ARE Sustainable Design and Environmental Systems 2

Question 1

The urban heat island effect is primarily caused by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Replacement of vegetation with heat-absorbing paved surfaces

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Increased urban green space

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High-albedo reflective surfaces

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Reduced fossil fuel combustion in cities

Question 2

Which term describes greenhouse gas emissions associated with the manufacturing, transportation, and installation of building materials—before a building is occupied?

Accepted Answer

Embodied carbon

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Operational carbon

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Life-cycle carbon

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Functional carbon

Question 3

The stack effect used in natural ventilation relies on which physical principle?

Accepted Answer

Warm air rising due to buoyancy differences

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Wind pressure differentials on the building facade

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Mechanical fan-assisted air circulation

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Evaporative cooling from water surfaces

Question 4

For a south-facing window in a hot climate, which glazing parameter most directly controls unwanted summer solar heat gain?

Accepted Answer

Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC)

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U-factor

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Visible light transmittance (VT)

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Air leakage rate

Question 5

Which stormwater management strategy uses vegetated, sloped channels to slow runoff, filter sediment, and promote groundwater infiltration?

Accepted Answer

Bioswale

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Retention pond

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Green roof

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Permeable paving

Question 6

In a building water conservation strategy, 'graywater' refers to water collected from which sources?

Accepted Answer

Sinks, showers, and laundry fixtures

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Toilets and urinals only

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Roof rainwater and condensate

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All building wastewater including sewage

Question 7

Energy modeling software is used during the design phase primarily to accomplish which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Predict annual energy consumption and verify code compliance

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Calculate gravity and lateral structural loads

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Determine construction cost estimates

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Produce permit-ready construction documents