Architecture and Design Site Planning and Urban Design 3

Question 1

What does 'LEED' stand for in sustainable building certification?

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Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

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Leadership in Environmental and Ecological Design

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Low Energy Efficiency and Design

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Landscape, Ecology, and Environmental Development

Question 2

A 'charrette' in the context of urban design is:

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An intensive, multi-day collaborative design workshop involving stakeholders

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A type of architectural drawing style

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A feasibility study for a development project

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A detailed site survey for a new building

Question 3

In site analysis, 'solar access' refers to:

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The right to receive unobstructed sunlight on a property for solar energy purposes

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The number of hours a site receives direct sunlight

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The orientation of streets to maximize solar gain in buildings

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The placement of photovoltaic panels on a site

Question 4

What is the primary design goal of 'Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design' (CPTED)?

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To design environments that reduce opportunities for crime through natural surveillance, access control, and territorial reinforcement

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To install security technology in buildings

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To separate residential and commercial uses to reduce crime

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To provide secure parking structures separate from pedestrian areas

Question 5

What does 'impervious surface coverage' regulate in many zoning codes?

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The maximum percentage of a lot that can be covered with hard surfaces that prevent water infiltration

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The building height-to-setback ratio

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The minimum green roof area required on commercial buildings

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The tree canopy coverage required per lot

Question 6

New Urbanism is a planning movement that advocates for:

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Mixed-use, walkable neighborhoods designed around human-scale streets and transit

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High-density, tower-in-the-park urban housing

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Low-density, automobile-oriented suburban development

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Technology-driven smart city infrastructure