BLArch Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Site Planning 2

Question 1

Which slope range (percent) is typically considered ideal for passive recreational lawns in site planning?

Accepted Answer

1–5%

Answer

Slopes of 1–5% provide good drainage while remaining comfortable and safe for passive recreation and lawn maintenance.

Question 2

A 'cut-and-fill' operation in grading design means:

Accepted Answer

Balancing excavated soil with soil needed for fill on the same site

Answer

Cut-and-fill balances earthwork by using excavated material as fill elsewhere on site, minimizing import or export of soil.

Question 3

Which document establishes setback requirements, maximum lot coverage, and height limits for a given parcel?

Accepted Answer

Zoning ordinance

Answer

Zoning ordinances regulate land use by specifying setbacks, coverage, height, and use categories for each zoning district.

Question 4

In site hydrology, 'time of concentration' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The time for runoff to travel from the most remote point to the outlet

Answer

Time of concentration is the travel time of stormwater from the hydraulically most remote point in a watershed to the design outlet.

Question 5

A solar envelope in site planning defines:

Accepted Answer

The maximum building height that avoids shading neighboring properties during critical hours

Answer

A solar envelope is a three-dimensional boundary defining the largest structure that will not cast shadows on adjacent properties during specified hours.

BLArch Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Practice Test

BLArch Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Practice Test

BLArch Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Site Planning 2