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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 a plan
B) Designing without any structure
C) Design strategies that maximize natural light and ventilation
D) Designing with heavy use of technology
  • 3. What is an example of green infrastructure in urban planning?
A) Concrete highways
B) Green roofs
C) Mining operations
D) Industrial factories
  • 4. 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
  • 5. What is the aim of creating walkable cities in sustainable urban planning?
A) Increasing traffic congestion
B) Building more highways
C) Reducing dependence on cars
D) Encouraging more car usage
  • 6. Which building certification program focuses on sustainable neighborhoods instead of individual buildings?
A) Energy Star Certification
B) Passive House Certification
C) Green Building Initiative
D) LEED for Neighborhood Development
  • 7. Which term describes a city's ability to produce its own food sustainably within city limits?
A) Urbanization
B) Urban sprawl
C) Urban congestion
D) Urban agriculture
  • 8. What is the principle behind the concept of 'Urban Heat Island' in city planning?
A) Urban areas being warmer than the surrounding rural areas
B) Keeping cities colder than rural areas
C) Rural areas being warmer than urban 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) Energy-intensive design
B) Non-sustainable design
C) Bioclimatic design
D) Industrial design
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