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CASE STUDY
Answer ALL questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.

In a Caribbean island state, there is a recently constructed building situated along the Windward
seacoast. The building is dark grey and has a flat, tarred concrete roof. The structure is tightly
sealed with heavy window shades. The outer wall of the main lobby of this building is
predominantly glass. However, artificial lighting is utilized during the day. All rooms within the
building are air-conditioned at the coolest temperature level. The hot water in the building is
supplied by an electrical water heating system.

1. Discuss FIVE issues related to energy inefficiency.
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