PDX_Solar Impacts Of Design Decisions

Question 0

An assessment of the environmental impacts of a product in each phase of its use, from raw material to disposal.

Answer 0

Lifecycle analysis

Question 1

Represents the total cost of an item or system over its entire life

Answer 1

Lifecycle cost

Question 2

This tree create shade, but still allows for as much breeze as possible underneath

Answer 2

Palm tree

Question 3

This is an example of a humid Southern city

Answer 3

Houston Texas

Question 4

Phoenix is an example of what type of climate

Answer 4

Hot and dry

Question 5

Compared to a rural environment a city receives this percentage less UV radiation in the winter

Answer 5

30%

Question 6

Optimal building orientation for cold climate

Answer 6

12° E of South

Question 7

Optimal building orientation for temperate climate

Answer 7

17.5° east of South

Question 8

Optimal building orientation hot and humid climate

Answer 8

5° east of South

Question 9

Optimal building orientation hot and dry climate

Answer 9

25° east of South

Question 10

Building course include:

Answer 10

Vertical Circulation,
HVAC ducts,
Fire and life safety.