Brannigan's Building Construction for
the Fire Service Chapter 12
What is green construction? - Answer: also known as sustainable construction, it is considered to be
efficient and environmentally friendly
What is the proper firefighting perspective toward green construction? - Answer: do not assume that all
materials used are environmentally friendly
What are some possible materials used in green construction? - Answer: bamboo, adobe, straw bale,
cob, biopolymers, and ammonia
What is adobe? - Answer: bricks made of clay, sand, straw, manure, and stone
What is cob? - Answer: material similar to adobe
What is a biopolymer? - Answer: plastic made from renewable resources
What is ammonia? - Answer: an old refrigerate used for large refrigeration systems
What are some other materials used in green construction for energy conservation? - Answer:
polystyrene for insulation, polyurethane for insulation, radiant barriers, glass, green roof
What is a green roof? - Answer: an insulating roof that consists of vegetation and materials used to
support plant growth
What is a structural insulated panel (SIP)? - Answer: a stud-less wall assembly using a core of
polyurethane
What is structural insulated sheathing (SIS)? - Answer: an exterior sheathing that provides structural
stabilization, insulation, and a barrier to moisture
the Fire Service Chapter 12
What is green construction? - Answer: also known as sustainable construction, it is considered to be
efficient and environmentally friendly
What is the proper firefighting perspective toward green construction? - Answer: do not assume that all
materials used are environmentally friendly
What are some possible materials used in green construction? - Answer: bamboo, adobe, straw bale,
cob, biopolymers, and ammonia
What is adobe? - Answer: bricks made of clay, sand, straw, manure, and stone
What is cob? - Answer: material similar to adobe
What is a biopolymer? - Answer: plastic made from renewable resources
What is ammonia? - Answer: an old refrigerate used for large refrigeration systems
What are some other materials used in green construction for energy conservation? - Answer:
polystyrene for insulation, polyurethane for insulation, radiant barriers, glass, green roof
What is a green roof? - Answer: an insulating roof that consists of vegetation and materials used to
support plant growth
What is a structural insulated panel (SIP)? - Answer: a stud-less wall assembly using a core of
polyurethane
What is structural insulated sheathing (SIS)? - Answer: an exterior sheathing that provides structural
stabilization, insulation, and a barrier to moisture
