LEED Green Associate Practice Test

What is one strategy to maximize site density in sustainable site management?

1. Increase the size of building footprints

2. Protect and restore habitats

3. Use vertical structures to maximize space

4. Limit the number of plants used

The correct answer is: Use vertical structures to maximize space

Using vertical structures to maximize space is a highly effective strategy in sustainable site management to increase site density. Vertical construction allows for more efficient use of urban land by minimizing the footprint of individual buildings while providing ample living or working space. This approach reduces sprawling development, preserves surrounding green spaces or habitats, and encourages a higher concentration of people and activities within a smaller area, aligning with sustainable urban development principles. Other strategies, like increasing the size of building footprints, typically lead to lower density and could negatively impact the surrounding environment by consuming more land. Protecting and restoring habitats is essential for ecological balance and sustainability but does not directly contribute to increasing site density. Similarly, limiting the number of plants used could lead to a less biodiverse environment and would not be a strategy focused on maximizing space in a sustainable way.