3.7.1. Sustainable Infrastructure Overview

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is sustainable infrastructure?

   Hint

   Think about how infrastructure can benefit future generations.

2. 2.

   Name one principle of sustainable infrastructure.

   Hint

   Consider what it means to use resources wisely.

3. 3.

   What does sustainable infrastructure primarily consider?

   • Only economic viability
   • Economic
   • environmental and social impacts
   • Mainly social impacts

   Hint

   Remember the acronym EES.

4. 4.

   Is green infrastructure an important element of sustainable infrastructure?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about natural solutions to environmental problems.

5. 5.

   Design a sustainable neighborhood that incorporates green infrastructure, ensuring it mitigates urban heat islands and enhances biodiversity.

   Hint

   Think about how nature interacts with urban environments.

6. 6.

   Critically analyze how applying circular economy principles can be integrated into existing infrastructure projects.

   Hint

   Consider the long-term effects of resource consumption.