Differentiate between development and sustainable development
[3 marks]Explain the factors affecting soil erosion.
[4 marks]What is the difference between surface runoff harvesting and rooftop rainwater harvesting? Explain the components of rooftop rainwater harvesting system.
[7 marks]Enlist different eco-friendly wood-based materials used in building construction
[3 marks]What is a green parking lot? Explain any one method for its design.
[4 marks]Explain the Structure of the LEED Suite of building assessment systems
[7 marks]Explain passive architect design using simulation approach and prescriptive approach.
[7 marks]Give three examples of reuse of water in a household.
[3 marks]Which are the major energy consuming activities in the buildings?
[4 marks]What is construction waste? Give examples of reuse of construction waste? Enlist the methods used for disposal of construction waste.
[7 marks]Give three examples of reuse of domestic wastewater.
[3 marks]Explain the role of CO2 is greenhouse effect and global warming.
[4 marks]Write a short note on alternative construction material.
[7 marks]What are green buildings? Write any three features of green building.
[3 marks]Discuss the types of natural ventilation used in the building.
[4 marks]What is the urban heat island effect? How can we mitigate urban heat islands? How do cool roofs and solar-reflective walls work?
[7 marks]State the three different techniques of generating renewable energy on-site.
[3 marks]How the use of low VOC material helps in achieving better indoor air quality?
[4 marks]Explain the methods of minimizing energy transmission through the building skin.
[7 marks]Explain the role of CFC and HCFC in ozone depletion
[3 marks]Why segregation of house hold waste is an important step before the ultimate disposal?
[4 marks]Define following Daylight & Electric Light Metrics: 1. Illuminance 2. Useful daylight illuminance 3. Daylight factor 4. Vertical sky component 5. Annual sunlight exposure 6. Luminance 7. Room cavity ratio1
[7 marks]Give examples of water efficient plumbing fixtures. Why they should be used?
[3 marks]Explain the methods which can be used to properly handle the organic solid waste generated from a residential facility.
[4 marks]Write a short note on Integrated Energy Monitoring System.
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