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