LARE Stewardship and Design Principles Flashcards

Which design strategy best exemplifies the principle of ecological stewardship when managing stormwater on a large commercial site?

Answer: Creating bioretention cells and rain gardens to filter runoff on-site

Bioretention cells and rain gardens mimic natural hydrology by infiltrating and filtering stormwater on-site, reflecting ecological stewardship.

The concept of 'sense of place' in landscape architecture primarily refers to:

Answer: The distinctive character and identity created by a site's cultural and physical qualities

Sense of place describes how physical, cultural, and historical characteristics combine to give a site a unique and meaningful identity.

A landscape architect is designing a coastal park. Which stewardship principle should guide decisions about vegetation along the shoreline?

Answer: Use native coastal species adapted to salt spray and erosion to stabilize the shoreline

Native coastal species are adapted to local conditions and provide ecological stability while supporting native wildlife and preventing erosion.

In LARE Section C (Site Design), 'universal design' means:

Answer: Creating environments usable by all people regardless of age or ability without need for adaptation

Universal design produces environments accessible and usable by people of diverse abilities without requiring specialized accommodations.

What does the term 'net-zero landscape' most closely describe?

Answer: A designed landscape that produces as many resources (water, energy) as it consumes

A net-zero landscape balances resource consumption with on-site production through strategies like rainwater harvesting and solar integration.

Which of the following best describes the stewardship responsibility of a landscape architect when historic cultural landscapes are involved?

Answer: Document, preserve, and sensitively adapt historic elements while meeting contemporary needs

Stewardship of cultural landscapes requires documenting and preserving historic character while thoughtfully integrating contemporary uses.

A client asks a landscape architect to design a public plaza in a drought-prone region. Which planting strategy best demonstrates environmental stewardship?

Answer: Select drought-tolerant native and adaptive plants requiring minimal supplemental irrigation

Drought-tolerant native and adaptive plants are well-suited to local climate conditions and significantly reduce water consumption once established.