What are the benefits to building a dome shaped home out of dirt and sandbags?

Cheap to build, cheap to heat and cool., If you build it, you can brag about building a home by hand!

Which is an example of biomimicry?

Pipes formed like leave veins., Water resistant rain coats.

A carbon footprint is defined as the total sets of...

greenhouse gas emissions caused by people, companies, etc.

What is vertical farming?

Urban agriculture growing plant life in vertical greenhouses

What are eco bridges or wildlife crossings?

Habitat conservation projects to combat habitat fragmenting., Structures that help animals cross human made barriers.

What is the goal of sustainable architecture?

Minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings.

Which is NOT a "greener home" feature covered in class ...

Solar powered artificial intelligence.

As discussed in class, a innovative solution to a housing disaster zone could be...

Small but effective 3D printed homes.

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Tiny Houses Part 1

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What are the benefits to building a dome shaped home out of dirt and sandbags?
You get a great eco friendly and sustainable workout.
Cheap to build, cheap to heat and cool.
They look different and distinct.
If you build it, you can brag about building a home by hand!
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Which is an example of biomimicry?
Pipes formed like leave veins.
Dart shaped bicycle helmets.
Bird beaks.
Water resistant rain coats.
3
A carbon footprint is defined as the total sets of...
carbon neutral pairs of shoes you own.
computing data measuring global warming.
methane gas created by cow farts.
greenhouse gas emissions caused by people, companies, etc.
4
What is vertical farming?
Vertical gardens in rural areas.
The vertical yield of plant life in Minnesota.
Urban agriculture growing plant life in vertical greenhouses
Hoop dreams that plant life have.
5
What are eco bridges or wildlife crossings?
Green bridges that allow space for vertical gardens.
Habitat conservation projects to combat habitat fragmenting.
Sustainable architecture designed with humans in mind.
Structures that help animals cross human made barriers.
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In terms of building a new house or refurbishing an old house, which creates MORE carbon waste?
Neither.
Refurbishing an old house.
Building a brand new house.
7
What is the goal of sustainable architecture?
Urban agriculture cultivating plant life in skyscrapers.
Efficiency, moderation, energy, trees, flowers, plants, etc.
Build homes that have more green space.
Minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings.
8
Why did humans first begin building homes?
To stay warm!
To protect and store food!
To hang out and play PS4.
To have a place to sleep!
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Which is NOT a "greener home" feature covered in class ...
Smart meters.
Solar powered artificial intelligence.
Underfloor heating.
Rainwater harvesting barrels.
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As discussed in class, a innovative solution to a housing disaster zone could be...
Small but effective 3D printed homes.
Better building practices.
NASA is planning to build homes on the moon!!!
Sustainable architecture that builds green spaces into homes

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