1. Which of the following is preferable for home construction?
a. Greenfield site

b. Brownfield site

c. Superfund site

d. New subdivision

 

2. An entrance with no steps, wide hallways and spacious rooms are all hallmarks of what kind of design?

a. Energy-efficient

b. Flexible

c. Green

d. Universal

 

3. In the northern hemisphere, the majority of a home's glazing should face which direction?

a. South

b. North
c. East

d. West

 

 

 

4. Erosion control measures should contain how much sediment on the site?

a. 25% 

b. 50%

c. 75% 

d. 100%

 

5. What is the best method of protecting topsoil for future re-use?

a. Pile topsoil at the rear of the site

b. Pile topsoil and cover with tarp

c. Pile topsoil and surround with silt fence

d. Pile topsoil and cover with seed and straw

 

6. During construction, which of the following will help minimize erosion?

a. Time all soil disturbance to occur at the same time

b. Phase soil disturbance to only occur as needed

c. Do grading in the winter

d. A and C

 

7. Smaller homes that meet the occupants needs will result in:

a. Uncomfortable homes

b. More efficient homes

c. Cheaper mortgages

d. Smaller carbon footprint

 

8. A typical 2,000-ft² home generates how much landfill waste?

a. 1 ton

b. 4 tons

c. 8 tons

d. 24 tons

 

9. Typically, how much construction waste is recyclable?

a. None

b. One fourth
c. One half

d. Two thirds

 

10. The average American spends how much time indoors?

a. 25% 

b. 60%
C. 75%

d. 90%

 

11. What is integrated design, and what are the benefits?

12. Why is universal home design considered green?

13. List and describe the steps a builder should take to manage erosion and stormwater on the construction site.

14. Describe three architectural decisions that affect a home's energy use.

 

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