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13/15 13 — Sustainable and Inclusive Architecture Online Quiz Questions

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20 questions
01
Choose one
1 point

A designer reduces a building’s cooling demand by improving its shading and insulation before selecting mechanical equipment. Which part of the sustainability hierarchy does this most directly illustrate?

  1. A

    Renewables

  2. B

    Efficiency

  3. C

    Sufficiency

  4. D

    End-of-life recovery

02
True or false
1 point

True or false: A resilient building must be able to continue essential functions, recover from disruption, and adapt to changing conditions; physical strength alone is not sufficient.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

03
Written response
1 point

What architectural term describes converting an existing building to a new function, such as turning a warehouse into housing?

04
Fill in the blank
1 point

Emissions from heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, appliances, and hot water are classified as .

05
Choose one
1 point

A building in a suitable climate needs to reduce indoor temperature swings without relying entirely on mechanical cooling. Which passive strategy is most appropriate?

  1. A

    Increasing window area on every façade

  2. B

    Using only mechanical air-conditioning

  3. C

    Using thermal mass with suitable ventilation

  4. D

    Replacing insulation with reflective interior paint

06
Choose all
1 point

Which measures directly improve a building’s ability to maintain essential functions during flooding or a power outage? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Locate critical equipment above expected flood levels

  2. B

    Provide backup power for essential systems

  3. C

    Add a larger parking area

  4. D

    Provide operable windows or other passive ventilation

07
True or false
1 point

True or false: Converting an existing building to a new use is automatically more sustainable than constructing a new building.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

08
Written response
1 point

What building-performance indicator expresses annual energy use per unit of floor area?

09
Fill in the blank
1 point

Design that aims to make environments usable by as many people as possible without requiring special adaptation is called .

10
Choose one
1 point

Which approach best evaluates whether a proposed material supports whole-life sustainability?

  1. A

    Choose the material labeled natural, regardless of quantity or durability

  2. B

    Choose the material manufactured closest to the site, regardless of performance

  3. C

    Evaluate quantity, durability, maintenance, transport, manufacturing, performance, and end-of-life options

  4. D

    Choose the material with the highest recycled-content percentage in every case

11
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1 point

Which considerations belong to inclusive architectural design beyond basic physical access? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Neurodiversity and sensory sensitivity

  2. B

    Language, culture, and wayfinding

  3. C

    Only the minimum width of a standard doorway

  4. D

    Affordability and access to transportation

12
Open ended
1 point

A structurally sound but energy-inefficient warehouse could either be adapted into housing or demolished and replaced. Explain how you would determine which option is more sustainable and socially responsible.

13
Choose one
1 point

Which sequence best reflects the material’s recommended approach to improving building energy performance?

  1. A

    Install renewable generation first, then increase equipment size to match it

  2. B

    Reduce loads, select appropriately sized systems, use controls and monitoring, then supply remaining demand with low-carbon energy

  3. C

    Maximize mechanical capacity, then assess whether shading or insulation is necessary

  4. D

    Rely on the building’s appearance and equipment labels instead of measuring use

14
True or false
1 point

True or false: A building can be technically resilient yet socially fragile if it is unaffordable, difficult to operate, inaccessible, or likely to cause displacement.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

15
Choose one
1 point

A design team wants to reduce a building's cooling demand before selecting mechanical equipment. Which approach best follows the material's hierarchy of sufficiency, efficiency, and renewable supply?

  1. A

    Install a larger air-conditioning system and offset its electricity with solar panels.

  2. B

    Use shading and insulation to reduce cooling demand before sizing mechanical equipment.

  3. C

    Maximize unshaded west-facing glazing to increase afternoon solar gain.

  4. D

    Rely exclusively on portable mechanical equipment after the building is occupied.

16
Choose one
1 point

A community center must remain operational during power outages and severe storms. Which design decision most directly supports the definition of resilience in the material?

  1. A

    Use decorative materials that visually suggest permanence.

  2. B

    Place all critical equipment in the lowest level for easy access.

  3. C

    Provide backup power for essential systems while planning for changing conditions.

  4. D

    Design only for average historical weather conditions.

17
Written response
1 point

What architectural term describes converting an existing building to a new function while retaining some or all of its existing framework?

18
Choose one
1 point

Which example is classified as operational carbon rather than embodied carbon?

  1. A

    Emissions from heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, and hot water during building operation.

  2. B

    Emissions only from the demolition of a building at the end of its life.

  3. C

    Emissions associated exclusively with transporting occupants to the building.

  4. D

    Emissions avoided whenever an existing building is renovated.

19
Written response
1 point

What is the full name of the building-performance indicator that measures annual energy use per unit of floor area?

20
Choose one
1 point

An architect is deciding whether to renovate an existing building or replace it. Which evaluation method best follows the material's approach to adaptive reuse?

  1. A

    Choose reuse whenever a building is old, regardless of its condition or future energy use.

  2. B

    Demolish every existing building because new construction can use newer technology.

  3. C

    Choose the option with the lowest initial construction cost, ignoring maintenance and end-of-life.

  4. D

    Compare retained-structure emissions, renovation energy, future operation, added materials, lifespan, and adaptability.