LEED Sustainable Sites Flashcards
A project team has decided to modify a low SRI roof design to include a vegetated roof to help with rainwater management. What other credit would this decision help with? A. Heat island reduction B. On-site renewable energy C. Light pollution reduction D. Construction activity pollution prevention
Heat Island Reduction
A project team will provide outdoor space to encourage occupant health and activity. Which of the following are examples of quality open space? (Choose 2) A. A jogging trail B. An artificial turf for an outdoor soccer field C. Garden space dedicated to community gardens D. Small strips of turf in parking lots
A. Jogging Trail. C. Garden Space Dedicated to community gardens
Which of the following project team member(s) is typically responsible for developing the erosion and sedimentation control (ESC) plan for construction activity pollution prevention? A. The architect(s) B. The project owner(s) C. The LEED AP D. The civil engineer(s)
D. Civil Engineers
What are the economic benefits of installing a vegetated roof? A. Provides occupants a connection to the outdoors. B. Lower cooling costs for HVAC. C. Lower investment cost compared to roof surfaces with high SRI. D. Increased habitat for birds
Lower cooling costs for HVAC
A project developer is creating an erosion and sedimentation control plan. The plan must conform to which of the following requirements? A. The Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) B. The LEED ESC Plan C. The EPA Construction General Permit or the local equivalent D. The landscape architect’s site elevations
The EPA Construction General Permit or the local equivalent
What is a benefit of increasing the quantity of open space on a project? (Choose 2) A. Reducing potable water use B. Increasing rainwater infiltration C. More habitat for vegetation and wildlife D. Increased durability of the overall project
B. Increasing rainwater infiltration. C. More habitat for vegetation and wildlife
Which of the following does a site assessment evaluate? (Choose 3) A. Existing structures B. Hydrology C. Surrounding density D. Geology E. Shading
A. Existing Structures. B. Hydrology. D. Geology
Which of the following actions can a project team take to help manage runoff on-site in a dense urban area? (Choose 2) A. Harvest rainwater B. Design all parking under the building C. Install a green roof D. Increase the size of the drainage pipes
A. Harvest Rainwater. C. Install a green roof
How can the heat island effect on the roof of a building be reduced? A. Covering the roof with recycled materials. B. Providing underground parking. C. Increasing the amount of roof insulation. D. Painting the roof with a high SRI coating
Painting the roof with a high SRI coating
A project team decides to build up, instead of out, to reduce the building footprint. This strategy could help with _____. A. Increasing surrounding density B. Construction activity pollution prevention C. Increasing diverse uses
D. Increasing open space
Increasing open space
A project owner is locating an office building on a greenfield near a wetland. The project team has goals of protecting sensitive ecosystems, reducing the heat-island effect, designing a healthy building, and reducing energy demand. Given these goals, where should the project team start? A. By sourcing local materials
B. By determining if a demand response program is available from the local utility company
C. By finding out if the owner can lease a renewable energy system D. By completing an early site assessment
By completing an early site assessment
In an integrated approach to rainwater management, which of the following actions should a project team take to reduce runoff volume and improve water quality? A. Provide habitat and promote biodiversity B. Assess the site for environmental contamination C. Replicate the natural hydrology and water balance of the site D. Control soil erosion from construction activities
Replicate the natural hydrology and water balance of the site
A United Nations study indicates that which of the following percentages of the ecosystem services that have been assessed worldwide are currently degraded or used unsustainably? A. 50%
B. 60%
C. 30%
D. 40%
60%
What design strategy would reduce the light trespass from a site to help prevent light pollution? A. Up-lighting B. Install lamp posts every 20 feet (6 meters) around the entire property line C. Paint all hardscapes white D. Install shielded fixtures
Install shielded fixtures
What does the emissivity of a material refer to? A. The measure of a material’s ability to reflect sunlight (including the visible, infrared, and ultraviolet wavelengths) on a scale of 0 to 1 B. How hot a surface gets relative to standard black and standard white surfaces C. The environmental benefits of the material over time D. The ratio of energy radiated by a particular material to energy radiated by a black body at the same temperature
The ratio of energy radiated by a particular material to energy radiated by a black body at the same temperature
Why would a landscape designer choose native landscaping in an arid climate? (Choose 2) A. Minimize evapotranspiration B. Increase occupant well-being and productivity C. Support integrated pest management (IPM) D. Heat island reduction E. Provide linked habitat corridors in urban areas
A. Minimize evapotranspiration. C. Support integrated pest management (IPM)
A project site in an urban area has already been selected by an owner. The team is researching how it can reduce the heat-island effect and have open space at the lowest cost. Which of the following should be considered for a rooftop design? A. An artificial turf soccer field on the roof B. An intensive vegetated roof C. A roof covered with high SRI material D. An extensive vegetated roof
An extensive vegetated roof
The use of open grid pavement can help a project achieve points in what LEED areas? (Choose 2) A. Outdoor Water Use Reduction B. Heat Island Reduction C. Open Space D. Rainwater Management
B. Heat island reduction. D. Rainwater management
Reducing the building’s footprint will have positive synergies with which of the following? (Choose 2) A. Open space B. Rainwater management C. Preservation of historic districts D. Access to diverse uses E. Surrounding density
A. Open space. B. Rainwater management
The Sustainable Sites category focuses on all of the following EXCEPT which of the following: A. Restoring project site elements B. The ways in which community infrastructure affects occupants’ behavior and environmental performance. C. Preserving the biodiversity on which natural systems rely D. Integrating the site with local and regional ecosystems
B. The ways in which community infrastructure affects occupants’ behavior and environmental performance.