leed green associate flash card

8/12/2019 LEED Green Associate Flash Card

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Ammonia is what type of refrigerant? A natural refrigerant

An energy simulation model or energy

model is

generated for what reasons?

Energy simulation model or energy models are used to

provide the anticipated energy consumption of a building

and permits a comparison of energy performance, given

proposed energy efficiency measures, with the baseline.

Are LEED projects allowed to use Halons

in the

building?

Yes. Projects can earn points for not using

Halons in fire

suppression systems.

At a minimum what materials must a commercial

LEED project include in a recycling program?

Paper, Corrugated cardboard, Glass,

Plastics, Metals

At what stage is it critical to incorporate

green

building practices into the project?Pre-design

BIOMASS is a form of what type of

energy?Renewable energy

By what amount can HEAT ISLANDS

elevate

temperatures in urban area?10F or more

Can a project earn MULTIPLE

CERTIFICATIONS?

Yes. Projects can earn more than one

LEED certification depending on the

Rating Systems.

Can prerequisites earn exemplary

performance?

No. Only credits can earn exemplary

performance.

Can projects outside the U.S. earn

REGIONAL

PRIORITY credits?

No. Projects outside the U.S are not

eligible for Regional

Priority credits.


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CFCs impact what LEED category(s)? Energy and Atmosphere (EA)

CIRs can be used for what purpose?CIRs are used to ask one clear and concise question for

technical and administrative guidance on MPRs,

Prerequisites and Credits.

CO2 is what type of refrigerant? A natural refrigerant

DRIP IRRIGATION is a high-efficiency

type of

what?

Micro irrigation

During the site selection process what

members

should a project team include?

Landscape architects, ecologists, environmental

engineers, and civil engineers, as well as local

professionals who can provide site specific expertise

For LEED, if a project has an existing CFC-based

refrigeration system and it is not economically

feasible to replace the system, what annual

leakage of the existing system is allowed?

5%

For multiple building developments who

determines the LEED Project Boundary?The project team.

GREEN POWER is synonymous with

what term?Renewable energy

Green power must be certified by which

organization for LEED credit?Green-e

HARVESTED STORMWATER can be

substituted

for what types of potable water use?

Landscape irrigation, fire suppression,

toilet and urinal

flushing, and custodial uses.


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Heat islands impact what LEED

category(s)?

Sustainable Sites (SS) and Energy and Atmosphere (EA).

Heat islands increase temperatures resulting in the need

for more air conditioning (and more energy to cool the

air).

How are basic services identified for a

project?

By drawing a half mile circle around the

project site and

identifying the services within the radius.

How are innovation in design points for

innovative performance measured?

The submitted credit must be

quantifiable.

How can Innovation points be

earned?

Doubling the credit requirements or using

a new strategy

that is quantifiable.

How can potable water use be reduced

for

irrigation?

Use graywater or stormwater for watering,

Use drip

irrigation, Install native and adaptive plants

How do you earn EXEMPLARY

PERFORMANCE

credits?

To earn exemplary p erformance credits, teams must

meet the performance level defined by the next step in

the threshold progression on credits that allow exemplary

performance. For example if one point can be earned on

a credit by reducing water use by 20% and another p oint

by reducing water use 30%, then if a te am reduces water

use by 40% it may earn an e xemplary performance point.

Not all credits allow for exemplary p erformance.

How does GERRYMANDERING

relate to a LEED project boundary?

Gerrymandering of a LEED project boundary is prohibited: the

boundary may not unreasonably exclude sections of land to create

boundaries in unreasonable shapes for the sole purpose of

complying with prerequisites or credits.

How does the integrated, whole building

approach apply to LEED projects?

The integrated, whole-building approach is the most

effective way to optimize energy efficiency, by

collaboration among all team members, beginning at the

start of a project , this method is necessary in designing

building systems.

How is development density

calculated?

By drawing a radius from the project

building

How is LEED developed?LEED Rating Systems are developed through

an open, consensus-based process led by

LEED volunteer committees.


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How many CERTIFICATION LEVELS

are available to a LEED project?4

How many LEED AP's are required to participate

in a project to earn one Innovation in Design

point?

At least 1 principal participant of the project team must b

a LEED AP to earn the point. Though a project should

have a LEED AP on staff to assist with the project, it is

not required for project certification.

How many miles from a project site can a

material be extracted and still be considered

REGIONAL?500 miles is the maximum

How many points can be earned in the

Innovation in Design category?6 points

How many Regional Priority credits can a

LEED

project earn?4 points

How much CFC-based refrigerants can be in a

building and the project still achieve

Fundamental Refrigerant Management?None

How much does it cost for USGBC

non-members to register a project?$1200

How much water does a waterless urinal

consume?None

HYDRO FLUROCARBONS are considered

to

have low ODP or GWP?

ODP ozone depleting potential. HFCs ODP is essentially

zero. It is slightly less efficient, so has a higher GWP -

global warming potential.

If a project is awarded LEED Platinum

certification, what does the project

receive?

The project will receive a rebate for

ALL certification fees.


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If an existing building uses CFC-based

refrigerants how long can the project wait to

phase out the refrigerants and still earn LEED

certification?

5 years

If four LEED AP's are on a project, with is

the total number of points a project team

can earn?

One

In LEED Water Efficiency addresses what

environmental concerns for building use and

disposal?

Monitoring water consumption performance, reduction in

indoor potable water consumption, reduction in water

consumption to save energy and improve environmental

well-being, and practice water-efficient landscaping.

In order for a replacement or conversion of a

chiller to be considered economically unfeasible,

the simple payback of the replacement or

conversion must be longer than?

10 years

Irrigation impacts what LEED

categories?

