Exam 3: Green Construction

The most important element of green construction is it is a(n) __________ approach to building.

Flashing installed with a large gap off the roof surface will prevent leaks during windy rainstorms and, therefore, prevents rot inside the attic of the green-built home.

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

Many green home projects opt to create and follow a material recycling and waste management plans.

The first step to keeping the indoor environmental quality good is to__________ the pollutants that enter the house. The second step is an effective __________ system.

The __________ play the biggest role in how a green home performs over time; their actions impact how much energy and water are used.

Green building seeks to frame houses, wire circuits, and plumb bathrooms in ways that simply meet the minimum requirements of building codes.

The __________ minimizes the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and saves money in trash hauling and dumping fees.