Buildings That Answer Their Climate

Question 1 · multiple choice

A steep roof helps in snowy regions by…

Eliminating foundations Shedding accumulated snow Collecting maximum snow weight Creating warmer snow

Question 2 · multiple choice

A courtyard shaded by surrounding walls can offer…

A cooler sheltered outdoor space A guaranteed sea breeze No air movement ever Permanent snow

Question 3 · multiple choice

A double-glazed window has two panes with a gap chiefly to…

Remove the need for frames Double all sunlight entering Make indoor air heavier Reduce heat transfer

Question 4 · true false

True or false: A green roof can include living vegetation above a waterproofing system.

True False

Question 5 · multiple choice

A ventilated roof gap can reduce heat entering rooms by…

Eliminating the ceiling Making the roof transparent Adding more direct sunlight Carrying warmed air away

Question 6 · multiple choice

Deep roof eaves can shelter walls from…

Rising groundwater Earthquakes completely Sun and wind-driven rain Every indoor sound

Question 7 · multiple choice

A dome spans space by distributing forces through…

An unsupported flat line A single hanging rope Only its paint Its curved shell

Question 8 · multiple choice

Why use local stone in some traditional buildings?

It reduces transport and suits available skills All local stone is identical Local stone never erodes It needs no shaping

Question 9 · multiple choice

A light shelf near a window aims to…

Collect drinking water Reflect daylight deeper indoors Store lamps in darkness Increase window weight

Question 10 · multiple choice

Why must a flat roof usually still have a slight slope?

To increase standing water To remove wind entirely To direct rain toward drainage To make every room taller