PA - Site Planning and Design - 2 - Sustainability and the Green Site

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What was the significance of California's 2008 building code?

It mandated energy conservation for all buildings in the state

It enforced strict regulations on sustainable site design

It required all buildings to have green roofs

It was the first statewide building code to require water and energy conservation (correct)

What is the primary focus of sustainable site design?

Retaining all functional elements of a site

Considering the relationships between the site and the community (correct)

Incorporating green roofs into all projects

Maximizing the program or intention of the project

What do many communities require in terms of development?

Energy conservation and greenhouse gas reductions

Better street design and more sensible use of resources (correct)

Sustainable environment and a robust economy

Green roofs on all buildings

What are states offering incentives to the private sector for?

Embracing a sustainable environment and a robust economy Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between sustainable environment and a robust economy, according to the text?

They are often portrayed as conflicting concepts Signup and view all the answers

What change came to the land development process eventually?

Adoption of energy conservation measures Signup and view all the answers

What are the five areas of concern used to evaluate projects?

Site design and planning, energy use, water management, materials resources and waste, and indoor environmental quality Signup and view all the answers

What does LEED stand for in the context of green building rating?

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Signup and view all the answers

Which consideration is mentioned for building position with regard to energy impacts?

Solar panel orientation Signup and view all the answers

What is a consideration for materials selection in the context of LEED certified building?

Environmental and life cycle considerations Signup and view all the answers

What is a sustainable site concern mentioned in the text?

Rethinking grounds maintenance to eliminate toxins Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the water reduction strategies for sustainable site concerns?

Reducing water consumption through design, plant selection, and maintenance Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for thoughtful, intelligent, and rational development?

Sustainability Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the workforce was directly employed by the construction industry in 2005?

5.5% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the gross domestic product of the United States does residential and commercial construction typically represent?

10% Signup and view all the answers

What is the net value of developed real estate in the United States, excluding the value of roads or other civic infrastructure?

$11 trillion Signup and view all the answers

According to studies, by how much could development increase in parts of the United States by 2030?

60% Signup and view all the answers

Who established the groundwork for sustainable design as early as the 1970s?

Christopher Alexander and Ian McHarg Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is collaborating to create voluntary national guidelines and performance benchmarks for sustainable land design?

American Society of Landscape Architects Signup and view all the answers

What did the Sustainable Sites Initiative produce in draft form in 2008?

"Guidelines and Principles of Sustainable Sites" Signup and view all the answers

What do principles of 'green site work' encourage designers to consider?

$nature of building materials and energy/material flows Signup and view all the answers

'Do no harm' principle encourages what action?

$Promote projects on sites with minimal disturbance or development Signup and view all the answers

'Precautionary principle' advises to be cautious in making decisions that could create risk to which aspects?

$Human and environmental health Signup and view all the answers

Who are some leaders whose views are influencing expectations of design professionals?

$William McDonough and Emory Lovins Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern of green development?

Increasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions Signup and view all the answers

According to the Department of Energy, what percentage of the human-caused greenhouse gas emissions are energy-related carbon emissions?

48 percent Signup and view all the answers

Which sector is responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than the industrial or transportation sectors?

Building sector Signup and view all the answers

What is the most commonly appreciated feature found in green buildings?

Increased natural light Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant reason for the lower operating costs of LEED-certified buildings?

Greater weight for credits reflecting concern with climate change and energy efficiency Signup and view all the answers

Which organization oversees the LEED certification process?

Green Building Certification Institute Signup and view all the answers

What does the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED program primarily aim to do?

Guide and measure the process of designing, building, and operating a green building Signup and view all the answers

What is one approach used to evaluate the life cycle costs and environmental impacts of building materials?

"Economic and Environmental Sustainability" (BEES) model Signup and view all the answers

Which fuel source is the least efficient and dirtiest of the major fuel sources?

"Dirty" coal Signup and view all the answers

"Green roofs" are known to reduce which environmental concern associated with buildings?

"Storm water runoff" Signup and view all the answers

"Energy efficiency in buildings can be improved through the use of which elements?"

"Building orientation and material selection" Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of a contemporary office building in the EU makes it four times more energy-efficient than its counterpart in the United States?

Amount of natural light incorporated Signup and view all the answers

Which principle of sustainable site design emphasizes the maximization and mimicry of ecosystem services?

Provide regenerative systems as intergenerational equity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Sustainable Sites Initiative?

Sustainable land design, construction, and maintenance practices Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dryscaping' refer to in the context of sustainable site planning?

Practicing water-efficient landscaping techniques Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of utilizing renewable energy resources in sustainable site design?

Meeting site energy demand for lighting Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using a collaborative and ethical approach in sustainable site design?

Encouraging direct and open communication among colleagues, clients, manufacturers, and users Signup and view all the answers

What aspect should be considered when specifying low-impact materials for sustainable site design?

Durability and low environmental impact Signup and view all the answers

Why is minimizing waste important in sustainable site planning and design?

To reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using existing buildings and infrastructure instead of developing in 'greenfields' according to sustainable site design guidelines?

'Green' Site Planning minimizing the loss of open space Signup and view all the answers

How does using regionally available, sustainably harvested, low-impact, and reused/recycled materials contribute to sustainable site design?

By reducing material use or increasing the efficiency of material use Signup and view all the answers

'Green development' encompasses a range of approaches that reduce environmental impacts of development and promote human health. Which element is NOT shared by these approaches?

'Green' Site Planning sustainability and the 'Green' Site Planning 'Green' Sites Initiative Signup and view all the answers