Exercise 1. Look through the first part of the text and agree or disagree with the following statements.
1. Green building practice is well developed in Sweden.
1 – Yes 2 – No
2. The project for "Bo01, City of Tomorrow" called Tango for its dynamic body nature was created as a model of sustainable design.
1 – Yes 2 – No
3. Eight steel and glass towers house 27 apartments which are of the same design.
1 – Yes 2 – No
4. Tango generates less energy for heating and cooling it needs.
1 – Yes 2 – No
5. Each apartment has a personal computer controlling many functions, such as heating and door locks.
1 – Yes 2 – No
6. Both FFNS and the contractor built innovative housing which ensures comfort and well-being to its residents.
1 – Yes 2 – No
7. Even the smallest rooms and bathrooms are well proportioned and appointed.
1 – Yes 2 – No
Exercise 2.From the second part of the text find the information about:
a) Bo01’s energy concept;
b) amenities for electricity generation;
c) design and properties of windows as an integral part of daylighting and electrical lighting system;
d) green landscape maintaining a healthy ecosystem;
e) Tango's roof surfaces.
Exercise 3.Choose the appropriate continuation of the following sentences dealing with the state-of-the-art information technology (IT) integrated in Tango's program.
| 1. "Intelligent wall" provides | a) all technology servicing the apartment |
| 2. Mechanical services include | b) climate, security, lighting |
| 3. IT service cupboard contains | c) under-floor hot water channels, heated ceiling panels, convectors providing cool air in summer |
| 4. IT system controls and monitors | d) wiring, vertical shafts for fiber-optic cables, mechanical services |
Exercise 4. State what residents can do using their laptops to activate the IT system via the building's private Web-based service interface.
Exercise 5. Thinkof the title to each part of the text.
Exercise 6. Make up a short summary of the text.