Question 1 - 2
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
1.
The owners of the underground house
had never lived in the countryside.
were concerned about environmental matters.
wanted a professional to manage the project.
2.
What does the lecturer say about the site of the house?
The land was comparatively affordable.
Stone was still being extracted nearby.
The surrounding area was completely untouched.
Question 3 - 10
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
THE UNDERGROUND HOUSE
Design
Built within the earth on two floors
- The south-facing side was made from two layers of 3.
Photovoltaic tiles were attached to the wall
- Foam was added for better 4.
Special features
- Many internal mirrors and 5. increase the available light
- The house may eventually generate more 6. than it uses
- Recycled wood was used for the 7.
- Domestic 8. is treated organically
Environmental issues
- Using a large amount of 9. during construction harmed the environment
- The house will repay its “environmental debt” within 10.
. . .