CM 1070 quizzes

which of the following is NOT an environmental selling point for sustainable construction? a. reduced global warming b. improved overall quality of life c. reduced waste streams d. improved air and water quality - Answer-b. improved overall quality of life t/f the use of sustainable technologies and practices creates new employment opportunities. - Answer-true t/f sustainable design and construction tactics can result in significant social benefit to both facility stakeholders and society at large - Answer-false which of the following uses the least amount of energy? a. lighting b. cooking c. using a space heater d. using a water heater - Answer-b. cooking t/f construction actually have little to no effects on the environment, and thereby has no effect on global warming. - Answer-false t/f the benefits of sustainable design and construction offer the potential to change the way in which we as humans face the challenges of the next decade. - Answer-true which of the following is NOT an economic benefit for sustainable construction? a. reducing operating costs b. creating new business opportunities c. improving the image of the building d. reducing the civil infrastructure costs - Answer-b. creating new business opportunities to enhance occupant comfort and health leads to ____ - Answer-social benefits what are three main benefits that result from sustainable design and construction? - Answerenvironmental economic social