Kaplan- Lesson 1: Sustainable Design Flashcards
The economic management of natural resources such as fish, timber, topsoil, minerals, and game.
Conservation
_____ is concerned not only with the first cost, but the operating, maintenance, periodic replacement, and residual value of the design element.
Life-cycle costing
What is sustainability?
Meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
What are the Ahwahnee Principles?
A plan for sustainable development of cities and communities developed in 1991
What are the five goals for sustainable design?
- Use Less
- Recycle
- Use easily recycled components
- Use biodegradable components
- Do no deplete natural resources
What are the 6 categories of LEED?
- Sustainable Sites
- Water Efficiency
- Energy & Atmosphere
- Materials & Resources
- Indoor Air Quality
- Innovation & Design Practice
Sustainable design is primarily concerned with which of the following issues?
I. Economics
II. Aesthetics
III. Environment
IV. Mechanical Systems
A. III
B. I, II, & III
C. I & III
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
The planning phase of a sustainably designed architectural project should include which of the following elements?
I. Native landscaping that is aesthetically pleasing and functional.
II. Designing structures in the floodplain that can resist the forces of flood waters
III. Consideration of sun orientation, topographic relief, and the scale of adjacent buildings
IV. Locating projects within existing neighborhoods that are adjacent to public transportation.
A. I & II
B. I & III
C. I, III, & IV
D. All of the above
C. I, III, & IV
The Ahwahnee principles include which of the following ideas?
I. Communities with only residential use should be relegated to areas outside the central business district.
II. Preserved open spaces should be either wildlife habitats or recreational areas/
III. Transportation planning should include roads, pedestrian paths, bike paths, and mass transit systems.
IV. Job creation and economic diversity is a desired goal.
A. I
B. II, III, & IV
C. III & IV
D. None of the above
C. III & IV
Life cycle costing is an economic evaluation of architectural elements that includes which of the following factors?
I. First Cost
II. Maintenance and operational costs
III. Repair costs
IV. Replacement cost
A. I
B. II, III, & IV
C. II & IV
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
LEED is concerned with which of the following? Check all that apply.
A. Indoor air quality B. Storm Water C. Construction costs D. Tax benefits E. Innovative energy systems F. Aesthetic Design
A. Indoor Air quality
B. Storm Water
E. Innovative energy systems
Which of the following is a consultant who might be employed in a sustainable design project?
I. Wetlands engineer
II. Energy commissioner
III. Landscape architect
IV. Energy modeling engineer
A. I
B. I & II
C. II, III, & IV
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Sustainable design may require research and education that is beyond a normal architectural project. Which of the following is part of this process?
I. Energy modeling
II. Education of the client
III. Art Selection
IV. Selection of energy efficient appliances
A. I & IV
B. I & II
C. I, II, & IV
D. All of the above
C. I, II, & IV
Sensitivity to the nuances of site conditions is key to sustainable design. Which of the following are site conditions the architect should examine in the design process?
I. solar orientation
II. decorative landscaping
III. scale and style of adjacent structures
IV. ground water conditions
A. I & II
B. I, III, & IV
C. I & III
D. All of the above
B. I, III, & IV
Sustainably designed architecture requires attention to which of the following building elements?
I. Solar shading devices
II. Urban heat island effect
III. Increased parking
IV. Fenestration and glazing
A. I, II, & IV
B. I & IV
C. I & II
D. All of the above
A. I, II, & IV
