Sustainable Sites Flashcards
What is native and adaptive plantings?
Native plantings: native vegetation which occurs naturally
Adaptive: not natural but can adapt with its surroundings
Both can survive with little to no human interactions & resources
What is potable water?
Drinking water supplies by municipalities or wells
What is Imperviousness
Surface that do not allow water to pass through it
What is Stormwater Runoff?
Rainwater that leaves a project site flowing along parking lots and roadways, traveling to sewer system and water bodies
What is Light Trespass?
Unwanted light shining on another’s property
What are the 5 strategies that address Site Design and Management during designing phase?
- Preserve open space and sensitive areas
- Minimize hardscape
- Use native landscaping
- Prevent light pollution
- Protect and restore habitats
What are the 3 strategies that address Site Design and Management during operations and maintenance?
- Develop a sustainable management plan
- Implement conservation programs
- Maintain site lighting to prevent light pollution
What are the 3 strategies which address Managing Rainwater in designing?
- Minimize impervious areas
- Control rain water
- Incorporate rainwater management into site design
How to control rainwater?
Rain gardens, dry ponds, bioswales
What are the 2 strategies which address Managing Rainwater in operations and maintenance?
- Redirect rainwater
2. Harvest rainwater for nonpotable use
What is Heat Island Effect?
Heat emitted from dark surface, making the environment hotter
What is SRI?
Solar Reflective Index
0 dark most absorptive - 100 light most reflective
What are the 3 strategies to reduce Heat Island Effect?
- Use reflective roof materials, high SRI
- Reduced the are of paved surface exposed to sunlight
- Plan an urban forest or a green roof
Important strategy for projects in arid climates:
Evapotranspiration
What are the 3 factors which are addressed within the SS category?
- Site design and management
- Rainwater management
- Heat island effect
