Which of the following is NOT typically included in LEED sustainable construction practices?
Correct Answer
D) Maximizing parking spaces
LEED encourages reducing parking and promoting alternative transportation. Maximizing parking spaces would increase environmental impact and is contrary to LEED principles.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) promotes sustainable development that minimizes environmental impact. Maximizing parking spaces contradicts LEED principles because it encourages car dependency, increases impervious surfaces that contribute to stormwater runoff, and creates heat islands. LEED actually awards points for reducing parking capacity and providing alternative transportation options like bike storage, public transit access, and carpooling programs.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Optimizing energy performance
Optimizing energy performance is fundamental to LEED certification and can earn the most points in the Energy and Atmosphere category through efficient HVAC systems, insulation, and renewable energy sources.
Option C: Implementing water-efficient landscaping
Water-efficient landscaping is encouraged in LEED through the Water Efficiency category, which promotes native plants, drought-resistant species, and efficient irrigation systems to reduce water consumption.
Memory Technique
Think 'LEED = LESS' - Less parking, Less energy use, Less water waste, Less virgin materials. Maximizing parking means MORE environmental impact.
Reference Hint
Florida Building Code, Chapter 13 - Energy Efficiency, or LEED Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction
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