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1. Name three national organizations that have developed green building criteria. What are the names of the programs? Why do you think these organizations have an interest in green building?
2. What do you consider the most crucial element in green design? Why?
3. Discuss what elements you would choose to build a sustainable building envelope. Be very specific with the products you would use. How many points are available from LEED or NAHB Green Standard for your design?
4. In developing the site, what is the most crucial design element? How would you propose to make the site sustainable? How many points are available?
5. What is your favorite green product? What are its best features? It's worst?
6. Define each term as it relates to sustainable construction.
a. ASHRAE indoor air quality
b. Brownfield building site
c. Building envelope
d. Construction waste management
e. Daylighting
f. Embodied energy
g. Effluent
h. Floodplain
i. Geothermal system
j. Heat transfer
k. Building orientation
l. Renewable energy
m. Certified wood
n. Water efficient landscaping
o. Photovoltaic systems
p. Volatile Organic Compounds
q. Renewable materials
r. Heating and cooling degree days.