Water Efficiency (WE) and Energy

and Atmosphere (EA)

Is it better for a refrigerant to have a

higher or

lower ODP and GWP?Lower

LEED promotes what type of

approach to sustainability?A whole building approach

List in order the environmental impact of

refrigerants from worst to least.

CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs, Natural

refrigerants

LOCAL ZONING requirements are

defined as:

Local government regulations imposed to promote orderl

development of private lands and prevent land-use

conflicts.

Low-flow fixtures use less water than

what

standard?

EPAct 1992


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Name all of the LEED Rating systems

NC

EB: O&M

CI

CS

Schools

Retail

Health care

Homes

Neighborhood Development

Name five natural refrigerantsCO2 (Carbon dioxide), H2O(water), NH3

(ammonia), HC

(hydrocarbons), Air

NH3 is also known as: Ammonia

PROCESS WATER is used for what

purpose?

Process water is used for industrial processes such as

cooling towers, boilers, and chillers. The term can also

refer to water used in operational processes, such as

dishwashing, clothes washing, and ice making.

RECYCLED CONTENT is defined in

accordance

with what document?

ISO 14021 - International Organization of

Standards

document.

Reductions in potable water consumption from

water efficient landscaping are attributed to what

techniques?

Choosing the correct plant species, density and

microclimate factors, Irrigation efficiency, use of captured

rainwater, use of recycled wastewater, use of water

treated and conveyed by a public agency specifically for

nonpotable uses or absolutely no potable water use.

Reusing an existing building can help earn

credit

in what category?Materials & Resources

T/F: IPD takes longer than traditional

projectsFalse

T/F: LEED projects are more

expensive than traditional projects

Generally this is false, but sometimes they cost more or

less depending on the situation. This point is often argued

among the building community.

The water use of a faucet is measured

using

what units?Gallons per Minute (gpm)


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The water use of a water closet is

measured in

what units?Gallons per Flush (gpf)

True or False: Can a product can earn

Innovation

in Design credits?

FALSE

True or False: The ozone-depletion potential

(ODP) of the HCFCs (e.g., HCFC-123, HCFC-22) is

much smaller than the ODP of the CFCs?TRUE

True/False: A product can earn LEED

certification?False

Under the Montreal Protocol what year must

developing countries who signed the protocol

stop producing CFCs?2010

Wastewater from faucets is what type of

water?Graywater

Wastewater from kitchen sinks is what

type of

water?

Blackwater

Wastewater from toilets is what type of

water?Blackwater

Water saving fixtures can reduce water use

in a

project by what amount?30% (USGBC)

What additional green building project

and

building construction budget are there?

Life cycle cost analysis

Green building experts

Contingency plans for additional research


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What agreement required the end of CFC

based

refrigerants?Montreal Protocol

What are adaptive plants?

Non-native plants that use less fertilizer, pesticides and

water in a given landscape. These plants have adapted

to the local climate and are not considered invasive plants

or weeds.

What are alternatives to using

refrigeration with

CFCs?

Natural ventilation, Refrigerants with

lower ODP and

GWP, Natural refrigerants

What are BEST MANAGEMENT

PRACTICES

(BMP) used for?

BMPs are strategies that are proven, effective, and

sometime innovative. In LEED they are referred to in the

areas of stormwater runoff treatment and the reduction o

Total Suspended Solids (TSS).

What are CFCs ?

CFC stands for Chlorofluorocarbon. This is a type of

hydrocarbon that is used in most types of refrigerants for

building applications such as centrifugal chillers,

refrigerators, and humidifiers. Most applications were

installed prior to ozone concerns and they are currently

being phased out by the Montreal Protocol.

What are considered effective and efficient

WATERING PRACTICES?

Regularly check irrig ation systems, use drip, micromist,subsurface irrigation systems, smart irrigation controllers,computer-controlled system monitoring, zero irriga tion ofplants or turf between months of November and April,zero irri gate of shrubs between September and April, a ndmold prevention by designing systems to irriga te awayfrom buildings.

What are considered INVASIVE

plants?

They are nonnative to the ecosystem and likely to cause

harm once introduced. These species ar e

characteristically adaptable and aggressive, have a high

reproductive capacity, and tend to overrun the

ecosystems they enter. Collectively, they are among the

greatest threats to biodiversity and ecosystem stability.

What are CONSTRUCTION SOFT

COSTS?

Soft costs are expense items that are not

considered direct construction costs.

What are Credit Interpretation

Rulings (CIR)?

They are designed for technical and administrat ive guidance for MPR,

Prerequisites, and Credis. They may be submitted any time after the project is

registered and must be completed using LEED Online. Do not write as a letter

Include only the inquiry and essential information. CIRs can contain maximum

600 words. The CIR may NOT include attachments, cut-sheets, plans or

drawings.

What are CREDIT SYNERGIES?Credit synergies happen when credits work together and

have an increased benefit, many times at a lower

combined cost.


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What are examples of content that is

excluded

from PRE-CONSUMER recycled content?

Rework, regrind, or scrap materials capable of being

reclaimed within the same process that generated

them.

What are examples of IMPERVIOUS

surfaces?

Parking lots, roads, sidewalks, and

plazas.

What are examples of POSTCONSUMER

recycled

content?

Construction and demolition debris, materials collected

through recycling programs, discarded products, (e.g.,

furniture, cabinetry, decking), and landscaping waste

(e.g., leaves, grass clippings, tree trimmings)

What are examples of PRE-CONSUMER

recycled

content?

Planer shavings, sawdust, bagasse, walnut shells, culls,

trimmed materials, over issue publications, and obsolete

inventories.

What are GREENHOUSE GASES?A gas, such as carbon dioxide or methane,

which

contributes to potential climate change.

What are HALONS?Halons are a group of chemical compounds used in fire

suppression systems and fire extinguishers that

contribute to ozone depletion.

