Exam 3: Green Construction

Water leaks in homes do more to reduce building performance than any other construction problem.

Green building projects often employ the "building team" approach to designing, planning, and constructing the home. List six key trade contractors who are likely to participate as part of the green building team.

Every green home project has a material recycling and waste management plan.

__________ and __________ are the two most well-known certification programs for residential green building construction.

The objective when selecting a lot, planning, and doing site work for a green-built house is to __________.

When rainwater runs off to a storm drain system, rather than soaking into the ground, it helps recharge the groundwater aquifer.

Fiberglass batt insulation that is overstuffed into a wall cavity and has air spaces along the top and bottom may only perform at half the expected insulating value due to the defects.

Naturally occurring gases like radon and water vapor are present in the earth beneath a house; they migrate through the foundation and accumulate inside the house.

Explain why the orientation of a green-built house on its lot must be carefully considered.