LEED Green Associate Practice Test

Which strategy is part of reducing building footprints?

1. Increasing building height

2. Incorporating green roofs

3. Expanding outward

4. Utilizing renewable energy sources

The correct answer is: Incorporating green roofs

Incorporating green roofs is a strategy that directly contributes to reducing building footprints. Green roofs not only provide insulation and help manage stormwater runoff but also allow for the integration of green spaces in urban environments. By utilizing the rooftop space, buildings can reduce the need for additional land and contribute to biodiversity, making better use of vertical space instead of expanding the building footprint outward. This approach maximizes land use efficiency and can significantly decrease the overall environmental impact of a building while enhancing its aesthetic and functional qualities. Increasing building height, expanding outward, and utilizing renewable energy sources are strategies that may address different aspects of building sustainability, but they do not specifically focus on minimizing the footprint of the building itself. Increasing height could potentially lead to a larger footprint in some cases, while expanding outward directly increases the occupied land area. Utilizing renewable energy sources improves energy efficiency and sustainability but does not contribute to reducing the physical footprint of the building.