What are HCFCs?

the stratospheric ozone layer. These are us in

refrigera nts that are being phased out with the signing of

the Montreal Protocol and due to their ODP (ozone

depletion potential). Though HCFCs deplete the ozone

layer, they are more efficient than some more ozone

neutral counterparts.

What are HCs?Hydrocarbons - natural refrigerants such

as propane,

butane, ethane, isobutene, and isopentane

What are LEED credit templates?The documentation forms used to prove the requirements

or a prerequisite or credit have been met. These will be

filled out in LEED Online.

What are local codes?

State and local jurisdictions may develop their own

regulations or adopt building codes based on national

model codes. State and local codes are typically based

on national model codes published by the International

Code Council (ICC)


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What are local ordinances?A law usually found in a municipal

code.

What are low VOC products?Materials that have less off-gassing,

resulting in improved

indoor air quality.

What are NATIVE or INDIGENOUS

plants?

They are adapted to a given area during a defined time

period and are not invasive. In North America, the term

often refers to plants growing in a region prior to the time

of settlement by people of European descent.

What are native plants?

Plants that are adapted to local conditions and are easier

to grow and maintain. This low-maintenance approach

means savings in both time and money. Once

established, native plants better withstand variations in

local climate such as droughts and freezes.

What are NOXIOUS weeds?They are an invasive species of plants that inhibit the

cultivation and growth of local native or adaptive

plants.

What are regional materials?

The amount of a building's materials that are extracted,

processed, and manufactured close to the project site.

For LEED regional materials originate within 500 miles of

the project site. (USGBC)

What are SALVAGED MATERIALS?

Construction materials recovered from building sites and

reused on different building sites in the same or a

different capacity. Examples can include flooring, brick,

beams, and doors.

What are some examples of applications

that use

AUTOMATIC FIXTURE SENSORS?

Lavatories, sinks, water closets, and

urinals.

What are some examples of construction

hard costs?Cement, steel, drywall, wood, land

What are some examples of construction

SOFT COSTS?

Examples include architectural,

engineering, financing, and legal fees.


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What are some examples of

GRAYWATER?

Water from bathtubs, showers, bathroom wash basins,

water from clothes-washer and laundry tubs. Some

cases allow for kitchen sinks depending on state and

local authorities.

What are some examples of

hydrocarbons?

Propane, butane, ethane, isobutene,

and isopentane

What are some examples of mass

transit?Busses, Ferries, Rail lines, Shuttles

What are some examples products made

from

RAPIDLY RENEWABLE materials?

Examples are bamboo flooring and plywood, cotton batt

insulation, linoleum flooring, sunflower seed board

panels, wheatboar d cabinetry, wool car peting, cork

flooring, bio-based paints, geotextile fabrics such as coir

and jute, soy-based insulation and form-r elease agent,

and straw bales.

What are some of the benefits of

VEGETATED

ROOFS?

They reduce the heat island effect, retain stormwater,

insulating benefits, aesthetically pleasing, have longer life

and less maintenance than conventional roofs.

What are some of the features of

LEED Online?

Through LEED Online, project teams can manage project details,

complete documentation requirements for LEED credits and

prerequisites, upload supporting files submit applications for

review, receive reviewer feedback, and ultimately earn LEED

certification.

What are some positive synergies with

adding

an underfloor air distribution system?

An underfloor air distribution system helps with:, -

thermal

comfort of occupants (Indoor Environmental Quality), -

reducing energy use (Energy & Atmosphere)

What are some positive synergies with

adding a

green roof to a project?

A green roof can help with: stormwater management

(Sustainable Sites), -reducing heat islands (Sustainable

Sites), -maximizing open space (Sustainable Sites), -

reducing energy use (due to the added insulation)

(Energy & Atmosphere)

What are some types of BASIC

SERVICES?

Bank, Place of Worship, Convenience Grocery, Day Care

Center, Cleaners, Fire Station, Beauty Salon, Hardware,

Laundry, Library, Medical or Dental Off ice, Senior Care

Facility, Park, Pharmacy, Post Office, Restaurant, School,

Supermar ket, Theater, Community Center, Fitness

Center, Museum.

What are some types of flow fixtures?Shower+head, Spray valve, Lavatory

faucet


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What are some types of flushing

fixtures?Urinal, Water closet (toilet)

What are some types of green power?Wind, -Solar-, Biofuel-, Low-impact

hydro

What are some types of NATURAL

REFRIGERANTS?

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Ammonia (NH3)

Propane

Air

Water

Hydrocarbons (HC)

What are some uses of

NONPOTABLE water?

Landscape irrigation, toilet and urinal

flushing, custodial

purposes, and building systems.

What are some ways the TRIPLE BOTTOM

LINE is referred to?

1. Ecology, environment, economics

2. People, profit, planet

3. Economics, ecology, social equity

What are some ways to reduce automobile

parking?

Select a site near mass transit, Promote

carpooling,

Install less parking, Install bicycle racks

What are the amount of points a credit

can ear (credit weighting) based on?

How well the credit addresses

environmental and health concerns.

What are the benefits of Integrated

Project

Delivery?

Greater efficiencies, lower construction costs, lower

lifecycle

costs, greater quality and sustainability, greater

likelihood the schedule will be met

What are the benefits of NATIVE

PLANTS?

Native plants require less water, less

maintenance, less

fertilizer, and are more pest resistant.

What are the benefits of reducing heat

islands?

Reducing heat islands reduces air temperatures which

would reduce the need to cool that air in buildings. Thus

energy consumption is lowered.


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What are the benefits of regional

materials?

Reduced transportation costs,

Support of local resources

What are the different certification levels

LEED projects can earn?Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum

What are the different point levels for

LEED certification?

