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