Please answer the following questions using the attached textbook:

CHAPTER 1:

Write a definition of the first law and the second law of thermodynamics.

What are some of the ecological conditions that are necessary for human life to continue on Earth?

CHAPTER 2:

What is the design concept of cradle to grave? Explain how that concept relates to construction.

What is the design concept of cradle to cradle? Explain how that concept relates to construction.

CHAPTER 3:

Write a couple of ideas describing how you might be able to take the 2030 challenge into the work you do.

Call your electric company and ask them if they are investing in any renewable resources to provide energy, or are they relying only on coal. Write their response.

Think about what you would need to do to live within your energy means. Write out some actions that you can take right now. Write a plan for actions you can take within the next five years.

CHAPTER 4:

What are the differences in the design process between a conventional and sustainable building process?

In what ways (and to whom) can the conventional approach to the building be more expensive than the sustainable approach?

What is an integrated design charrette, and who should attend?

What is a carbon footprint? What does that mean, and what is your carbon footprint?

CHAPTER 5:

What are the differences in the design process between a conventional and sustainable building process?

The new wisdom in building design is to include building occupants in the design process. Why is that important?

What is the whole system? Give an example.

Why must every participant in a design charrette be willing to learn and to think in terms of whole systems?