LARC 0841 Quiz: Quiz2_StudyGuide(SustainableDesign)
13 Nov 2017
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Leed certification and leed categories related to green buildings and sustainability. Typical new ranch-style homes built throughout the us not only are heated with energy- wasting electricity but also are full of leaks through which up to 85% of heat is lost. Electricity from nuclear power plant (space heating) Getting heat from sun, super insulating them, and using plant covered green roofs. Save energy in existing building by insulating them, plugging leaks, and using energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, appliances and lighting. Ventilation system with high efficiency heat recovery (double flow ventilation unit) Strawbale is a superinsulator that is made from bales of low-cost straw covered with plaster or adobe. Depending on the thickness of the bales, its strength exceeds standard construction. A variety of renewable-energy resources are available but their use has been hindered by a lack of government support compared to non-renewable fossil fuels and nuclear power. Examples: direct solar, moving water, wind, geothermal.
