WorksheetsGAE712 W2.0: Green Architecture in The Tropics
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
Which of the following is a cause of environmental issues related to buildings as per the diagram?
CFC & F-Gases
Overuse of renewable energy
Excessive recycling
Planting more trees
What does the diagram suggest as an impact of buildings on air?
Pollution
Waste
Heat
Comfort
Which of the following is a goal of proper construction management in site planning?
Increasing strain on existing infrastructure capacity.
Reducing strain on existing infrastructure capacity.
Ignoring stormwater management.
Avoiding landscaping and open spaces.
Why is selecting appropriate sites with planned access to public transportation important in site planning?
It reduces the need for landscaping.
It ensures better connectivity and access to community services.
It avoids the need for stormwater management.
It increases strain on infrastructure.
Which of the following areas should be avoided for development according to site planning and management principles?
100-year-old flood plains
Urban residential zones
Industrial parks
Desert regions
Which of the following practices helps in managing surface water permeability in site planning?
Using impermeable concrete
Using grass pavers or permeable pavers
Increasing the size of hardscapes
Removing all vegetation
What is the benefit of landscaping areas to receive runoffs, such as rain gardens or bio-retention areas?
To increase water runoff into nearby streets
To allow water infiltration and reduce flooding
To eliminate the need for vegetation
To increase the size of hardscapes
What is the primary goal of mixed development in site planning and management?
To increase vehicular movement
To reduce reliance on cars and provide facilities at walking distance
To eliminate greenfields and open spaces
To prioritize private transportation over public transportation
