Materials and Sustainability Flashcards
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Which of the following most improves indoor air quality during and after construction?
Answer: Specifying low-emitting materials and adequate ventilation
Low-emitting materials plus ventilation reduce pollutants indoors.
A sustainable countertop option made from recycled paper and resin is:
Answer: Paper composite (e.g., PaperStone)
Paper composite countertops use recycled paper bonded with resin.
Which factor does NOT contribute to a material being 'green'?
Answer: High volatile organic compound emissions
High VOC emissions harm air quality, making a material less sustainable.
Reclaimed wood is valued in sustainable design mainly because it:
Answer: Reuses existing material and avoids new harvesting
Reclaimed wood repurposes existing timber, avoiding new tree harvesting.
Which insulation material is derived from recycled denim or cotton?
Answer: Cotton/denim batt insulation
Recycled cotton and denim can be manufactured into batt insulation.
Specifying modular furniture supports sustainability primarily by:
Answer: Enabling reconfiguration and reducing replacement
Modular furniture can be reconfigured and reused, reducing waste.
What is 'greenwashing' in the context of sustainable materials?
Answer: Misleading claims that exaggerate a product's environmental benefits
Greenwashing is deceptive marketing overstating environmental benefits.
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