This Is How We Build: Post Build

Welcome to module 6 of 6 of the This Is How We Build training series: Post Build

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These modules are designed to be completed as a whole for continued professional practitioner points and certification; or individually to test your knowledge on a particular subject.

If completing the entire This is How We Build series, each module will take you through different stages of a building, from inception through to end of life. Questions include hints, all of which can be found on the training module webpage or through provided links.

This sixth, and final, module focuses on how decisions made at design and construction stage affect a building's environmental impact at end-of-life.

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1. Why is building for longevity important? (Required.)

It reduces consent requirements.

It always lowers the upfront construction cost.

It reduces the need for replacement, maintenance, waste, and environmental impacts over time.

It eliminates the need for maintenance.

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2. What is the primary goal of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)? (Required.)

To estimate the cost of constructing a building.

To measure the environmental impacts of a building throughout its life.

To calculate how long a building will last.

To determine how much waste will be sent to landfill.

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3. What is one of the most effective ways to reduce end-of-life waste? (Required.)

Build larger buildings

Extend a building's useful life

Demolish buildings more carefully

Use more concrete

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4. In Sydney’s Quay Quarter Tower’s example, how much of the original building’s existing floorplates and structure, and how much of the original structural walls and core were retained? (Required.)

45% and 65%

63% and 55%

65% and 98%

75% and 95%

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5. Two building product options are being compared. One has a lower upfront cost but may require more maintenance. The other costs more initially but may last longer with minimal maintenance. Which of the following is the better approach? (Required.)

Choose the cheaper option to save money upfront.

Always choose the more expensive option.

Compare the whole-of-life costs, including maintenance, replacement, disposal, and environmental impacts, before making a decision.

Choose whichever option can be installed the fastest.

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6. Which of the following can help a building adapt to future renovations? (Required.)

Avoiding future maintenance.

Making design decisions that improve flexibility and adaptability.

Designing only for its first owner.

Using permanent adhesives everywhere.

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7. What is an example of a design decision that can make future building modifications easier? (Required.)

Providing good access to wall and ceiling spaces

Maximise the distance between loadbearing components

Use modular design techniques

Design for a greater load on the foundations and lower-storey supports to allow for upper storeys to be added in future

Allow flexibility with lighting, heating and ventilation wiring and controls

All of the above

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8. Why is regular maintenance important? (Required.)

Small repairs can prevent larger, more costly problems later.

It removes the need for renovations.

It increases demolition costs.

It reduces building consent fees.

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9. Which of the following items could potentially be reused after a renovation? (Required.)

Kitchen counters

Bathroom vanities

Doors

Windows

Timber frames

All of the above

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10. What is the primary benefit of re-selling or donating reusable building materials? (Required.)

It guarantees materials will never end up in landfill.

It extends the life of materials and reduces demand for new resources.

It reduces landfill costs.

It creates additional storage space.

This Is How We Build: Post Build

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* 1. Why is building for longevity important? (Required.)

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* 2. What is the primary goal of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)? (Required.)

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* 3. What is one of the most effective ways to reduce end-of-life waste? (Required.)

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* 4. In Sydney’s Quay Quarter Tower’s example, how much of the original building’s existing floorplates and structure, and how much of the original structural walls and core were retained? (Required.)

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* 5. Two building product options are being compared. One has a lower upfront cost but may require more maintenance. The other costs more initially but may last longer with minimal maintenance. Which of the following is the better approach? (Required.)

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* 6. Which of the following can help a building adapt to future renovations? (Required.)

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* 7. What is an example of a design decision that can make future building modifications easier? (Required.)

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* 8. Why is regular maintenance important? (Required.)

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* 9. Which of the following items could potentially be reused after a renovation? (Required.)

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* 10. What is the primary benefit of re-selling or donating reusable building materials? (Required.)

1. Why is building for longevity important? (Required.)

2. What is the primary goal of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)? (Required.)

3. What is one of the most effective ways to reduce end-of-life waste? (Required.)

4. In Sydney’s Quay Quarter Tower’s example, how much of the original building’s existing floorplates and structure, and how much of the original structural walls and core were retained? (Required.)

5. Two building product options are being compared. One has a lower upfront cost but may require more maintenance. The other costs more initially but may last longer with minimal maintenance. Which of the following is the better approach? (Required.)

6. Which of the following can help a building adapt to future renovations? (Required.)

7. What is an example of a design decision that can make future building modifications easier? (Required.)

8. Why is regular maintenance important? (Required.)

9. Which of the following items could potentially be reused after a renovation? (Required.)

10. What is the primary benefit of re-selling or donating reusable building materials? (Required.)