What is a benefit of increasing the quantity of open space on a project?

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试卷: LEED GA模拟题C[查看]
What is a benefit of increasing the quantity of open space on a project?
A: Decreasing fertilization needs
B: Increasing a building’s water efficiency
C: Increasing the quantity of native plants
D: Reducing the heat island effect

参考答案: D

本题解释:
A larger open space may increase fertilization requirements.

More open space may increase water needs due to an increase in landscape size.

Open space doesn\'t necessarily mean the space has native plantings. A large area covered with turf grass is still considered open space.

Increasing open space helps provide habitat for vegetation and wildlife, stormwater control, and reducing the urban heat island effect.

Note that increased open space reduces hardscapes, which reduces the heat island effect. However projects do not earn LEED credits for reducing the heat island effect by reducing the area of hardscapes, but by having reflective or shaded hardscapes.