Exam: Sustainable Design - An Integrated Process

1. A project's lifetime cost ratio includes which of the following:

A. 75% staff salaries, 25% design/construction/operations
B. 95% staff salaries, 5% design/construction/operations
C. 10% design/construction/operations, 90% staff salaries
D. 20% design/construction/operations, 80% staff salaries

2. Energy efficient buildings can include which of the following design features:

a) Daylighting
b) Natural ventilation
c) Incandescent lighting
d) Super-insulated shell
A. a), b) & c)
B. b), c) & d)
C. a), c) & d)
D. a), b) & d)

3. Developers report sustainable buildings typically don't calculate as increased income producers.
A. True
B. False

4. Three potential solutions to minimize the impact of site development include restoration of a damaged site, development
of as little of the site as possible, and:
A. Locate all development into one corner.
B. Leave the site alone.
C. Spread the development out as much as possible.
D. Mitigate through non-development at another location.

5. Conservation, management and re-supply are all methods of responding to which natural resource concern?
A. Fire
B. Air
C. Earth
D. Water

6. The concepts of sustainability as applied during the integrated design process should begin at which phase of the project?
A. Site analysis/selection
B. Programming/goal setting
C. Design
D. Construction

7. Daylighting can be an effective tool to increase occupancy satisfaction levels, but only if designed correctly.
A. True
 B. False

8. Materials considered as environmentally friendly include which of the following features:

a) Produced locally/regionally.
b) Contains recycled content.
c) Contains waste by-products.
d) Is harvested/fabricated in environmentally friendly manner.
A. a), b) & d)
B. b), c) & d)
C. All of the above.
D. None of the above.

9. First cost expenditure studies have shown as little as ____ of an employer's staff budget can result in as much as ____
increased productivity. (Fill in the blanks)
A. 2%, 16%
B. 1%, 20%
C. 2%, 20%
D. 1%, 16%

10. Which of the following would not be included as a consideration when restoring a damaged site?
A. Evaluation of existing utilities.
B. Remediation of hazardous materials.
C. Review of previous historical uses.
D. Placing structures to interrupt water flows.

11. Which of the following correctly includes goals and statements for sustainable design projects?
A. Improve air quality, reduce energy use, support local construction, interrupt site conditions.
B. Support local construction, reduce maintenance needs, efficiently operate building systems,
increase energy demand.
C. Enhance damage to site, improve indoor air quality, reduce maintenance needs, support local
manufacturers.
D. Use standardized program for verification, enhance the site environment, improve occupied
conditions, use high performance materials.

12. Which of the following is NOT a component of conducting design charrettes?

A. Led by an effective facilitator.
B. Held only at the onset of the project.
C. Result in a series of brainstorm ideas.
D. Allow each individual to offer suggestions.

13. With the traditional design process, sustainable concepts were not generally considered in most aspects of establishing
the goals and objectives for project achievement.
A. True
 B. False

14. Team players that should be included with integrated design processes are which of the following?
A. Architect, Engineers, Financers, Contractors
B. Engineers, Contractors, Operators, Building Department Staff
C. Owners, Occupants, Maintenance Staff, Commissioning Agents
D. Architects, Contractors, Owners, Inspectors

15. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Program can only be used in the process of third-party
project certification.
A. True
B. False

16. The traditional design process linear progression of activities includes which of the following?
A. Architect, Bidding, Contractors, Owner
B. Owners, Architect, Contractors, Bidding
C. Owners, Contractors, Architect, Bidding
D. Architect, Engineers, Bidding, Contractors

17. One of the major differences in integrated design processes relates to the types of goals that Owners now come to expect
from their projects.
A. True
B. False

18. Which of the following is NOT an early adopter of integrated design methods?
A. European Architects
B. Louis Kahn
C. Caudill, Rowlett, and Scott
D. Australian Architects

19. What is a good method to find information about sustainable design for projects?
A. Discuss possible concepts with competitor design professionals.
B. Question the Owner about concepts that should be used.
C. Research samples of previous building projects with similar goals or use of the LEED Program.
D. None of the above.

20. Some of difficulties relating to the traditional design process include:

A. Minimal overlap of disciplines.
B. Lack of communication between disciplines.
C. Architect has direct control over all decision-making processes.
D. All of the above.
21. Projects that incorporate sustainable design concepts have which type of schedule as compared to traditional design:
A. Extended design and construction schedule.
B. Same design and construction schedule.
C. Extended design and same construction schedule.
D. Same design and extended construction schedule.

