Sustainable Group Presentations

Question 1

Greenwashing

Answer 1

Deceptively using info to give the perception that the orgainzation is more environmentally friendly or sustainable than they are.

Question 2

Seven Sins of Greenwashing

Answer 2

• Hidden Trade-off
• No proof
• Vagueness
• False labels
• Irrelevance
• Lesser of two evils
• Fibbing

Question 3

IAQ

Answer 3

Indoor Air Quality, environmental characteristics inside a bldg that affect human health, comfort or work performance

Question 4

SBS

Answer 4

Sick Bldg Syndrome

Question 5

Thermal Comfort

Answer 5

conduction, convection, radiation, insulation, roof pond, windows for air circulation

Question 6

Green Design

Answer 6

practices that significanctly reduce or eliminate the negative impact of bldgs on the environmentand occupants.: site planning, water, energy efficiency, conservation, indoor environmental quality

Question 7

LEED

Answer 7

Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design

Question 8

Third Party Certification

Answer 8

std is set of guidelines and criteria agsint which a product can be judged. Best. Voluntary programs that provide quantified evironmental data of a product under a pre-set categories and parameters set by a qualified third party and based on life cycle assessment.