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PROPERTY281 Test 2 > L15/16 Quizzes > Flashcards

L15/16 Quizzes Flashcards

1
Q

In order to qualify as a __ development site under the US definition of the term, it must involve real or perceived environmental contamination

A

Brownfield

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2
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T/F: The green building rating tool, LEED-NC (New Construction) is ideal for office development projects where some space is pre-leased but others are awaiting future tenant commitments

A

False

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3
Q

In order to earn a LEED certificate, the project needs to earn at least _ out of 100 points

A

40

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4
Q

Within the context of the ecological design process, a key reason for the involvement of a construction professional is to advise on the project budget and _

A

Schedule

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5
Q

Which type of green roof is suitable for a retrofit of an existing roof?

A

Extensive

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6
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Which of the following is NOT a valid strategy for earning LEED points related to Alternative Transportation

a. bicycle parking
b. changing rooms and shower facilities
c. recharging points for hybrid/electric cars
d. maximise number of on site parking
e. all are valid strategies
f. none are valid strategies

A

Maximise number of on site parking

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7
Q

The building component(s) that use more energy than any other (roughly 25%) are __

A

Chillers

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8
Q

A passive __ beam is a particular type of radiant cooling system involving fixtures that are often suspended just below the ceiling and typically incorporate artificial lighting

A

Chilled

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9
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__ is wastewater from bath sinks, bathtubs, washing machines, etc that is nutrient-rich and is recycled to flush toilets and/or irrigate landscaping

A

Graywater

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10
Q

T/F: Unlike the Australian and NZ Green Star rating tools, the US based LEED system features comprehensive building commission as a prerequisite for certification

A

True

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11
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According to Miller et al. (2008) the bulk (approx 75%) of a green building’s benefits (measured in net-present value over 20 years) is comprised of:

a. Energy savings
b. Emissions savings
c. Water savings
d. Operations and maintenance savings
e. Productivity and health value
f. None of the above

A

Productivity and health value

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12
Q

NABERS mandatory disclosure of energy efficiency effects all of Australia’s commercial buildings 2+ years old with at least __ square metres of net lettable area

A

1000

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13
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T/F: According to PhD research conducted by Jeremy Gabe, office tenants within Sydney CBD do not pay rent premiums for energy efficiency

A

True

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14
Q

In Rehm and Ade (2013) green buildings’ cost plans were benchmarked against cost data from Davis Langdon’s __

A

Blue book

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15
Q

T/F: In terms of real estate, the portions of solar radiation that are of highest importance are the visible spectrum and infrared

A

True

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16
Q

__ is the measure of the amount of visible light that passes through a window

A

Visual transmittance

17
Q

Which of the following has the highest efficacy;

a. Fluorescent
b. Sun at 7.5 degrees
c. Sun at 25+ degrees
d. Sky (average)
e. Sky (clear)
f. Incandescent

A

Sky (clear)

18
Q

In the Southern Hemisphere, the __ exposure is the most important in terms of source for bringing daylight into a commercial buidling

A

North

19
Q

When a light shelf is NOT incorporated into window design, the height of the window (from the floor) is multiplied by __ to determine the approximate room depth that could be effectively daylit

A

1.5

20
Q

When a highly reflective light shelf is incorporated into window design, the height of the window (from the floor) is multiplied by __ to determine the approximate room depth that could be effectively daylit

A

2.5

21
Q

T/F: In order to get the most bang for your buck in terms of daylight being directed inside, ALL surfaces should have high resistance values

A

False

22
Q

In order to best match the distribution of daylight, the coordinated artificial lighting should be

a. direct
b. direct/indirect
c. indirect
d. all are equally suitable

A

Direct/indirect

23
Q

T/F: Split-wiring (or stepped switching) is in between conventional switching and dimming in terms of cost and occupant

A

True

PROPERTY281 Test 2 (13 decks)

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