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