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By: Barbara A. Nadel, FAIA

AIA/Architectural Record Continuing Education

Instructions

• Read the article "Green Building: Essential Design Strategies "
• Complete the questions below, then fill in your answers .
• Fill out and submit the AIA/CES education reporting form in the magazine or print the form to receive one AIA learning unit.

Questions:

LU: 1 HS: 1

1. Which statement describes the characteristics of solar insulating glass?
a. Small hairline cracks can form under severe cold conditions
b. It expands under prolonged high temperatures
c. It reduces glare, increases thermal control and environmental comfort for building occupants
d. Special window film is applied to the glass to reduce condensation in cold weather

2. What is the commonly used term that describes characteristics measuring environmental impact and glass performance?
a. Solar Heat and Radiation Gain Coefficient
b. Light to Solar Gain Ratio
c. Visible Solar Light Transmittal Factor
d. Infrared Radiation Exponent

3. Which term describes materials that are perpetually circulated in closed loops?
a. Cradle-to-grave cycle
b. Cradle-to-cradle cycle
c. Industrial recycling
d. Reclamation of industrial waste

4. Bamboo ceilings do not provide acoustical control due to their sound transmission ratings.
a. True
b. False

5. Which does not describe advantages of disposing of old mineral fiber ceilings through a recycling program?
a. During demolition, removing old ceilings provides an early view of potential problems
b. Owners can avoid dumpster fees, handling and transportation costs
c. Recycling always requires long lead schedules for designated pick-ups
d. Creates less of a landfill impact

6. What materials are most commonly used for recycled ceiling products?
a. Mineral wool, vermiculite, cedar wood chips
b. Baking soda, soy byproducts, vermiculite
c. Crushed glass, telephone books, calcium sulfite
d. Cornstarch, newspaper, perlite

7. Federal water energy mandates require which standard for toilet fixtures?
a. 1.6 maximum gallons per flush
b. 3.6 liters per flushometer
c. 1.28 minimum gallons per flush
d. 1.3 maximum gallons per flushometer

8. Which of the following is true for hardwired and battery operated faucets and flushometers?
a. Battery operated products are driven by solar power
b. Hardwired and battery operated fixtures have the same first costs
c. Hardwired flushometers and faucets are best suited for new construction
d. Batteries are generally changed on average every 5 years, based on 10,000 activations per month.

9. Which statement does not describe a High Efficiency Toilet?
a. Flushes at 1.28 gallons per flush or less
b. Offers two low water use flush settings
c. Uses a minimum of 20 percent less water than a standard toilet
d. Is a non-field adjustable fixture

10. Which of the following is true about water efficient fixtures?
a. Dual flush toilets offer a low water use flush setting of between .8 to 1.6 gallons per flush
b. Dual flush toilets save water by offering two settings, for manual and automatic
c. Waterless urinals use cartridges that are replaced after about 10,000 uses
d. A pressure assisted toilet uses a flushometer to create a siphonic flushing action

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