Sustainable Sites (SS)

Question 1

Site Management Policy

To preserve ecological integrity and courage environmentally sensitive site management practices that provide a clean, well-maitained, and safe building exterior while supporting high-performance building oprations and integration into the surrounding landascape

Answer 1

Prerequisite

Question 2

Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat

To conserve existing natural areas and restore damaged areas to provide habitat and promote biodiversity

Option 1. On-Site Restoration

Answer 2

2 points

Question 3

Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat

To conserve existing natural areas and restore damaged areas to provide habitat and promote biodiversity

Option 2. Financial Support

Answer 3

1 point

Question 4

Rainwater Managament

To reduce runoff volume and improve water quality by replicating the natural hidrology and water balance of the site, based on historical conditions and undeveloped ecosystems in the region

Answer 4

3 points

Question 5

Heat Island Reduction

To minimize effects on microclimates and human and wildlife habitats by reducing heat islands

Option 1. Non-Roof

Answer 5

1 point

Question 6

Heat island Reduction

To minimize effects on microclimates and human and wildlife habitats by reducing heat islands

Option 2. Roof

Answer 6

1 point

Question 7

Heat Island Reduction

To minimize effects on microclimates and human and wildlife habitats by reducing heat islands

Option 3. Non-Roof and Roof

Answer 7

2 points

Question 8

Heat Island Reduction

To minimize effects on microclimates and human and wildlife habitats by reducing heat islands

Option 4. Parking Under Cover

Answer 8

1 point

Question 9

Light Pollution Reduction

To increase night sky acces, improve nightime visibility, and reduce the consequences of development for wildlife and people

Option 1. Fixture Shielding

Answer 9

1 point

Question 10

Light Pollution Reduction

To increase night sky acces, improve nightime visibility, and reduce the consequences of development for wildlife and people

Option 2. Perimeter Measurements

Answer 10

1 point

Question 11

Site Management

To preserve ecological integrity and encourage environmentally sensitive site management practices that provide a clean, well-maintained, and safe building exterior while supporting high-performance building operations and integration into the surrounding landscape

Option 1. Limited Turf Area

Answer 11

1 point

Question 12

Site Management

To preserve ecological integrity and encourage environmentally sensitive site management practices that provide a clean, well-maintained, and safe building exterior while supporting high-performance building operations and integration into the surrounding landscape

Option 2. All Manual or Electric-Powered Equipment

Answer 12

1 point

Question 13

Site Management

To preserve ecological integrity and encourage environmentally sensitive site management practices that provide a clean, well-maintained, and safe building exterior while supporting high-performance building operations and integration into the surrounding landscape

Option 3. Reduction in Emissions from Site Management Equipment

Answer 13

1 point

Question 14

Site Improvement Plan

To preserve and improve ecological integrity while supporting high-performance building operations

Answer 14

1 point

Question 15

Joint Use of Facilities (Schools)

To integrate the school with the community by sharing the building and its playing fields for non-school events and functions

Option 1. Make Building Space Open to General public

Answer 15

1 point

Question 16

Joint Use of Facilities (Schools)

To integrate the school with the community by sharing the building and its playing fields for non-school events and functions

Option 2. Contract with Specific Organizations to Share Building Space

Answer 16

1 point

Question 17

Joint Use of Facilities (Schools)

To integrate the school with the community by sharing the building and its playing fields for non-school events and functions

Option 3. Use Shared Space Owned by Other Organizations

Answer 17

1 point