Lesson 3: Sustainable Design Flashcards
Tenet of Eco design 2
No new _________ can be added to the ecosystem
Resources
Tenet of Eco design 3
All energy seeks ________ and will disperse. This includes toxins
Equilibrium
The natural step is concerned with the __________, the 5 mile layer supporting life and the _________, the 5 mile layer into the troposphere of the atmosphere
Ecosphere
Biosphere
Principal of the Natural Step -1
Elements should not be extracted at a ________ rate than they can be replenished
Higher rate
Principle of the Natural Step 2
Manufactured elements can not be produced _______ than the rate at which they can be reintegrated into nature
Faster
Principle of the Natural Step 3
________ and ________ the diversity of living organism
Protect
Preserve
Principle of the Natural Step 4
_________ _______ must be met by the most sensitive methods possible
Human needs
Principles of the Natural Step 5
Buildings consume ______% of the worlds energy, generate _______ of the earth’s CO2 emissions and _______ of the CO2 and NO that causes acid rain
40%
1/3
2/5
Site selection near public transport ________ parking requirements, __________ number of potential employees and ___________ stress and expense of a car commute
Decreases
Increases
Reduces
Avoid areas prone to _______, _______ and _______ as this can be bad for the ecosystem and unsafe for habitation
Erosion
Fire
Landslides
Sites with high slopes or used for agriculture are difficult for building as they are prone to ________ and ________ _________ loss. Sites with fertile soil should be reserved for crops, wildlife and plants
Erosion
Top soil
Orienting the long side of a building is ________ for solar harvesting, but you should shield the building with trees to reduced heat gain in the ________ but allow heat gain in the ________
Good
Summer
Winter
Tree placement can _______ solar heat gain by blocking solar rays _________ heat loss by blocking wind
Reduce
Reduce
Sites near multiples modes of transportation are __________
Encouraged
Some examples of alternative transportation are:
Trains
Buses
Bikes
Vans
Some provisions for bike transport may include:
Bike shelters
Bike lockers
Parking for what kinda of Eco friendly vehicles is encouraged?
Electric and Alternative Fuel vehicles
Site selection should conserve the natural areas by restoring _______ ________ and _________ ________ areas
Wildlife habitats
Ecologically damaged
For Eco friendly storm water management one should provide onsite filtration by providing Swales with ______ ______, reduce non permeable surfaces allowing for greater ________ replenishment and encourage _______ _______ recharge
Wetland vegetation
Aquifer
Ground water
For Eco sensitive landscaping one should select ________ plants, shade _______ surfaces with plants to reduce ______ ______ effect, replaces lawns with ______ _______ and use ________ in areas with dry climates which contains plants that require little irrigation
Indigenous Dark Heat island Natural grasses Xeriscaping
For the reduction of light polution, light should not transgress ______ nor should it shine into the ________. All site lighting should be directed _______
Property
Atmosphere
Downward
For open space preservation, ________ development is incouraged. Compact and contiguous to existing _______ and ________ ________.
Infill
Infrastructure
Public transport
To promote development the protects natural resources,
- Natural areas should be __________
- Provide a design that _______ and _______ said area
- Design a natural buffer between sensitive and ______ ______ areas
- Link natural areas for access by __________
- Links should be made of ________ materials that can used for walking, biking or hiking.
- Establish procedures for ongoing ___________
Identified Protects and enhances High use Wildlife Pervious Management
Ahwahnee Principles Preamble
- Existing patterns of development ________ our quality of life
- The symptoms include: congestion, _______ of open space, ________ pollution anadromous costly _______
Impair
Loss
Air
Improvements
Tenant of Eco design 1
Earth has a _______ amount of natural resources
Finite
Tenant of Eco Design 2
Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, no new _______ can be added to the ecosystem
Resources
Tenant of Eco Design 3
All energy seeks ________ and will disperse. This includes toxins.
Equilibrium
The Natural Step is concerned with the earth’s crust. The 5 mile layer known as the ________ which supports life’ and the _________ which is the 5 mile layer that extends into the troposphere of the atmosphere
Ecosphere
Biosphere
Natural Step: Principle 1
Elements should not be extracted at a ________ rate than they can be replenished
Greater
The Natural Step: Principle 2
Manufactured elements can not be produces at a ______ rate than they can be reintegrated into nature
Quicker
The Natural Step: Principle 3
______ and _______ the diversity of organisms
Protect and Preserve
The Natural Step: Principle 4
______ ______ must be met with the most sensitive methods possible
Human Needs
The Natural Step: Principle 5
Buildings consume ____% of the worlds energy, produces _____ of the world’s CO2 emissions and _____ of the CO2 and NO that forms acid rain
40%
1/3
2/5
For sustainable site selection, placing site next to public transport _____ the parking requirement, _______ the number of potential employees and ______ the stress of car commuting
Decreases
Increases
Reduces
For sustainable site selection in a flood plain one should raise building _____ ft above 100 year flood plain or locate it _______ from the flood plain
1 ft
Away
For sustainable site selection in erosion, fire and landslide prone areas, one should _______ areas prone to these conditions as building here is bad for the ecosystem
Avoid
For sustainable site selection of land with high slopes or agricultural use, this sites are difficult for building and prone to _______ and ______ ______ loss. Sites with fertile soil should be reserved for crops, wildlife and plants.