Certified, 40-49 Points

Silver, 50-59 Points

Gold, 60-79 points

Platinum, 80+ points

What are the environmental benefits of an

REC?

Avoid the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions associated

with conventional electricity use, Reduce some types of

air pollution

What are the LEED Certification

LEVELSCertified, Silver, Gold, Platinum

What are the LEED Reference

Guide's used for?

A user's manual that guides a LEED project

from registration to certification of the

design and construction of a project.

What are the Minimum Program

Requirements (MPR) for a LEED Project?

1. Must comply with Environmental Laws.2. Must be a Compl ete, Permanent Building or Space.3. Must use a Reasonable Site Boundary4. Must Complete with Minimum Fllor Area Requirements5. Must Comply with Minimum Occupancy Rates6. Must Commit to Sharing W hole-Building Energy and Water Usage Data .7. Must Comply with a Minimum Building Area to Site Area Ratio

What are the most efficient types of

flushing

fixtures?Waterless urinals, Composting toilets

What are the requirements for submitting

an

INNOVATION IN DESIGN credit?

Identify the following in writing: The intent of the

proposed innovation credit. The proposed requirement

for compliance. The proposed submittals to demonstrate

compliance. The design approach (strategies) used to

meet the requirements.

What are the three R's of producing less

waste?Reduce, reuse, recycle


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What are transient occupants?Building visitors and other part-time or occasional

occupants, such as students, volunteers, visitors, etc.

What are ways to reduce single passenger

vehicles traveling to a project site?

Locate the site near mass transit, promote

carpooling,

reduce parking spaces, install bicycle racks

What area features must be included in

development density calculations?

Parking lots

Public roads

What ASHRAE standards would be used

for the Energy and Atmosphere category?ASHRAE 90.1-2007

What ASHRAE standards would be used

for the Indoor Environmental Quality

category?

ASHRAE 62.1-2007 is related to ventilation and ASHRAE

55-2004 is related to the thermal comfort criteria of

occupants.

What can be used to assist with the certification of

projects in a campus of multi-building setting such as

corporate campuses, college campuses and

government installations?

The LEED for Multiple Buil dings and On-Campus Building r ating system provides direction inapplying LEED for New C onstruction to projects in a campus or multi-building setting such ascorporate campuses, college campuses and government installa tions (i.e. a single owner orcommon property management and control). It i s intended for projects where either severalbuildings are constructed at once or in phases, or a single building is constructed in a setting orexisting buildings w ith common ownership or planning with the ability to share a menities orcommon design features.

What can cause the heat island

effects?

Dark surfaces that absorb heat (black roofs, asphalt),

vehicle exhaust, air-conditioners, reduced air flow from

tall buildings and narrow streets

What can increasing the ventilation in a

building

have a negative impact on?

Increasing ventilation in a building

increases energy use

(EA).

What codes define GRAYWATER?

Local and state authorities along with the Uniform

Plumbing Code (UPC) in its Appendix G, Gray Water

Systems for Single-Family Dwellings & The International

Plumbing Code (IPC) Appendix C, Gray Water Recycling

Systems.

What codes must LEED projects

follow?

Projects should review relevant and applicable laws,

codes, local ordinances, statutes, and industry-related

standards.


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What Credit categories are shared among

all rating systems?

SS

WE

EA

MR

IEQ

What CREDIT CATEGORY addresses

RECYCLED

CONTENT?

Materials & Resources

What defines LOW-EMITTING and

FUEL-EFFICIENT vehicles?

They are classified a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) by the

California Air Resources Board or have achieved a

minimum green score of 40 on the American Council for

an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) annual vehicle

rating guide.

What defines the LANDSCAPE AREA of a

project?

The landscape area of the project is the total site area

less the building footprint, paved surfaces, water bodies,

and patios.

What do CFCs do to the

environment?CFCs destroy the ozone layer.

What do GREENHOUSE GASES (GHG)

do to the

environment?

Absorb and emit radiation at specific wavelengths within

the spectrum of thermal infrared radiation emitted by

Earth's surface, clouds, and the atmosphere itself.

Increased concentrations of greenhouse gases are a root

cause of global climate change.

What do IMPERVIOUS surfaces

promote?

It promotes water runoff instead of infiltration into the

subsurface. This term is mostly used when discussing

hardscape surfaces.

What do LEED APs do on a project?Help streamline the certification

process

What do reflective materials help

with?Reducing the heat island effect.

What do the LEED Reference Guide's

contain?

Strategies, case studies, and documentation

requirements for each credits and

prerequisites in a rating system.


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What do you call a collaborative, facilitated

approach to project design and execution?An integrated design.

What doe LEED stand for?The Leadership in Energy and

Environmental Design (LEED) Green

Building Rating System

What does a PHASE-OUT plan

pertain to?

Eliminating CFC-based refrigerants and

converting them

to less environmentally harmful refrigerants.

What does a PREREQUISITE

represent?

A prerequisite represents the key criteria that define green

building performance. They must be completed for a

project to earn certification.

What does a VEGETATED roof

consist of?

Vegetation, growing medium, filter fabric,

drainage, and a

waterproof membrane.

What does ACEEE stand for?American Council for an Energy-

Efficient Economy

What does air pollution cause?

Harm or discomfort to humans or other living

organisms,

or damages the natural environment into the

atmosphere.

What does an APPEAL cost per

credit?$500

What does an Energy Start rating

refer to?

The Energy Star rating is a measure of a buildings energy

performance compared with that of similar buildings, as

determined by Energy Star Portfolio Manager. A score of

50 represents average building performance.

What does ASHRAE Stand for?American Society of Heating,

Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning.


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What does Certification by Forest

Stewardship Council mean?

