LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION

Question 1

Creating sustainable buildings starts with

Answer 1

Selecting a proper location

Question 2

What environmental factors does location impact in a building

Answer 2

Energy use, land use and preservation, erosion and rainwater management, access to public transportation

Question 3

Traditional development Vs Sustainable development

Answer 3

Traditional. Reflects the view that earth’s resources are for human use.
Sustainable. Accentuates the indigenous natural and cultural assets while respecting resource constraints

Question 4

Location, transportation alternatives, and preservation of sensitive lands contribute to

Answer 4

Discouraging sprawl smart location and linkage

Question 5

Site area includes…

Answer 5

the total area within the project boundary defined as both constructed and non-constructed areas

Question 6

Site selection has an impact on :

Answer 6

Energy conservation strategies,
Landscaping and vegetation
Proximity to public transportation and the ability to curb automobile use

Question 7

How to promote smart growth

Answer 7

Location, transportation alternatives, and preservation of sensitive lands while also discouraging sprawl

Question 8

What does smart growth seeks to

Answer 8

Protect undeveloped land
reuse/restore previously developed sites
Reduce automobile use
Develop efficient rainwater management
Reduce heat island effect 
Provide stewardship of nature and  the site’s surroundings
Reduce light pollution

Question 9

Benefits of choosing Pre-Developed land over Green Fields

Answer 9

he undeveloped land has a positive impact on the environment because of the presence of trees, streams, and native plants or species
Avoid encroachment and division of natural habitats

Question 10

areas that should be avoid building on

Answer 10

Prime farm land
Wetlands
Public parkland
Areas below flood plain
Areas that are a habitat for threatened or endangered species
Land close to lakes, streams, or other bodies of water
Greenfield sites

Question 11

USGBC´s definition of brownfield

Answer 11

Previously used or redeveloped land that may be contaminated with hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants.
A site can be classified as a brownfield by “perceived contamination” (An abandoned factory)

Question 12

Whats an infill location

Answer 12

Infill locations can be a previously developed site, one that was previously built on, has been graded, or contained a parking lot, roadway, or other structure

Question 13

Benefits of densely developed areas

Answer 13

Densely developed areas are usually on public transportation lines plus diversity of land use.

Question 14

Density radius calculation

Answer 14

Is used to draw a circle around the site and to determine all properties within the radius that will be included to determine the density. public land, such as parks and waterways, and public roads and right-of-way areas are excluded

Question 15

Options to promote walkability

Answer 15

Basic grid pattern streets vs. cul-de-sacs or gated areas
Mixed types of housing
Building uses
Locating near diverse uses.

Question 16

Pedestrian access

Answer 16

People´s ability to walk between the project and the service without being blocked by walls, highways, or other barriers

Question 17

Some diverse uses and its exceptions

Answer 17

Bank
Church
Supermarket / convenience store
Day care
Dry cleaner / laundry mat
Fire station
Salon
Hardware store
Library
Medical / dental office
Park
Pharmacy
Post office
Restaurant
School
Theatre / museum
Community center
Gym
*It does not include automated facilities such as ATMs, vending machines, and touchscreens.

Question 18

How to determine diverse uses in the site?

Answer 18

By measuring ½ mile (800 meters) walking distance

Question 19

Environmental impacts of site development can include

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Loss of topsoil
Increased rainwater runoff
Destruction of ecosystems
Disturbance of wildlife
Loss of plants and trees that absorb CO2

Question 20

How to avoid negative impacts a building has on a construction site

Answer 20

By reducing the size of the development footprint and maximizing the area that is undisturbed

Question 21

How to preserve open space and wildlife habitats

Answer 21

Clustering buildings

Question 22

How to preserve preserve undisturbed areas

Answer 22

Building at the edge, rather than in the middle, of the open space

Question 23

Keeping roads and service lines short helps…

Answer 23

reduce the development footprint

Question 24

How to protect ecological features such as streams or natural rock formations

Answer 24

Making the development footprint small

Question 25

Consequences of ignoring historical, natural landscape but planting turf grass and non-native plants

Answer 25

negative effects on water use, runoff, and the local plants and animals that need a natural habitat

Question 26

For what percent of green house emissions does transportation to and from work contributes

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about 50% to a project’s total greenhouse gas emissions and 33% of total US emissions

Question 27

How to reduce automobile use

Answer 27

Encourage more efficient modes of transportation.

Question 28

Which LEED system considers infrastructure that’s being created and which considers actual behavior

Answer 28

LEED O+M. behavor

Other LEED Syst. Infrastructure

Question 29

Explain the concept of the 2 forms of compressed Work Week

Answer 29

4/10 or 9/80
The 4/10 week means that workers work 10 hours a day for 4 days a week (40)
9/80 week means workers work 9 hours a day for 9 days (81)

Question 30

Benefits of telecommuting (hotelling)

Answer 30

Hoteling allows companies with workers who telecommute to have fewer stations because there is no need to reserve a station for each worker

Question 31

Some non-cash incentives for carpooling are…

Answer 31

Preferred parking spaces
Employee recognition
Emergency transportation assistance
Discounted parking
Points for every day they ride together
Charging for parking
A ride share board posted in common areas

Question 32

Best proximity strategies

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Near bicycle networks (provide bike racks and shower facilities)
Near mass transit (allows more people to take public transportation)

Question 33

Some negative environmental effects of asphalt parking are ..

Answer 33

Increasing the amount of rainwater runoff
Increasing heat islands
Destruction of natural areas

Question 34

How would a bicycle network be documented for a project?

Answer 34

By including a vicinity map showing the bicycle network, route, and distance along the network to eligible destinations

Question 35

Factors related to location that affect a project team’s priorities

Answer 35

• Natural surroundings of a project (unshine, soil types, precipitation, native vegetation)
• Available infrastructure ( materials that are available, highways and roads, public transit, electricity and water utilities).
• History of the area (connections to other areas, local codes, traditions and regulations)

Question 36

How would access to quality transit be documented?

Answer 36

By a map showing the project, project boundary, transit stop locations, walking routes, and distances to those stops

Question 37

Which of the following can project teams use to identify a sensitive habitat?

Answer 37

The Natural Heritage Program

People from this agency can assist with determining sensitive habitats on land.

Question 38

Which 5 use-type categories determine diverse uses?

Answer 38

There are five categories of use types:
Food retail
Community-serving retail
Services
Civic and community facilities
Community anchor uses

Question 39

Whats a Green Score

Answer 39

A green score measures the ‘greenness’ of an automobile.