What is true about a project that is located in an urban area?

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试卷: LEED GA模拟题C[查看]
What is true about a project that is located in an urban area?
A: The design of the project within the project boundary is unlikely to contain open space
B: The project will need to be located near mass transit to achieve LEED certification
C: The project team will likely have to select a site on previously undeveloped land
D: The project is likely to experience higher cooling costs due to the heat island effect

参考答案: D

本题解释:
Even in an urban area the project team can design the project to leave some of the area as open space.

Locating a project near mass transit is not a prerequisite for projects in urban areas.

Urban developments usually have access to previously developed land. It is in suburban areas where a project is more likely to find a greenfield to develop on.

The heat island effect refers to the ability of dark, non-reflective paved areas-city streets, rooftops, and sidewalks-to absorb and radiate heat, making urban areas and the surrounding suburbs noticeably hotter than rural towns nearby. Other contributors include reduced air flow due to tall buildings and narrow streets, calm and sunny weather, and auto exhaust.

Because the air around the building is heated, more air conditioning is required in the building to keep it cool. This in turn, further heats the surrounding air and creates a vicious cycle.