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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is meant by an "industrial re-evolution"?
2. What would NOT be a characteristic of a building inspired by the cherry tree?
3. What model do early nomads follow?
4. What is another reason to build using local materials?
5. Which product is an example of a monstrous hybrid, as the authors describe it?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe how our water supply is affected by the "throwaway" mentality.
2. Give two examples of local cooling power.
3. Describe what modern design and architecture does to the landscape.
4. What are some advantages of designing homes with local materials?
5. Explain what the authors mean by a "throwaway society."
6. Describe the qualities a building would provide if its design were based on a cherry tree. For example, would it be dark or light inside, warm or cold, etc?
7. Explain and give an example of what the authors mean by products that are "monstrous hybrids".
8. How are the materials used to make the book Cradle to Cradle different than a typical bookstore book?
9. Explain how ants are a model for positive design that contributes to the environment.
10. Which is more cost effective, large scale power or small scale power? Explain.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Industry, government, and consumers are all responsible for putting eco-effectiveness into practice. Explain how each group can contribute to putting eco-effectiveness into practice, and define the responsibilities of people in each group to support eco-effective designs.
Essay Topic 2
Compare and contrast the design concepts behind "one size fits all" and designing for "local use." How does each concept use energy and resources? What are the costs and benefits to each concept? Give some examples of product designs for each design concept.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay to examine the problems with the current packaging used on products. Explain how packaging can be wasteful, and describe the effects of packaging on the environment. Provide some solutions to improve the current packaging designs or systems.
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