FIFTH SEMESTER B ARCH DEGREE EXAMINATION
(2013 SCHEME)
13 AR 1504: SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(Model Question paper)
Time : 3 Hours Marks :100
Instructions : 1) Answer ALL Questions
2) Illustrations in answers are important
1. Write short notes on the following
a) Kyoto Protocol
b) Human Development Index
c) Embodied Energy
d) Ecological Footprint
e) Xeriscaping
f) Environmental impacts of Industries
g) Compost
h) Air Pollution (8 x 5= 40 marks)
2.
a) Define Global warming and state the reasons. Describe the major impacts and
responses to Global Warming (15 marks)
OR
a) Explain the formation of Brundtland Commission and the terms and references for the
Commission. State and describe the major sections of Brundtland Commission report.
(15 marks)
3.
a) Describe the major components of Sustainable Architecture and discuss on the major
aspects of Sustainable site planning. (15 marks)
OR
b) Discuss in detail the major objectives and fundamental principles in Green building
concept and describe any one Global Green rating system. (15 marks)
4.
a) Discuss different methods of Rain water harvesting systems. With a neat sketch
explain a domestic water harvesting system with all the necessary components
(15 marks)
OR
b) Explain major systems of Water recycling and list the various uses of recycled water.
(15 marks)
