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Chapter 4 Assessment
Summary
• Sustainability means that present generations use
environmental products and resources to meet
their needs, but also allows future generations to
meet their needs.
• Sustainable design assures that buildings and
interiors have less negative impact on the
environment and assures consideration of natural
resources.
• Principles of sustainable design include using less
energy, using renewable energy sources, selecting
materials from renewable sources, recycling,
conserving water use, protecting occupant health
and safety, and producing less waste.
• Many resources exist to guide sustainable design
including a number of certifi cation programs and
labeling systems.
• Professionals in housing-related and interior
design careers have a responsibility to promote
and use sustainable design practices in their work.
• Knowledge of the certifi cation programs and
other practices that guide sustainable design
is essential for all housing and interior design
professionals.
Terms in Action
1. Term antonyms Individually or with a
partner, create a T-chart on a sheet of paper and
list each of the Content and Academic Terms from
the beginning of the chapter in the left column.
In the right column, list an antonym (a word of
opposite meaning) for each term. Discuss how
understanding antonyms can help reinforce
word meanings.
Think Critically
2. Analyze evidence In the text, the author
indicates that “after use of energy-effi cient
appliances, one way occupants can manage and
control energy use is through home automation.”
Use the text and additional reliable resources to
investigate and analyze evidence about home
automation. How available is such technology
to the average consumer? What are the pros and
cons of home automation? Discuss your analysis
of this evidence with the class.
3. Analyze recycling New uses for recycled
materials are continually changing. Make a list
of three items that are currently not recycled
in your community. Analyze how recycling
these items could benefi t new housing. Some
examples include converting old auto frames
into steel beams and other building materials
and recycling plastic water bottles into
carpeting. What are your ideas? Post your ideas
to the class blog for discussion.
4. Predict consequences Environmental
scientists and others study the impact of housing
on the environment. Predict the consequences
of failure to build and renovate housing that has
little to no impact on the environment. Discuss
your predictions with the class.
Core Skills
5. Technology and speaking Consult a
home builder in your city to fi nd out how he
or she uses new technology in constructing
houses. This should include sustainable
building materials, construction techniques,
and equipment. Ask if he or she has built an
automated house or a house utilizing green or
sustainable building technology. How is this type
of housing becoming more affordable in your
community? Write a summary of your fi ndings
to share with the class.
6. Photo essay and speaking Check the
buildings in your community to see how many
have solar heating systems. Using a digital
camera, photograph the visible solar collectors.
Compile a photo essay with presentation
software complete with written photo
descriptions to share with your class. What
types of buildings (residential, commercial,
or government) seem to use solar power most
often? Present your fi ndings to the class with
your illustrated report.
7. Research and writing Presume you are an
investigative writer for a building technology
magazine. Your assignment is to research and
predict the most common trends for housing