Mid Term Examination

Seventh Semester
Paper Code: ETEN – 419 Subject: Planning and design of Green buildings
Time: 1.5 Hours Maximum Marks: 30
Note: Attempt any 3 questions. Q.No. 1 is compulsory.
Assume any missing data suitably, if not given.
Q1. Attempt the following: (4 x 2.5 = 10)

a) CDM
b) Life cycle engineering with reference to green building
c) Role of sheathing material on condensation of walls
d) Concept of Heat flow in Homes

Q2. i. What do you mean by embedded energy of building materials? Explain with example how
building materials are to be selected based on this concept. (5)
ii. . Describe in detail about LEED rating system and its significance. (5)

Q3. i. Describe the effect of shape and orientation of building in the design of green building?
(5)
ii. Discuss about alternative building materials for the construction of green buildings. (5)

Q4. Discuss the concept and principle of Earth Air Tunnel System in detail. Also indicate the
important design parameters that impact the performance of the Earth Air Tunnel System.
(10)