46 Questions
What was the significance of California's 2008 building code?
It was the first statewide building code to require water and energy conservation
What is the primary focus of sustainable site design?
Considering the relationships between the site and the community
What do many communities require in terms of development?
Better street design and more sensible use of resources
What are states offering incentives to the private sector for?
Embracing a sustainable environment and a robust economy
What is the relationship between sustainable environment and a robust economy, according to the text?
They are often portrayed as conflicting concepts
What change came to the land development process eventually?
Adoption of energy conservation measures
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
What does LEED stand for in the context of green building rating?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Which consideration is mentioned for building position with regard to energy impacts?
Solar panel orientation
What is a consideration for materials selection in the context of LEED certified building?
Environmental and life cycle considerations
What is a sustainable site concern mentioned in the text?
Rethinking grounds maintenance to eliminate toxins
What is included in the water reduction strategies for sustainable site concerns?
Reducing water consumption through design, plant selection, and maintenance
What is the basis for thoughtful, intelligent, and rational development?
Sustainability
What percentage of the workforce was directly employed by the construction industry in 2005?
5.5%
What percentage of the gross domestic product of the United States does residential and commercial construction typically represent?
10%
What is the net value of developed real estate in the United States, excluding the value of roads or other civic infrastructure?
$11 trillion
According to studies, by how much could development increase in parts of the United States by 2030?
60%
Who established the groundwork for sustainable design as early as the 1970s?
Christopher Alexander and Ian McHarg
Which organization is collaborating to create voluntary national guidelines and performance benchmarks for sustainable land design?
American Society of Landscape Architects
What did the Sustainable Sites Initiative produce in draft form in 2008?
"Guidelines and Principles of Sustainable Sites"
What do principles of 'green site work' encourage designers to consider?
$nature of building materials and energy/material flows
'Do no harm' principle encourages what action?
$Promote projects on sites with minimal disturbance or development
'Precautionary principle' advises to be cautious in making decisions that could create risk to which aspects?
$Human and environmental health
Who are some leaders whose views are influencing expectations of design professionals?
$William McDonough and Emory Lovins
What is the main concern of green development?
Increasing energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions
According to the Department of Energy, what percentage of the human-caused greenhouse gas emissions are energy-related carbon emissions?
48 percent
Which sector is responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than the industrial or transportation sectors?
Building sector
What is the most commonly appreciated feature found in green buildings?
Increased natural light
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
Which organization oversees the LEED certification process?
Green Building Certification Institute
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
What is one approach used to evaluate the life cycle costs and environmental impacts of building materials?
"Economic and Environmental Sustainability" (BEES) model
Which fuel source is the least efficient and dirtiest of the major fuel sources?
"Dirty" coal
"Green roofs" are known to reduce which environmental concern associated with buildings?
"Storm water runoff"
"Energy efficiency in buildings can be improved through the use of which elements?"
"Building orientation and material selection"
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
Which principle of sustainable site design emphasizes the maximization and mimicry of ecosystem services?
Provide regenerative systems as intergenerational equity
What is the main focus of the Sustainable Sites Initiative?
Sustainable land design, construction, and maintenance practices
What does 'dryscaping' refer to in the context of sustainable site planning?
Practicing water-efficient landscaping techniques
What is the primary objective of utilizing renewable energy resources in sustainable site design?
Meeting site energy demand for lighting
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
What aspect should be considered when specifying low-impact materials for sustainable site design?
Durability and low environmental impact
Why is minimizing waste important in sustainable site planning and design?
To reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability
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
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
'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
Explore the principles of sustainable design, including alternatives, considerations for nature and culture, and decision-making hierarchy for ecosystem benefits.
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