CPMS Environmental Sustainability & Green Parking

Question 1

Which certification program is specifically designed to recognize environmentally sustainable parking facilities?

Accepted Answer

Parksmart (formerly Green Garage Certification)

Answer

LEED for Homes

Answer

ENERGY STAR Commercial Buildings

Answer

ISO 14001 Environmental Management

Question 2

What is the primary environmental benefit of permeable pavement in parking facilities?

Accepted Answer

Allowing stormwater to infiltrate the ground rather than run off

Answer

Reducing noise pollution from vehicles

Answer

Reflecting heat to reduce the urban heat island effect

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Increasing the load-bearing capacity of the surface

Question 3

Which lighting technology is most recommended for sustainable parking facilities due to its energy efficiency and longevity?

Accepted Answer

LED (Light Emitting Diode) fixtures

Answer

High-pressure sodium lamps

Answer

Metal halide lamps

Answer

Fluorescent tube lighting

Question 4

What does LEED stand for in the context of sustainable building and parking design?

Accepted Answer

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

Answer

Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design

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Licensed Efficiency and Environmental Development

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Low Emission and Energy Development

Question 5

Which practice most effectively reduces the urban heat island effect in surface parking lots?

Accepted Answer

Planting trees and vegetation for shade coverage

Answer

Installing pay-and-display kiosks

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Using white painted curbs

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Increasing parking space density

Question 6

What is the primary goal of stormwater management in sustainable parking facility design?

Accepted Answer

Reducing or treating runoff to protect water quality and local watersheds

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Maximizing the number of parking spaces per acre

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Speeding up drainage to prevent puddle formation

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Complying with fire code water supply requirements

Question 7

Which of the following best describes a 'heat island effect' as it relates to parking facilities?

Accepted Answer

The phenomenon where dark paved surfaces absorb heat and raise local temperatures

Answer

Increased revenue during warm weather months

Answer

A traffic management strategy using heated roadways

Answer

Thermal imaging used to detect mechanical failures