In most parts of the world, especially in the first word countries, this phenomenon has led to the degradation of the environmental quality and produced low-density, auto-oriented communities that contribute to sedentary lifestyles and diminished public health.
An approach to development that encourages a mix of building types and uses, diverse housing and transportation options, development within existing neighborhoods, and community engagement.
A large number of city dwellers, especially in developing countries, can be found living in hazardous, unsafe environments and oftentimes in inhumane and harsh conditions. The core of the problem is the conditions of their shelters, but the cause would be:
Which among these statements DO NOT describe sustainable design:
Which among the principles of Smart Growth directly impacts the physical environment:
When doing a site inventory, which of the following factors can help in the assessment of the site’s attributes: I. Costs of data collection and analysis II. Client’s financial capacity III. Existing on-site and off-site conditions IV. Proposed site uses V. Requirements for permits and approvals
This serves as the template for attribute mapping and analysis:
Sustainable tropical design is a result of a careful assessment of the site conditions, and using easily obtainable materials with low embodied energy, low-impact technology and low consumption of energy in maintaining the building. In the past, such adaptations to the local climate are clearly evident in our local vernacular structures. Which among the following describes the Ifugao house exhibiting a characteristic that responds to the upland tropical climate?
Under President Manuel L. Quezon’s term, Quezon City was intended to replace Manila as the capital of the Philippines. Its large scale and monumental plan was influenced by which planning principle:
A site significant to the Romans, located at the center of the ancient city of Rome, and the location of important religious, political and social activities.
