Passive Housing (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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What best describes a passive house?
What best describes a passive house?
A building standard
By how much can passive houses reduce purchased energy use compared to traditional houses?
By how much can passive houses reduce purchased energy use compared to traditional houses?
85-90%
What is the max annual heating demand per for passive certification?
What is the max annual heating demand per for passive certification?
1.5 litres of heating oil
What is the max air change rate per hour at 50 Pascals for passive certification?
What is the max air change rate per hour at 50 Pascals for passive certification?
0.6
Within how many degrees of south should large windows face for maximum solar gain?
Within how many degrees of south should large windows face for maximum solar gain?
20 degrees
What should the compactness ratio be for passive certification?
What should the compactness ratio be for passive certification?
0.7 or less
What percentage of heat is lost through windows in a typical building?
What percentage of heat is lost through windows in a typical building?
10%
How much more efficient can triple glazing with low-e coatings be than standard double glazing?
How much more efficient can triple glazing with low-e coatings be than standard double glazing?
5 times
What indoor temperature range do passive houses maintain all year?
What indoor temperature range do passive houses maintain all year?
18-21°C
Which test measures the air change rate in a building?
Which test measures the air change rate in a building?
Blower door test