22. Team members selected to participate in the integrated design process should include those that:
A. Are experts in integrated design, but are reluctant to make decisions that commit the discipline.
B. Are novices in integrated design and are only looking for the best contract potential for their discipline.
C. Are knowledgeable about their specific discipline and are empowered to make decisions.
D. None of the above.

23. Design firms who have mastered the learning curve of sustainability discover:
A. Design costs typically will require substantially more effort.
B. The design process doesn't have to cost more to be achievable.
C. Sustainability can be started later in the design process and still be highly successful.
D. Sustainable design efforts are no different than traditional design efforts.

24. The web-based documentation process for completing LEED submittals has helped to minimize the paperwork
requirements.
A. True
B. False

25. The key to success to scheduling the agenda for any meeting is:
A. Keeping topics unknown to participants so they can make quick decisions based on reaction and not delay their
decision-making process.
B. Advising participants of required decisions and not allowing meetings to conclude until decisions are
accomplished.
C. Requesting participants to the meetings who have no decision or commitment-making capabilities.
D. Letting participants know ahead of schedule their commitment and decision requirements.

26.
Some of the challenges working with team members include:

a) Team members disagree with sustainability concepts.

b) Team members have difficulty acknowledging the benefits and results attainable from sustainability.
c) Team members are inadequately educated regarding sustainability.
d) Team members resist applying the concepts of sustainability.
A. b) and c) only
B. b) and d) only
C. a), c) & d)
D. a), b) & c)

27. The traditional design phase fee values used in the Owner/Architect Agreement, in order of Schematic Design, Design
 Development and Construction Documents are:
A. 20%, 25%, 30%
B. 20%, 20%, 35%
C. 15%, 20%, 40%
D. 25%, 25%, 25%

28. Collaboration benefits derived from the General Contractor's early participation include:
A. Final decisions on design and implementation of sustainability concepts.
B. Design reviews for constructability, construction cost knowledge, and value management.
C. Construction of systems designed without recommendations.
D. Design coordination and concept selection final decisions.

29. Difficulties with team members can be related to previous project experiences that were unsatisfactory or unprofitable.
A. True
B. False

30. Which of the following is not a challenge relating to participation of individuals in design charrettes:
A. The facilitator is often the sustainable champion who guides the efforts of workshop participants.
B. Team efforts can be replaced with individual agendas.
C. The lead designer must be skilled in constructively guiding the shape and function of the project.
D. None of the above.

31. Which of the following is not a component of successful daylighting:

A. Lighting with photo-cell sensors.
B. Color and reflectivity of walls and ceilings.
C. Depth of ceiling cavities.
D. External shading.

32. One of the real benefits of the computer modeling process is performing "what if" scenarios.
A. True
B. False

33. Owner and occupant satisfaction factors resulting from the use of daylighting include which of the following:
A. Reduced sick leave time.
B. Higher productivity levels.
C. Better outdoor environmental awareness.
D. All of the above.

34. Displacement ventilation is defined as the process of:

A. Pushing air from the ceiling ductwork to the level of the occupants.
B. Using natural ventilation for cooling in lieu of air conditioning.
C. Placing heated and cooled air at the level of the occupants.
D. None of the above.
35. Increasing the insulation levels of the building envelope can result in which of the following:
A. Increased energy use and costs.
B. Overall life cycle cost reduction.
C. Lower insulation values
D. Increased structural framing requirements.

36. Building Owners with raised floor systems have reported "churn rates" as low as 20%.
A. True
B. False

37. Match the cavity with the building services that are typically used with raised floor systems:
A. Floor - return air, power distribution, fire sprinklers.
B. Floor - supply air, power distribution, data/communication.
C. Ceiling - return air, direct/indirect lighting, power distribution.
D. Ceiling - supply air, fire sprinklers, return air.

38. Energy reductions from increased insulation values with computer modeling can also be cost effective.
A. True
B. False

39. Select the incorrect benefit to heating and cooling air introduced at occupant level through raised floor systems.
A. Lower temperature delivered heat.
B. Reduced volumes of air.
C. Lower temperature delivered cooling.
D. Reduced energy use and energy bills.

40. Select the correct statement regarding glazing.

A. Daylighting glass is to allow direct solar heat gain into the building.
B. Daylighting glass is normally low-E, high performance, tinted glazing.
C. Vision glass is normally low-E, high performance, clear glazing.
D. Vision glass is to allow exterior views by building occupants.

41. Window orientation should follow which of the following rules of thumb?
A. North and south so direct sunlight access can be screened.
B. Depth of daylighting perpendicular to the windows is 2.0 times the window head height.
C. LEED-NC uses 8'-0" as the division height between daylighting and vision panels.
D. Light shelves are used only to prevent solar heat gain through the daylighting panel.