Nkba AKBD Sustainable Design
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The gases of concern involved in "greenhouse gas" come from many sources. Which of the following is NOT a source?
- A.
Waste emissions from burning fossil fuels.
- B.
Manufacture of hydrofluoro carbons (refrigerants).
- C.
Emissions from landfills and livestock on off gassing of chemicals.
- D.
Rainforests.
Correct Answer
D. Rainforests.Explanation
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Embodied Energy is defined as _____.
- A.
Is the measurement of energy involved in the production of a material from the extraction of the raw material through the fabrication of the finished product.
- B.
Environmental health, renewable resources and renewable energy.
- C.
The totality of energy necessary to create a product.
- D.
Both a & c.
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D. Both a & c.Explanation
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- 3.
A list of 5 of the many Third Party Evaluators is:
- A.
World Health Organization, US Energy Information Administration, Energy Star, Green Washing Association, and Green Guard.
- B.
C2C, Green Guard, Energy Star, Earth Advantage, and Forest Stewardship Council.
- C.
Environmental Science Association, Greenhouse Association, US Dept of Energy, UNEP News Center, ECC.
- D.
NKBA, NAHB, AIA, ASID, LEED.
Correct Answer
B. C2C, Green Guard, Energy Star, Earth Advantage, and Forest Stewardship Council.Explanation
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The carbon footprint ____.
- A.
Is the measurement of the global warming potential of both direct and indirect (GWP) of a product.
- B.
The imprint you leave when walking through a coal mine.
- C.
A term invented by the UN to identify energy used in S. America and Africa.
- D.
Used to define sick building syndrome.
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A. Is the measurement of the global warming potential of both direct and indirect (GWP) of a product.Explanation
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As a sustainability designer, a designer would want to get a home's:
- A.
Energy Home Program
- B.
Energy Efficiency Rating
- C.
Green Hammer Audit
- D.
North Faced Alignment
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B. Energy Efficiency RatingExplanation
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- 6.
Best sustainability practices for a kitchen or bath remodel would NOT include which of the following?
- A.
Clean site management including recycling and creation of healthy construction site.
- B.
Plan for a window location with a low u-value rating.
- C.
Insulate outlets.
- D.
Avoiding energy star products.
Correct Answer
D. Avoiding energy star products.Explanation
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- 7.
What are some of the causes of poor IAQ?
- A.
Off gassing of chemicals in building materials found in adhesives, laminated woods, fiber boards, cleaning supplies.
- B.
Mold and mildew.
- C.
Both a & b.
- D.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
C. Both a & b.Explanation
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- 8.
Combustible air pollutants are:
- A.
Biological molds, bacteria, pollen, animal dander, dust, mites
- B.
Radon
- C.
Asbestos
- D.
Formaldehyde
- E.
All of the above.
Correct Answer
E. All of the above.Explanation
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- 9.
Combustible air pollutants are created from?
- A.
Camp fires
- B.
Pests blocking vents
- C.
When gas is used for cooking or heating
- D.
Cleaning products, aerosols, and nail polish, etc.
- E.
Both c & d
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E. Both c & dExplanation
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Product Safety Data Sheets of MSDS are a valuable component of product stewardship and occupational safety and health. MSDS identify what information?
- A.
The safe handling procedures of a product and also aids emergency personnel in case of any physical contamination created by accident or misuse.
- B.
Is not important in Canada and US.
- C.
Does not include adhesives, paints and grouts.
- D.
Only includes first aid measure, handling and storage.
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A. The safe handling procedures of a product and also aids emergency personnel in case of any physical contamination created by accident or misuse.Explanation
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What is a LCA?
- A.
Line Company Assurance
- B.
Lifestyle Concern Assistance
- C.
Life Cycle Assessment
- D.
LinkedIn Communication Alliance
Correct Answer
C. Life Cycle AssessmentExplanation
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Life cycle assessment and environmental matters are not concerned with which of the following?
- A.
Third party environmental evaluation certification.
- B.
Products containing zero to low amounts of harmful substances.
- C.
Does the supplier/manufacturer recycle pre-consumer waste and have a mission statement incorporating environmental stewardship.
- D.
End of life recycle design for product once uninstalled.
- E.
All of the above.
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E. All of the above.Explanation
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- 13.
What are the four P's of a sustainable business?
- A.
Paint green, paper green, product green, promotion green.
- B.
Green planning, green processes, green product, green promotion.
- C.
Plumbing, power, plants, products.
- D.
Planning, package, power, promotion.
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B. Green planning, green processes, green product, green promotion.Explanation
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Which are the three components of the TBL - triple bottom line?
- A.
Energy, air, lights
- B.
People, planet, profit
- C.
Environment, life, clients
- D.
Goals, budget, design
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B. People, planet, profitExplanation
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Systems thinking incorporates _____.
- A.
Company, clients, employees, subs, office management, advertising, marketing, community, and environment.
- B.
Keys, locks, lights, switches, heating, cooling, ventilation, and transportation.
- C.
Building, vehicles, people, politics, budgets, landscapes, sprinklers, and entertainment.
- D.
Trains, planes, cars, air conditioning, and highways.
Correct Answer
A. Company, clients, employees, subs, office management, advertising, marketing, community, and environment.Explanation
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Products made from environmentally attractive materials are also _____.
- A.
Products that reduce material use.
- B.
Salvaged products.
- C.
Products with post consumer and post-industrial recycled content.
- D.
All of the above.
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D. All of the above.Explanation
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What is not typically found in green products?
- A.
Ozone depleting substances.
- B.
Traditional colors and textures.
- C.
Water.
- D.
Low maintenance.
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A. Ozone depleting substances.Explanation
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How could a company use a sustainability mission statement to its advantage?
- A.
To create clear communication and expectations between vendors and trades when making product and/or material selections.
- B.
To motivate - the clearer you are defining the direction, goals, and measurement of success, the more likely you are to achieving your environmental objective.
- C.
To attract a millennial workforce interested in a sustainable future.
- D.
To attract millennial clients interested in sustainable homes and design.
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B. To motivate - the clearer you are defining the direction, goals, and measurement of success, the more likely you are to achieving your environmental objective.Explanation
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Which is not one of the ways the 4 R's of green design can be incorporated into a kitchen or a bath?
- A.
Reduce - construction waste by recycling and careful deconstruction.
- B.
Reuse - existing materials or use salvaged building materials.
- C.
Recycle - use the landfill instead of recycling demo'd materials.
- D.
Recover - use careful construction techniques for construction waste.
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C. Recycle - use the landfill instead of recycling demo'd materials.Explanation
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