Practice Step: Site Visit (1.2.1) - Sustainable Site Planning

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Question 1.
What is environmental sensitivity?
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Think about sensitive ecosystems.
Question 2.
Name a benefit of location efficiency.
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Consider public transport.
3Question 3.
What is a key reason to avoid ecologically sensitive areas?
- To reduce costs
- To protect biodiversity
- To increase building size
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Think about why we want to keep nature intact.
4Question 4.
True or False: Redevelopment of brownfields is encouraged over greenfield development.
- True
- False
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Consider the impact of land use.
Question 5.
Design a sustainable site plan for a new community center in an area with at-risk wildlife habitats. Discuss how your design would minimize ecological disruption.
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What features can help both the community and wildlife thrive?
Question 6.
Evaluate a proposed site in a floodplain for a mixed-use development. What measures would you recommend to mitigate flood risks?
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What strategies help protect buildings from flooding?

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