ENV SP Climate & Resilience

Question 1

What does 'climate resilience' mean in the context of Envision-rated infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

The ability of infrastructure to withstand, adapt to, and recover from climate-related hazards

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Building infrastructure that controls the weather

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Ignoring climate change projections in design

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Designing infrastructure for current conditions only

Question 2

How does Envision address greenhouse gas emissions reduction?

Accepted Answer

By crediting projects that reduce emissions in construction, materials, and operations

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By ignoring emissions as they are not related to infrastructure

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By only measuring emissions during the construction phase

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By requiring carbon capture technology on all projects

Question 3

What is adaptive capacity in Envision's resilience framework?

Accepted Answer

The ability of infrastructure systems to adjust to changing conditions and future uncertainties

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The maximum load capacity of a bridge or road

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The number of users a system can serve at one time

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The speed at which construction can be completed

Question 4

Why does Envision require hazard identification and risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

To ensure projects account for natural and human-caused threats in their design and planning

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To create insurance liability reports only

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To satisfy OSHA workplace safety requirements

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To determine construction worker hazard pay rates

Question 5

How should infrastructure projects plan for sea-level rise according to Envision?

Accepted Answer

By incorporating future sea-level projections into design elevations and flood mitigation strategies

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By building everything at current sea level and hoping for the best

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Sea-level rise only affects coastal projects and can be ignored elsewhere

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By building temporary structures that can be abandoned when waters rise

Question 6

What is the relationship between green infrastructure and climate resilience in Envision?

Accepted Answer

Green infrastructure like bioswales and permeable surfaces helps manage stormwater and reduce heat island effects

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Green infrastructure refers only to painting structures green

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There is no connection between green infrastructure and climate resilience

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Green infrastructure is more expensive and less effective than traditional approaches