Environmental Sustainability & Green Parking Flashcards
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Which certification program is specifically designed to recognize environmentally sustainable parking facilities?
Answer: Parksmart (formerly Green Garage Certification)
Parksmart, formerly known as the Green Garage Certification, is the only rating system specifically designed to advance sustainable mobility infrastructure and recognize high-performing parking structures.
What is the primary environmental benefit of permeable pavement in parking facilities?
Answer: Allowing stormwater to infiltrate the ground rather than run off
Permeable pavement allows rainwater to pass through the surface and infiltrate into the ground, reducing stormwater runoff, decreasing flooding risk, and filtering pollutants naturally.
Which lighting technology is most recommended for sustainable parking facilities due to its energy efficiency and longevity?
Answer: LED (Light Emitting Diode) fixtures
LED lighting uses up to 50–75% less energy than traditional lighting and lasts significantly longer, making it the top choice for sustainable parking facilities seeking to reduce energy costs and environmental impact.
What does LEED stand for in the context of sustainable building and parking design?
Answer: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, a globally recognized green building rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Which practice most effectively reduces the urban heat island effect in surface parking lots?
Answer: Planting trees and vegetation for shade coverage
Trees and vegetation provide shade that reduces pavement surface temperatures, lowering the urban heat island effect by preventing heat absorption and increasing evapotranspiration.
What is the primary goal of stormwater management in sustainable parking facility design?
Answer: Reducing or treating runoff to protect water quality and local watersheds
Sustainable stormwater management focuses on reducing polluted runoff volume and improving water quality before it enters local waterways, protecting ecosystems and complying with environmental regulations.
Which of the following best describes a 'heat island effect' as it relates to parking facilities?
Answer: The phenomenon where dark paved surfaces absorb heat and raise local temperatures
The urban heat island effect occurs when dark impervious surfaces like asphalt absorb solar radiation and re-emit it as heat, raising local temperatures significantly compared to surrounding vegetated areas.