Drafting and Computer-Aided Design 10, 20, 30
Investigate building practices that promote energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) | Explore building practices (e.g., passive house design, house orientation, geographical location of the house, seasonal factors) beneficial to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. |
| (b) | Discuss the importance of building codes and by-laws related to public safety and pollution reduction. |
| (c) | Investigate ways that Indigenous knowledge and practices contribute to environmental sustainability and protection of natural resources. |
| (d) | Compare the cost of different types of building materials used for windows, doors, insulation and framing in energy efficient buildings. |
| (e) | Analyze potential environmental impacts of various building materials. |
| (f) | Discuss methods of disposing building materials to minimize their environmental impact. |
| (g) | Research current job site practices (e.g., recycling, repurposing used materials) that reduce waste of materials. |
| (h) | Compare effectiveness of environmentally sustainable building materials versus traditional building materials. |
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