Sustainability

Question 1

The Natural Step

Answer 1

More building products that can be recycled and are biodegradable to create a more sustainable ecosystem

Question 2

Solar Radiation

Answer 2

1. The South wall of a building receives max. solar radiation in the winter
2. The roof and east and west walls of a building receive max. solar raditation in the summer

Question 3

Answer 3

Life-Cycle Inventory Model

Question 4

Vermiculie

Answer 4

Hazardous Material

• Used for pour-in unsulation,m acoustic finishes, fire protection and sound-deadening compounds.
• A hydrated lamiar magnesium-aluminum ironsilicate that resembles mica.

Question 5

Radon

Answer 5

Hazardous Material

• Most exposure occures in places where it accumulates: homes, schools and office buildings
• Colorless, odarless, tasteless, naturally occurring radioactive gas found in soils, rocks and water throughout the world.