Certification means forest managers have adopted environmentally

and socially responible forest management practices. And

certification allows companies to manufacture and sell products

made from sustainable wood.

What does each category in the LEED

rating system consist of?Prerequisites and Credits

What does GPF stand for?Gallons per Flush. The unit of

measurement for flush

fixtures (urinals, water closets)

What does GPM stand for?Gallons per Minute. The unit of

measurement for flow

fixtures (faucets, showers)

What does GWP stand for? Global Warming Potential

What does ODP stand for? Ozone Depletion Potential

What does PREFERRED PARKING

refer to?

Preferred parking refers to the parking spots that are

closest to the main entrance of the project (exclusive of

spaces designated for handicapped persons) or parking

passes provided at a discounted price.

What does Solar reflectance index (SRI)

account for?

The SRI index is a numerical representation of a

material's ability to reject or reflect solar heat. SRI is

determined by measuring temperature changes or by

using an ASTM standard based on the solar spectrum.

What does stormwater runoff

contribute to?

Soil erosion and sedimentation of

local waterways

What does SUSTAINABILITY mean?Sustainability is meeting the needs of the present without

compromising the ability of future generations to meet

their own needs.


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What does the BUILDING FOOTPRINT

consists

of?

The area on a project site used by the building

structure

and defined by the perimeter of the building plan.

What does the HOLISTIC approach

pertain to?

The holistic approach evaluates energy consumption

early in the design process to allow project teams to

target methods to improve the building energy

consumption and performance.

What does the U.S. EPA Clean Air Act,

Title VI,

Section 608 relate to?

Under the EPA Clean Air Act the EPA has established

regulations on using and recycling ozone-depleting

compounds.

What factors are used to establish a baseline

water demand when calculating for water

efficiency in commercial or residential

applications?

Calculations are based on estimated occupancy usage

and must include only the following fixtures and fixture

fittings (as applicable to the project scope): water closets,

urinals, lavatory faucets, showers, kitchen sink faucets

and pre-rinse spray valves.

What factors dictate how much a projects

CERTIFICATION fees will cost?

The rating system in which the project is registered under

the size of the project in square feet, and the date in

which the project was registered.

What general documentation must be

submitted for LEED certification?

Project narrative, Project

photos/drawings, Typical floor plans,

Elevations

What generally defines OPEN SPACE

area?Local zoning requirements

What has USGBC adapted to establish

metrics and rating systems to measure

building performance?Triple bottom line

What helps reduce the heat island

effect?

Light colored paving materials, Green

roofs, Cool roofs,

Shading, Underground parking

What is a BASELINE BUILDING

PERFORMANCE?

ASHRAE 90.1-2007, Appendix G. defines minimum

standards of design. A building's baseline building

performance would be the annual energy cost for a

building designed to those minimum standards.


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What is a BASIC SERVICE?

Basic services are open to the public, and are those that

people might use regularly. In LEED, pedestrian access

must exist between the project site and the service to

include it in the number of available services.

What is a benefit of locating a project near

mass

transit?

Reduced automobile use which reduces

automobile

emissions.

What is a bioretention pond?

Structural stormwater controls that capture and

temporarily store the water quality volume using soils and

vegetation in shallow basins or landscaped areas to

remove pollutants from stormwater runoff.

What is a bioswale?

Landscape elements designed to remove silt and

pollution from surface runoff water. They consist of a

swaled drainage course with gently sloped sides and

filled with vegetation, compost and/or riprap.

What is a BROWNFIELD?Real property whose use may be complicated by the

presence or possible presence of a hazardous substance,

pollutant, or contaminant.

What is a CARPOOL?A carpool is when two or more people share a ride in the

same vehicle. Make sure to remember this when doing

any carpool calculations.

What is a CIR?

Credit interpretation ruling and is a process for project

applicants seeking technical and administrative guidance

on how LEED credits apply to their projects and vice

versa.

What is a construction hard cost? The purchases price fo a hard asset such as land or building materials

What is a CONSTRUCTION WASTE

MANAGEMENT PLAN?

A construction waste management plan are

administrative and procedural requirements for salvaging

recycling and disposing of non-hazardous demolition and

construction waste.

What is a DESIGN CHARRETTE?

The design charr ette is an intense, collaborative design

activity that allows project teams (i.e. project owner,

architect, and design team) to develop and plan project

strategies, evaluate and identify both financial and

environmental impacts, and reveal any opportunistic

synergies for the entire project.


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What is a foot candle?Measure of the quantity of light falling on a given

surface.

Minimizing foot candles helps reduce light pollution.

What is a FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT

(FTE)?

Is a regular building occupant who spends 40 hours per

week in the project building. Part-time or overtime

occupants have FTE values based on their hours per

week divided by 40. Multiple shifts are included or

excluded depending on the intent and requirements of thecredit.

What is a GREEN SCORE?A green score measures the

'greenness' of an automobile.

What is a GREENFIELD site?A site not previously developed or graded

that could

support open space, habitat, or agriculture.

What is a HIGH PERFORMANCE

green building?

A high performance green building is one

that is energy

and resource efficient.

What is a LEED category?A subset of the LEED Rating System. Each

rating system has six different green

building categories.

What is a LEED CHARRETTE?A collaborative session in which building stakeholders

and building experts address design and project issues

early in the building process.

What is a LEED Credit?Part of the LEED Rating System. Projects earn points by

meeting the requirements of credits in order to achieve

building certification.

What is a LEED intent?Identifies the main sustainability goal or

benefit of the prerequisite or credit. -

USGBC

What is a LIFE-CYCLE COST

Analysis?

Life-cycle cost analysis calculates expected future

operating, maintenance, and replacement costs of

designs and features used to assist owners in developing

a realistic design and budget estimate.


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What is a MERV rating?

Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV). MERV

ratings are used to rate the ability of an air conditioning

filter to remove dust from the air as it passes through the

filter. MERV ratings range from 1 to 16

What is a PRELIMINARY RATING?The target score the project team will attempt to achieve.

The final score, based on the number of points achieved,

may be more or less than the preliminary rating.

What is a PREVIOUSLY

DEVELOPED site?

A site that was previously built on, has been graded,

or

contained a parking lot, roadway, or other structure.

What is a RAIN GARDEN?A rain garden is a structural control for

promoting

infiltration, capturing and treating runoff.

What is a REFRIGERANT?A compound used in refrigerators/freezers and air

conditioners to lower temperatures

What is a retention pond?

A type of best management practice (BMP) that is used to

manage stormwater runoff to prevent flooding and

downstream erosion, and improve water quality in an

adjacent river, stream, lake or bay.

What is a tradeoff to using HFCs?HFCs are less efficient and therefore consume more

energy to produce the same level of cooling as CFC's.

What is a VOC?

Volatile Organic Compounds can negative health effects

when inhaled. Many VOCs are human-made chemicals

that are used and produced in the manufacture of paints,

pharmaceuticals, and refrigerants.

What is albedo?

Albedo is synonymous with solar reflectance. It is a measure of the

ability of a surface material to reflect sunlight in forms of visible,

infrared, and ultraviolet wavelengths, which is measured on a scale

of 0 to 1. Black paints has an albedo of 0 and white paint as an

albedo of 1.

What is an ALTERNATIVE fuel

vehicle?

An alternative fueled vehicle is one that uses any method

of powering an engine that does not involve only

petroleum (e.g. electric car, gas-electric hybrid, solar

powered)


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What is an AQUIFER?

An aquifer is an underground water-bearing rock

formation or group of formations that supply

groundwater,

wells, or springs.

What is an ECOSYSTEM?

A collection of living things and the environment in which

they live. For example, a prairie ecosystem includes

coyotes, rabbits , streams, and grasses among many

other living things.

What is an HFC?

Hydro fluorocarbons which are refrigerants that do not

deplete the stratospheric ozone layer but may have high

global warming potential. HFCs are not considered

environmentally benign.

What is an REC?

Also known as Gr een tags, Renewable Energy Credits, or

Tradable Renewable Certificates (TRCs), are tradable

environmental commodities in the United States which

represent proof that 1 megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity

was generated fr om an eligible renewable energy

resource.

What is ASHRAE 55-2004 related to?ASHRAE 55-2004 is related to the comfort criteria of specific

design conditions that take into account temperature, humidity, a ir

speed, outdoor temperature, outdoor humidity, seasonal clothing,

and expected activity. These all relate to occupant thermal comfort.

What is ASHRAE 62.1-2007 related

to?

ASHRAE 62.11-2007 is related to ventilation

controlling air contaminant levels, humidity,

and temperature within a space.

What is ASHRAE 90.1-2007 related

to?

ASHRAE 90.1-2007 relates to HVAC systems. HVAC

systems are defined as: equipment, distribution systems,

and terminals that provide the processes of heating,

ventilating, or air-conditioning.

What is BIOFUEL?

A biofuel is a solid, liquid or gaseous fuel derived from

relatively recently dead biological material and is

distinguished from fossil fuels which are derived from long

dead biological material.

What is BIOMASS?Biomass is plant material from trees, grasses, or crops

that can be converted to heat energy to produce

electricity.

What is BLACKWATER?

Blackwater is wastewater from toilets and urinals.

Wastewater from kitchen sinks (perhaps differentiated by

the use of a garbage disposal),showers, or bathtubs is

considered blackwater under some state or local codes.


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What is Chain-of-Custody (CoC)

Certification?

Chain of Custody refers to chronological documentation or paper trail. CoC is

important in LEED when dealing with certified wood. Companies that process

manufacture, and/or sell products made of certified wood can ear CoC

certification by having an audit done of t heir documentaion. This certification

shows the FSC that t he name and logo are being used correctly.

What is COMMINGLED

RECYCLING?

Commingled recycling accepts a wide range of recyclable

materials. This allows materials to be collected in one

bin, or location, prior to being sent to a recycling facility

for separation. This type of recycling takes up less space

and has better participation from occupants.

What is considered a construction

HARD COST?

Construction hard cost are considered to be CSI Master

Format 2004 Edition Divisions 03-10, 31 (Section 31.60.00

Foundations) and 32 (Section 32.10.00 Paving, 32.30.00

Site Improvements, and 32.90.00 Planting.

What is CONSTRUCTION &

DEMOLITION debris?

Construction and demolition debris are waste building

materials , dredging materials, tree stumps, and rubble

resulting from construction, remodeling, repair, and

demolition of homes, commercial buildings and other

structures and pavements.

What is CONVENTIONAL

IRRIGATION?

Conventional irrigation is watering using

above-ground

sprinkler heads.

What is daylighting?The practice of placing windows, or other transparent

media, and reflective surfaces so that, during the day,

natural light provides effective internal illumination.

What is development density?

The total square footage of all buildings within an area.

For LEED the area is defined by a radius from the project

building. Development density is measured in square

feet / acre or units / acre.

What is DRIP IRRIGATION?

Drip irrigation delivers water at low pressure through

buried mains and sub mains. Water is distributed to the

soil through a network of perforated tubes or emitters.

Drip irrigation is much more efficient than traditional

sprinkler systems.

What is embodied energy?

The availa ble energy that wa s used in the work of makinga product. Embodied energy is an accountingmethodology which a ims to find the sum total of theenergy necessary for an entire product lifecycle. Thislifecycle includes raw material extraction, transport,manufacture, assembly, installation, disassembly,deconstruction a nd/or decomposition.

What is Emissivity?

