Explanation should include

the orientation of the building on the site
energy consumption
landscaping and its effect on local ecosystems and habitats, including hardscapes and softscapes
transportation issues and solutions (e.g., methods used to get to and from the site, parking, security, lighting, vehicle barriers)
the physical size of the built environment (e.g., campus, multistory building, military complex, residential, commercial, public works).

Process/Skill Questions:

What is the difference between hardscapes and softscapes?
Why is the distance between workplaces and housing an important sustainability and equity consideration?
What are examples of passive design?
Why is it important to manage rainwater runoff on a building site
What is heat island effect, and how is it affecting the environment and human health?
What are the effects of light pollution on wildlife and people?