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CHAPTER 12
Conservation and
Environmental Design
and Construction

TEST

Directions: Answer the following questions with short, complete statements or drawings as needed on
an 8 1/2" ⫻ 11" sheet of notebook paper, or complete the electronic chapter test on the Student CD.
1. Letter your name, Chapter 12 Test, and the date at the top of the sheet.
2. Letter the question number and provide the answer. You do not need to write the question.
Answers can be prepared on a word processor if approved by your course guidelines.

Question 12–1 List three reasons why energy-efficient construction techniques are becoming important.
Question 12–2 Describe at least one factor that may be a disadvantage of energy-efficient construction.
Question 12–3 What is the primary goal of energy-efficient design and construction?
Question 12–4 Identify at least one goal of conservation design.
Question 12–5 Why is it possible to use energy-efficient design in any architectural style?
Question 12–6 Why is it possible to implement some energy-efficient design in every new home?
Question 12–7 List two site factors that contribute to energy-efficient design.
Question 12–8 List two room layout factors that contribute to energy-efficient design.
Question 12–9 List two window placement factors that contribute to energy-efficient design.
Question 12–10 What are the two basic residential and commercial uses for solar heat?
Question 12–11 Describe passive and active solar heating.
Question 12–12 List and describe three factors that influence a good solar design.
Question 12–13 Discuss the concept of right to light.
Question 12–14 Define each of the following solar systems and make a sketch to show how it functions:
a. South-facing glass
b. Clerestory windows
c. Thermal storage wall
d. Roof pond
e. Solarium
Question 12–15 Define solar collector.
Question 12–16 What are solar architectural concrete products, and how do they function?

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Question 12–17 Describe three applications of geothermal heating and cooling systems.
Question 12–18 Describe the function of photovoltaic cells.
Question 12–19 What is the recommended overhang for 36° north latitude?
Question 12–20 What is the recommended overhang for 48° north latitude?
Question 12–21 Define direct solar gain.
Question 12–22 Give two advantages of wind power generation.
Question 12–23 List at least 10 features and/or products that can be considered for designing a healthy home.
Question 12–24 What are sustainable buildings?
Question 12–25 Describe the green building concept.
Question 12–26 Define brownfields.
Question 12–27 Define green power.
Question 12–28 Briefly describe the Energy Star program.

STUDENT CD QUESTIONS
The following questions are based on the Student CD–related content found in this chapter. These questions are optional
depending on your course objectives.
Question CD 12–1 List two factors that influence a reduction in air infiltration into a structure. Refer to the Student CD:
ENERGY-EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES.
Question CD 12–2 Identify at least two goals of an energy-efficient construction system. Refer to the Student CD: ENER-
GY-EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES.
Question CD 12–3 List three general materials for energy-efficient construction. Refer to the Student CD: ENERGY-EFFI-
CIENT CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES.
Question CD 12–4 What is caulking? Where is it typically used? Refer to the Student CD: ENERGY-EFFICIENT CON-
STRUCTION PRACTICES.
Question CD 12–5 What is the recommended thickness for a vapor barrier in a crawl space? Refer to the Student CD:
ENERGY-EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES.
Question CD 12–6 Refer to the Student CD: ENERGY-EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES. List the typical R-
value for the following uses based on the DOE recommendations:
a. Flat ceilings
b. Floors
c. Walls
Question CD 12–7 Describe and show sketches demonstrating the envelope design. Refer to the Student CD: ENVELOPE
DESIGN.
Question CD 12–8 What are radiant barriers, and what is their function? Refer to the Student CD: ENERGY-EFFICIENT
CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES.
Question CD 12–9 Describe the function of insulation. Refer to this chapter, to Chapter 9, and to the Student CD: ENER-
GY-EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES.
Question CD 12–10 List at least four items that influence how much insulation a home should have. Refer to this chapter,
to Chapter 9, and to the Student CD: ENERGY-EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES.
Question CD 12–11 What does R-value measure? Refer to this chapter, to Chapter 9, and to the Student CD: ENERGY-
EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES.
Question CD 12–12 The ability of material to slow heat transfer is called what? Refer to this chapter, to Chapter 9, and to
the Student CD: ENERGY-EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES.
Question CD 12–13 What does the “R” in R-value mean? Refer to this chapter, to Chapter 9, and to the Student CD: ENER-
GY-EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES.
Question CD 12–14 Briefly describe loose-fill insulation. Refer to the Student CD: ENERGY-EFFICIENT CONSTRUC-
TION PRACTICES.

