BArch Bachelor of Architecture Environmental Design and Sustainability

Question 1

Which passive solar design strategy uses thermal mass to absorb heat during the day and release it at night?

Accepted Answer

Indirect gain (Trombe wall)

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Direct gain

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Isolated gain (sunspace)

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Nighttime ventilation purge

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a 'cool roof' coating in warm climates?

Accepted Answer

Reflect solar radiation to reduce heat gain

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Increase thermal mass

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Improve acoustic performance

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Reduce wind uplift forces

Question 3

In the US, which rating system is most widely used to certify sustainable building design?

Accepted Answer

LEED

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BREEAM

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Living Building Challenge

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WELL Building Standard

Question 4

Which orientation of a building's long axis is generally preferred for passive solar performance in the northern hemisphere?

Accepted Answer

East–West

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North–South

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Northwest–Southeast

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Northeast–Southwest

Question 5

What does the term 'embodied carbon' refer to in sustainable architecture?

Accepted Answer

GHG emissions from material extraction, manufacturing, and construction

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CO₂ emitted during the building's operational life

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Carbon sequestered by on-site vegetation

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Carbon offsets purchased by the owner

Question 6

What is daylighting in architectural design?

Accepted Answer

The controlled admission of natural light into a building to reduce electric lighting needs

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Emergency exit lighting powered by batteries

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LED lighting calibrated to the circadian rhythm

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Floodlighting of a building exterior at night