Sustainable Architecture and Urban Planning
  • 1. What does LEED stand for in sustainable architecture?
A) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
B) Land and Earth Environmental Design
C) Low Emissions Energy Design
D) Living Environment and Energy Development
  • 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) Concrete highways
D) Industrial factories
  • 4. What is a method to reduce light pollution in urban areas?
A) Increasing the brightness of outdoor lights
B) Placing lights close together
C) Using shields on outdoor lights
D) Having lights on 24/7
  • 5. What is the aim of creating walkable cities in sustainable urban planning?
A) Building more highways
B) Reducing dependence on cars
C) Increasing traffic congestion
D) Encouraging more car usage
  • 6. Which building certification program focuses on sustainable neighborhoods instead of individual buildings?
A) Passive House Certification
B) LEED for Neighborhood Development
C) Green Building Initiative
D) Energy Star Certification
  • 7. Which term describes a city's ability to produce its own food sustainably within city limits?
A) Urban congestion
B) Urbanization
C) Urban sprawl
D) Urban agriculture
  • 8. 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
  • 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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