Section 5 - Sustainable Sites (SS)

Question 1

Sustainable Sites Intent?

Answer 1

1- analyze relationship between site and proposed facility. ( Site Analysis)
2- restore project site natural elements.
3- preserve biodiversity.
4- integrate the site with local and regional ecosystem.

Question 2

Concepts and strategies for Sustainable Sites;

Answer 2

1- Design and Construction
2- Operation and Maintenance
3- Heat Island effect
4- Rainwater management
5- Light Pollution Reduction

Question 3

1.Design and construction Concepts;

Answer 3

A-Site Assessments
B- Site Design;
C- Landscaping;
D- Maximize Open Space;
E- Minimize Construction Activity Pollution ;

1: Construction General Permit (CGP);
2: Erosion and Sedimentation
3-Stabilization
4-Pollution Perversion

F- Restore and Conserve Sensitive Areas;
G- BrownField Development;
H- Env. Site Assessment;

Question 4

2- Operations and Maintenance;

Answer 4

A- BLDG Exterior Management Plan. (Energy/Water Efficiency, Outdoor Air Quality, Improved Env.)

B- Snow and Ice Removal

C-Integrated Pest Management ( IPM Strategies cuz normal Chemicals cause Toxins )

Question 5

3- Heat Island Effect;

Answer 5

Definition; the thermal absorption of heat that causes high temp. Temp diff up to 10 degrees.

A-Optimizing Building Foot Print.

B-Green Roofs; better than high SRI Materials, low Storm Water, Habitable, Insulation, LEED Credits - Open Space.

C-Underground /shaded Parking.

D-Shading Plants/Devices.

Question 6

-SRI ;

Answer 6

Solar Reflective index.
(determine the effects of the light reflectance).

Question 7

-SR;

Answer 7

Solar Reflectance; the ability of a material to reflect solar rays back into atmosphere

( Range 0.0–1.0)

0 means all energy is absorbed
1 means all energy is reflected.

Question 8

• Emittance ;

Answer 8

how a surface releases heat.

(Range 0.0 - 1.0 )

• Heat island effect is reduced when SRI/SR is
  high enough / For Roof the best way to measure it’s ability to reject heat is SRI Value.

SR is More appropriate for materials that have thermal mass.

Question 9

4- Rain Water Management;

Answer 9

A- reduce Water Runoff.
B- Low Impact Development (LID).
C- Bio Retention Cell.
D- Vegetated Swale.
E- Permeable Pavement. 50% Open
to be considered Pervious.
F-Reusing Rain Water.

Question 10

5- Light Pollution Reduction;

Answer 10

Problem;
A- Glare
B- Light Trespass
C- Sky Glow

Fix;
A-shading
B- Light Shelves
C- Right Light Fixtures
D-Light Power Density.
E- Lighting Design and Control.