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Question CD 12–15 Give at least one advantage of loose-fill insulation. Refer to the Student CD: ENERGY-EFFICIENT
CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES.
Question CD 12–16 Provide a brief description of batts and blanket insulation. Refer to the Student CD: ENERGY-EFFI-
CIENT CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES.
Question CD 12–17 Why is careful installation of batts and blanket insulation important? Refer to the Student CD: ENER-
GY-EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES.
Question CD 12–18 Give at least three advantages of rigid insulation. Refer to the Student CD: ENERGY-EFFICIENT CON-
STRUCTION PRACTICES.
Question CD 12–19 Identify at least three places where rigid insulation is commonly used. Refer to the Student CD: ENER-
GY-EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES.
Question CD 12–20 Give at least two advantages of foam-in-place insulation. Refer to the Student CD: ENERGY-EFFI-
CIENT CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES.
Question CD 12–21 Name the only insulation that can be used in closed cavities. Refer to the Student CD: ENERGY-EFFI-
CIENT CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES.
Question CD 12–22 What is the R-value range per inch of thickness for fiberglass batts and blanket insulation? Refer to this
chapter, to Chapter 9, and to the Student CD: ENERGY-EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES.
Question CD 12–23 Describe insulated windows. Refer to the Student CD: ENERGY-EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION
PRACTICES.
Question CD 12–24 What is the advantage of using argon gas in insulated windows? Refer to the Student CD: ENERGY-
EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES.
Question CD 12–25 What is low-e glass and what does it do? Refer to the Student CD: ENERGY-EFFICIENT CON-
STRUCTION PRACTICES.
Question CD 12–26 What is the class of a window that has a U-value of 0.40? Refer to the Student CD: ENERGY-EFFI-
CIENT CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES.
Question CD 12–27 Identify a foam-in-place insulation material that gives high R-values and airtight seals and provides low
toxicity. Refer to this chapter, to Chapter 9, and to the Student CD: ENERGY-EFFICIENT CON-
STRUCTION PRACTICES.
Question CD 12–28 Refer to this chapter, to Chapter 9, and to the Student CD: ENERGY-EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION
PRACTICES. Give the insulation code for the following building components based on sample energy
code requirements:
a. Walls
b. Flat ceilings
c. Vaulted ceilings
d. Underfloor
e. Basement walls
f. Slab floor edge
g. Forced-air ducts
h. Windows
i. Front entry door
j. Other exterior doors
k. Skylights

PROBLEMS
Write a report of 250 or fewer words on one or more of the following topics:
Problem 12–1 U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Problem 12–2 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Problem 12–3 Green Building Rating System

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Problem 12–4 Energy Star

Problem 12–5 Energy-efficient construction, caulking, vapor retarders, radiant barriers
Problem 12–6 Energy-efficient construction, insulation
Problem 12–7 Energy-efficient construction, insulated windows
Problem 12–8 Solar energy design
Problem 12–9 Thermal storage walls
Problem 12–10 Envelope design (Refer to the Student CD: ENVELOPE DESIGN.)
Problem 12–11 Active solar systems
Problem 12–12 Geothermal systems
Problem 12–13 Wind energy, including local projects
Problem 12–14 Healthy design and construction
Problem 12–15 Brownfields
Problem 12–16 Green power
Problem 12–17 The Commons
Problem 12–18 NAHB Green Building Guidelines
Problem 12–19 Indoor air quality
Problem 12–20 The LEED for Homes program
Problem 12–21 National Green Building Standard
Problem 12–22 EnviroHome Initiative, Canadian Home Builders’ Association
Problem 12–23 Roof ponds
Problem 12–24 Green roof
Problem 12–25 Solarium
Problem 12–26 Solar collectors and storage
Problem 12–27 Solar architectural concrete products
Problem 12–28 Photovoltaic modules
Problem 12–29 Hydroelectric power
Problem 12–30 Evaluate and describe your own principles surrounding the energy-efficient design and construction appli-
cations discovered in this chapter.

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