Sustainability and Passive Design (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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What is the primary focus of energy efficiency in buildings?
What is the primary focus of energy efficiency in buildings?
Reducing energy needed for same service
What is the first step in improving energy efficiency?
What is the first step in improving energy efficiency?
Identifying where energy is wasted
What control system do smart homes use for energy management?
What control system do smart homes use for energy management?
Zone-based control systems
Which factors do smart home systems respond to automatically?
Which factors do smart home systems respond to automatically?
Occupancy, time of day, and weather
How does geothermal energy provide heating and cooling?
How does geothermal energy provide heating and cooling?
Using heat from below earth's surface
What is the most common biomass fuel used in residential heating?
What is the most common biomass fuel used in residential heating?
Wood pellets
How much energy do passive houses consume per square metre annually?
How much energy do passive houses consume per square metre annually?
15-20 kWh
What energy reduction do passive houses achieve vs conventional construction?
What energy reduction do passive houses achieve vs conventional construction?
85-90% reduction
What are the three critical principles of passive house design?
What are the three critical principles of passive house design?
Insulation, airtight build, natural heat
What percentage of zinc roofing material is recyclable?
What percentage of zinc roofing material is recyclable?
Nearly 100% recyclable