LEED system features comprehensive building commission as a prerequisite for certification
True
According to Miller et al. (2008) the bulk (approx 75%) of a green building’s benefits (measured in net-present value over 20 years) is comprised of:
a. Energy savings
b. Emissions savings
c. Water savings
d. Operations and maintenance savings
e. Productivity and health value
f. None of the above
Productivity and health value
NABERS mandatory disclosure of energy efficiency effects all of Australia’s commercial buildings 2+ years old with at least __ square metres of net lettable area
1000
T/F: According to PhD research conducted by Jeremy Gabe, office tenants within Sydney CBD do not pay rent premiums for energy efficiency
True
In Rehm and Ade (2013) green buildings’ cost plans were benchmarked against cost data from Davis Langdon’s __
Blue book
T/F: In terms of real estate, the portions of solar radiation that are of highest importance are the visible spectrum and infrared
True
__ is the measure of the amount of visible light that passes through a window
Visual transmittance
Which of the following has the highest efficacy;
a. Fluorescent
b. Sun at 7.5 degrees
c. Sun at 25+ degrees
d. Sky (average)
e. Sky (clear)
f. Incandescent
Sky (clear)
In the Southern Hemisphere, the __ exposure is the most important in terms of source for bringing daylight into a commercial buidling
North
When a light shelf is NOT incorporated into window design, the height of the window (from the floor) is multiplied by __ to determine the approximate room depth that could be effectively daylit
1.5
When a highly reflective light shelf is incorporated into window design, the height of the window (from the floor) is multiplied by __ to determine the approximate room depth that could be effectively daylit
2.5
T/F: In order to get the most bang for your buck in terms of daylight being directed inside, ALL surfaces should have high resistance values
False
In order to best match the distribution of daylight, the coordinated artificial lighting should be
a. direct
b. direct/indirect
c. indirect
d. all are equally suitable
Direct/indirect
T/F: Split-wiring (or stepped switching) is in between conventional switching and dimming in terms of cost and occupant
True
