LARE LARE Stewardship and Design Principles 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

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