Erosion
Top soil
For sustainable site selection as it relates to solar orientation and wind patterns, orienting the long side of the building facing south is ______ for solar harvesting. However, take care to shield the building with trees to reduce heat gain in ______ and allow it in ________
Good
Summer
Winter
For sustainable site selection in relationship to landscaping, trees can reduce _______ ________ gain by blocking solar rays and ______ heat loss by blocking wind.
Solar heat
Reduce
For alternative transportation, sites near multiple modes of transport are _________
Encouraged
Some forms of alternative transport ion are:
Bikes
Buses
Trains
Vans
Some accommodations for bike transportation may include:
Bile lockers
Bike shelters
Some provisions for alternative transportation may include parking for
__________ and _______ fuel vehicles
Electric and Alternative
Site selection should ______ natural area, ________ wildlife habitats and ecologically damaged area
Conserve
Restore
For sustainable storm water management one should promote onsite filtration by providing ______ and ________ _________.
Swales and wetland vegetation
Also for sustainable storm water management one should ______ non permeable surfaces allowing for greater _______ replenishment and encourage _______ _______ recharge
Reduce
Aquifer
Ground water
Eco sensitive landscaping
Select _______ plants
Indigenous
Eco sensitive landscaping
Shade dark surfaces with plants to reduce ______ ______ effect
Heat island
Eco sensitive landscaping
Replace lawns with ______ ______
Natural grasses
Eco sensitive landscaping
In dry climates use ________ consisting of plants adapted for dry climates and utilize ______ _______ irrigation (drip irrigation)
Xeriscaping
High efficiency
Reduction of light pollution
Light should not transgress _______ nor shine into the ______. All site lighting should be directed _______.
Property
Atmosphere
Downward
Open space preservation
Promote ______ development that is compact and contiguous to existing infrastructure and public transport.
Infill
Open space preservation
Promote development that _______ natural resources.
Protect
Methods of protect natural resources
- Natural areas should be ______
- Provide a design that ____ and _____ said area
- Design buffer between _____ and ______ ______ areas
- Link natural areas for access by _______.
- Links should be made of ________ materials but can be used for walking, biking and hiking.
- Establish procedure for ongoing ______.
Identified Protects and enhances Sensitive and high use Wildlife Pervious Management
Ahwahnee Principles Preamble
- Existing patterns of development ______ our quality of life.
- Symptoms include: congestion, ______ pollution, loss of open space and costly ________
Impair
Air
Improvements
Ahwahnee Community Principles 1
All planning should be ______ and _______ communities containing housing, shopping, workplaces, schools, parks and civic facilities
Complete and integrated
Aha. Community Principle 2
Community size should place all community establishments with in _______ distance
Walking
Ahw. Community Principle 3
As many activities should be within _______ distance
Walking
Ahw Community Principle 4
There should be a wide range of housing to promote ______ and ______ diversity
Social and economic
Ahw Community Principle 5
Business within development should offer a wide range ______ types for the community residents
Job
Ahw Community Principle 6
Location and character should be consistent with a large ______ network
Transit
Ahw Community Principle 7
The community should have a _____ ______ that combines commercial, civic, cultural and recreation
Central focus
Ahw Community Principle 8
Contain an ample amount of _____ ______ such as squares, greens and parks for frequent use
Open space
Ahw Community Principle 9
Public space should encourage use at _____ times of the day
All
Ahw Community Principle 10
Each community should have well defined ______ such as agricultural green belts and wildlife corridors that are permanently protected from development
Edges
Ahw Community Principle 11
Streets, pedestrian walkways and bike paths should create a system that is fully ______ and _______. The pedestrian walkways and bike paths should ______ high speeds
Connected and interesting
Discourage
Ahw Community Principle 12
Natural terrain, drainage and vegetation should be _____.
Preserved
Ahw Community Principle 13
Design should promote _______ of resources.
Conservation
Ahw Community Principle 14
Provide more efficient _____ use
Water
Ahw Community Principle 15
The orientation of streets and buildings should promote _____ efficiency
Energy
