Green Building Core Concepts and Application Strategies

What is smart growth?

An approach that protects open space and farmland by emphasizing development with housing and transportation choices near jobs, shops, and schools.

What are brownfield sites?

Land where development nay be complicated by the potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants

What are strategies to address location?

Choose redevelopment and infill development, locate near existing infrastructure, protect habitat, increase diversity and diversity of uses, and encourage multiple modes of transportation

What are strategies to address transportation in design and planning?

Locate near public transit, limit parking and encourage bicycling

What are strategies to address transportation increasing operations and maintenance?

Encourage carpooling, promote alternative-fuel vehicles, offer incentives and support alternative transportation methods w

What are strategies for sustainable neighborhoods in pattern and design?

Design walkable streets, include street trees, use compact development strategies, promote connectivity, provide diverse land uses, crease a diverse community, support access to sustainable foods, and ensure that all residents have access to grocery stores

A sites relationship to what 3 things will help determine how a project can contribute to a sustainable environment?

Local bio region, watershed and community

What does LEED address project side design and maintenance through?

Site design and management, rainwater management and heat island effect

What is important to consider when selecting native or adapted plant species?

Their ability to thrive without irrigation, fertilizers or pesticides

What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?

An approach to get rid of pests while minimizing impact to people, property and the environment

What are strategies for developing a sustainable site design?

Minimizing hardscape, use native landscaping, prevent light pollution, preserve open space and sensitive areas, and protect and restore habitat

What are strategies for sustainable site operations and maintenance?

Develop a sustainable site management plan, implement conservation programs, and maintain site lighting to prevent light pollution