Sustainable Architecture and Urban Planning
  • 1. What does LEED stand for in sustainable architecture?
A) Low Emissions Energy Design
B) Living Environment and Energy Development
C) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
D) Land and Earth Environmental Design
  • 2. What does the term 'Passive Design' refer to in sustainable architecture?
A) Designing with heavy use of technology
B) Design strategies that maximize natural light and ventilation
C) Designing without a plan
D) Designing without any structure
  • 3. What is an example of green infrastructure in urban planning?
A) Green roofs
B) Industrial factories
C) Concrete highways
D) Mining operations
  • 4. What is the principle behind the concept of 'Urban Heat Island' in city planning?
A) Keeping cities colder than rural areas
B) Cities devoid of any heat
C) Rural areas being warmer than urban areas
D) Urban areas being warmer than the surrounding rural areas
  • 5. Which term describes a city's ability to produce its own food sustainably within city limits?
A) Urban congestion
B) Urban agriculture
C) Urbanization
D) Urban sprawl
  • 6. What is a method to reduce light pollution in urban areas?
A) Using shields on outdoor lights
B) Having lights on 24/7
C) Placing lights close together
D) Increasing the brightness of outdoor lights
  • 7. What is the aim of creating walkable cities in sustainable urban planning?
A) Increasing traffic congestion
B) Building more highways
C) Encouraging more car usage
D) Reducing dependence on cars
  • 8. Which building certification program focuses on sustainable neighborhoods instead of individual buildings?
A) Passive House Certification
B) Green Building Initiative
C) Energy Star Certification
D) LEED for Neighborhood Development
  • 9. What term refers to the practice of using natural elements in building design to reduce energy consumption?
A) Energy-intensive design
B) Non-sustainable design
C) Industrial design
D) Bioclimatic design
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