PART - A (8 x 4 = 32)Answer ALL the Questions

1. State the need of Energy efficiency in buildings.

2. What are the climatic parameters which are affected by open spaces and built form?

3. What is Embodied energy of materials?

4. Write short notes on "Energy star" materials.

5. What is Solar active system?

6. Write short notes on the following renewable energy systems: Biomass, Tidal and Biogas.

7. Explain BREEAM.

8. How can the concept of sustainable site be achieved?

PART B (4 x 12 = 48)Answer ALL the Questions

9. Explain the Energy efficient techniques adopted in Historic buildings, with an example.(or)10. Explain how the following characters affect the microclimate of a site and state the design strategies for different climates.(a) Vegetation type and pattern(b) Water bodies(c) External surface characteristics

11. How can sustainability of materials be achieved by adopting Reduce, Reuse and Recycle?(or)12. Explain any four passive heating techniques with sketches.

13. Explain the components and working principle of Photovoltaic system with sketches.(or)14. Explain building automation system with example.

15. Explain LEED INDIA. Explain the salient features of the first Platinum rated green building in India, with sketches.(or)16. What are the concepts on Green Building? Explain any 3 in detail.