An owner has changed the landscaping design for a project from non-native plants

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试卷: LEED AP BD+C模拟题B[查看]
An owner has changed the landscaping design for a project from non-native plants and
lawn to a Xeriscape. The original plan called for rainwater collection from the building’s
roof into salvaged cisterns to supply water for the landscaping only. The cisterns will be
removed from the design. Which credits could be affected by this decision?(choose 2)
A: Water Efficiency Credit, Water-Efficient Landscaping
B: Water Efficiency Credit, Water Use Reduction
C: Sustainable Sites Credit, Stormwater Design-Quality Control
D: Sustainable Sites Credit, Heat Island Effect-Nonroof

参考答案: AC

本题解释:
Notes:
Xeriscaping is a form of landscaping that uses a variety of indigenous and drought-tolerant plants,
shrubs, and ground cover. It would minimize water use for the original non-native plants and
lawn. This change could affect Water Efficiency Credit, Water-Efficient Landscaping.
The rain cisterns are a structural measure to remove pollutants from runoff, which could change
Sustainable Sites Credit, Stormwater Design-Quality Control.
Water Efficiency Credit, Water Use Reduction is NOT applicable because this credit covers water
used inside the building and the requirements specifically exclude water used for irrigation. The
question states that water from the cisterns would be used for landscaping.