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Materials and Sustainability Flashcards

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  1. Which flooring material is naturally antimicrobial and made from renewable cork oak bark?

    Answer: Cork

    Cork is harvested from bark, is renewable, and has antimicrobial properties.

  2. What does 'embodied energy' of a material refer to?

    Answer: Total energy used to extract, process, and transport it

    Embodied energy is all energy consumed to produce and deliver a material.

  3. A designer specifies carpet tiles instead of broadloom partly for sustainability. Why?

    Answer: Individual damaged tiles can be replaced, reducing waste

    Carpet tiles allow spot replacement, minimizing waste compared to full replacement.

  4. Which certification specifically targets water-efficient plumbing fixtures?

    Answer: WaterSense

    EPA's WaterSense label identifies water-efficient fixtures.

  5. GREENGUARD certification primarily ensures a product meets standards for:

    Answer: Low chemical emissions

    GREENGUARD certifies products for low chemical emissions and better indoor air.

  6. Which of the following is a rapidly renewable textile fiber?

    Answer: Wool

    Wool is a natural, renewable fiber, unlike petroleum-based synthetics.

  7. Daylighting as a sustainable strategy primarily reduces:

    Answer: Reliance on artificial lighting and energy use

    Daylighting lowers electric lighting demand, saving energy.

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