The ratio of the radiation emitted by a surface (i/e/ the surface of an

object or material) to the radiation emitted by a black body at the

same temperature. It measures a material's ability to radiate

absorbed energy.


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What is ENERGY EFFICIENCY?

Energy efficiency is the use of technology that requires

less energy to p erform the same fun ction as a

conventional item. A compact f luorescent light bulb that

uses less energy than an incandescent bulb to produce

the same amount of light is an example of energy

efficiency. The decision to replace an incandescent light

bulb with a compact fluorescent is an example of energy

conservation.

What is Environmental Building

News?

A monthly newsletter featuring comprehensive, practical

information on a wide range of topics related to

sustainable building. - BuildingGreen.com

What is environmental

sustainability?

Long-term maintenance of ecosystem

components and functions for future

generations. (EPA)

What is excluded from the building foot

print?

Parking lots, landscapes, and other

nonbuilding facilities

What is EXEMPLARY

PERFORMANCE?

Performance above and beyond the LEED requirements

is rated "exemplary." An example of exemplary

performance is to meet the next step in a series of

requirements.

What is FLY ASH used for?Fly ash can be used as a substitute for Portland

cement

in concrete. Fly ash then becomes a recycled product.

What is free energy?Energy with low/no-cost that comes as a result of building

design. Examples include daylighting, natural ventilation

or onsite solar power/wind energy.

What is fundamental refrigerant

management?

A minimum threshold for refrigerant selection. LEED

requires zero use of CFC-based refrigerants in new

based building HVAC&R systems.

What is GEOTHERMAL energy?Geothermal Energy is electricity generated

by harnessing

hot water or steam from within the earth.

What is Global Warming Potential as it

relates to

refrigerants?

A measurement of how much effect the given refrigerant

will have on global warming in relation to carbon dioxide,

where CO2 has a GWP of 1. This is usually measured

over a 100-year period. In this case the lower the value of

GWP the better the refrigerant is for the environment.


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What is GLOBAL WARMING?Global Warming refers to climate change that causes an

increase in the avg temperature of the lower atmosphere

of the Earth.

What is graywater?

Domestic wastewater composed of wash water from

kitchen, bathroom, and laundry sinks, tubs, and

washers.

(EPA)

What is Green Seal used for?

Green Seal is an independent nonprofit organization that

identifies and promotes products that are environmentall

preferable. Several of its standards measure VOC limits in

products.

What is Green-e?Green-e is a program established to promote green

electricity products and provide consumers with a

nationally recognized method to identify those products.

What is HARVESTED RAINWATER?Harvested rainwater is rainwater that has been collected

for uses such as landscaping irrigation, toilet flushing, or

other non-potable water uses.

What is Heat Island Effect?

The heat island effect is a situation where the absorption of heat by

hardscapes, buildings and dark materials then

radiates to surrounding areas. The term describes the event where

radiant air and surface temperatures in urban areas are higher than

rural or suburban areas nearby.

What is IESNA?Illuminating Engineering Society of North

America. Publiser of lighting design and

illumination standards.

What is Integrated Project Delivery?

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is a p roject delivery

approach t hat int egrates people, systems, business

structures and practices into a process that

collaboratively harnesses the talents and insights of all

participants to optimize p roject results, increase value to

the owner, reduce waste, and maximize efficiency

through all ph ases of design, fabrication, and

construction. - AIA

What is irrigation efficiency?

The percentage of water delivered by irrigation equipment

that is actually used for irrigation and does not evaporate,

blow away, or fall on hardscape. (USGBC). Drip

irrigation has an efficiency of 90% while conventional

overhead sprinklers have an efficiency of 65%.

What is ISO 14021?

The ISO 12021 series standards, Environmental Labels and

Declaration, are communication tools that convey information on

environmental aspects of a product or service to the market. This

standard is used for recycled materials to label their pre and/or pos

consumer content.


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What is LEED

An internationally recognized green building certification system, providing

third party verification that a building or community was designed and built

using strategies aimed at improving performance across all the metrics that

matter most : energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction,

improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and

sensitivity to their impacts. -USGBC

What is LEED Online?LEED online is the primary resource for

managing the dLEED documentation

process.

What is life cycle assessment?The investigation and valuation of the environmental

impacts of a given product or service caused or

necessitated by its existence.

What is life cycle costing?Evaluates a product's economic

performance.

What is light pollution?Excessive or obtrusive artificial light. Light pollution has a

negative impact on nocturnal wildlife and interferes with

views to the sky.

What is lighting power density? Installed lighting power per unit area

What is MASS TRANSIT?Mass transit is passenger transportation services which

are available for use by the general public, such as trains,

subways, and buses.

What is meant by LIFE-CYCLE

ASSESSMENT?

A Life-Cycle assessment is a analysis of the environment

aspects and potential impacts associated with a product,

process, or service.

What is natural ventilation?Natural ventilation uses the natural forces of

wind and

buoyancy to deliver fresh air into buildings.

What is NET METERING?

It is a metering and billing arrangement that allows on-sitegenerators to send excess electricity flows to the regionalpower grid; these flows offset a portion of the energydrawn from the grid. An example w ould be a companythat generates solar power for its building. If it generatesexcess electricity, it can sell this to the local pow ercompany.


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What is OPEN SPACE?

Open space is undeveloped land, but it differs from

greenfield sites since open space could have been

developed in the past and restored to an undeveloped

state.

What is Ozone Depletion Potential as it

relates to

refrigerants?

The potential for a single molecule of the refrigerant to

destroy the Ozone Layer. The less the value of the ODP

the better the refrigerant is for the ozone layer and

therefore the environment.

What is PEDESTRIAN ACCESS?Pedestrian access allows pedestrians to walk between

areas without interference from walls, highways or other

barriers.

