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Learning Outcomes
After studying this chapter, you will be able to
• defi ne sustainability and sustainable design.
• summarize the importance of sustainable design.
• identify the principles or goals of sustainable design.
• determine reliable information sources for sustainable design.
• review examples of buildings with sustainable features.
• summarize the responsibilities of designers for sustainable design.
Reading with Purpose
Find an article on the Google News website that relates to the topics
covered in this chapter. Print the article and read it before you read the
chapter. Then, as you read the chapter, highlight sections of the news
article that relate to the text.
Chapter 4
Sustainability and Housing
Content Terms
sustainability
sustainable design
home automation
renewable energy sources
nonrenewable energy sources
photovoltaic (PV) system
geothermal energy
cogeneration
fuel cell
microturbine
volatile organic compounds
(VOCs)
photovoltaic shingles
graywater
Zero Energy Home (ZEH)
Earthship housing
Academic Terms
bandwidth
off-gassing
While studying, look for the access icon to:
• Practice the Content and Academic Terms with e-flash cards,
matching activities, and vocabulary games.
• Reinforce what you learn by completing the Review &
Assessment questions and e-mailing them to your instructor.
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