What is pervious pavement used for?Pervious pavement is used to reduce

stormwater runoff by allowing stormwater to

filter through the pervious material.

What is PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV)

energy?

Electricity from photovoltaic cells that

convert the energy

in sunlight into electricity.

What is POSTCONSUMER

RECYCLED content?

It is the percentage of material in a product that was

consumer waste. The recycled material was generated

by household, commercial, industrial, or institutional endusers

and can no longer be used for its intended purpose.

Postconsumer is just that, material recycled after being

used by the consumer.

What is PRE-CONSUMER recycled

content?

Pre-consumer recycled content is formerly known as

postindustrial content, is a percentage of material in a

product that is recycled from manufacturing waste. Since

the material is never sold to the consumer, it is preconsumer

material.

What is radon?A cancer-causing radioactive gas. Radon in the ground,

groundwater, or building materials enters working and

living spaces and disintegrates into its decay products

What is RECLAIMED WATER?Reclaimed water is water that has

been treated for reuse

What is RECYCLED content?

Recycled content is the proportion, by mass, of

preconsumer

or postconsumer recycled material in a product

(ISO 14021).


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What is REUSE?A strategy to use existing materials in a similar or differen

capacity that allows for the preservation of natural

resources.

What is sedimentation?

When stormwater runoff deposits sediment into

water

ways, leading to a decline in water quality by blocking

sunlight.

What is SMACNA used for?

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor's National Association

(SMACNA) guidelines play a key role in construction activity pollution

prevention. The standard provides an overview of air pollutants

associated with construction, control measures, construction process

management, quality control, among other things.

What is solar reflectance?

Solar reflectance is synonymous with albedo. It is a measure of the

ability of a surface material to reflect sunlight in forms of visible,

infrared, and ultraviolet wavelengths, which is measured on a scale

of 0 to 1. Black paints has an albedo of 0 and white paint as an

albedo of 1.

What is source reduction?

The practice of designing, manufacturing, purchasing, or

using materials (such as products and packaging) in ways

that reduce the amount or toxicity of trash created

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What is SRI?

A value that incorporates both solar reflectance and

emittance in a single value to represent a material's

temperature in the sun. Materials with the highest SRI

values are the coolest choices for paving. SRI is usually

present on a scale of 0 (least reflective) to 100 (most

reflective).

What is the baseline flow rate of a

faucet?2.2 gpm (gallons per minute)

What is the baseline flush rate of a

urinal?1.0 gpf (gallons per flush)

What is the baseline flush rate of a water

closet?1.6 gpf (gallons per flush)

What is the baseline water demand of a

building?

The estimated occupant usage of a project's fixtures and

fittings using the flush and flow rates from the EPAct 199

standard


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What is the construction review of a LEED

project?

When the project is completed/finished and all

construction related credits are submitted for

review

What is the cost for a Credit Interpretation

Request (CIR)?$220

What is the definition of DURABLE

GOODS?

One that has a useful life of two years or more and are

replaced infrequently and/or may require capital program

outlays.

What is the definition of POTABLE

WATER?

Potable water meets or exceeds EPA's drinking water

quality standards and is approved for human

consumption by the state or local authorities having

jurisdiction; it may be supplied from wells or municipal

water systems.

What is the design review of a LEED

project?

The state prior to completion where the design team can

request a review of any design-related credits or

prerequisites

What is the DEVELOPMENT

FOOTPRINT?

The development footprint includes all areas of a site

affected by the development or project site activity.

Include hardscapes, parking lots, access roads, nonbuilding

facilities and the building itself.

What is the environmental benefit of

using

SALVAGED MATERIALS?

It reduces the demand for virgin

materials.

What is the EPAct of 1992?

The Energy Policy Act of 1992 covers many products and

services related to energy. It also sets standards for toilets

and other water fixtures in both commercial and

residential models.

What is the FSC?

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), established in

1933 in response to those concerns over global

deforestation. It is an international non-profit, multistakeholder

organization that promotes responsible

management of the world's forests.

What is the highest LEED Certification

LEVEL?Platinum


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What is the intent of fundamental

refrigeration

management?

To reduce stratospheric ozone

depletion

What is the intent of the Water Efficiency

category?

To reduce water consumption and reduce the need for

wastewater treatment and to reduce the demand on

natural aquifers.

What is the LEED Project Boundary?It is the portion of the project site that is submitted

for LEED certification and must be used consistently

What is the LEED technical Advisory

Group responsible for?

Providing a consistent source of technical advice to LEED

committees and working groups with respect to credit and

prerequisite improvement and supporting tool

development. -USGBC

What is the main ASHRAE standard in

which

HVAC systems must adhere?ASHRAE 90.1-2007

What is the maximum number of points a

project

can earn under the Regional Credit category?

Under the Regional Priority credit 4 points

is the

maximum any project may earn.

What is the maximum timeframe in which

resources must be planted and harvested to be

considered RAPIDLY RENEWABLE?

They must be planted and harvested in a

cycle of 10

years or less.

What is the minimum BUILDING AREA

TO SITE

RATIO?

The gross floor area of the LEED project building must be

no less than 2% of the gross land area within the LEED

project boundary.

What is the minimum Floor Area requirement for New

Construction, Core and Shell, Schools, Existing Buildings:

Operations and Maintenance?

The LEED project must include a minimum of

1,000 square feet (93 square meters) of gross floor

area.

What is the minimum FULL TIME

EQUIVALENT

(FTE) occupancy for a LEED project?

A LEED project must serve 1 or more Full Time

Equivalent (FTE) occupant(s), calculated as an annual

average in order to use LEED in its entirety.


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What is the Montreal Protocol?An international treaty designed to protect the ozone laye

by phasing out the production of a number of substances

believed to be responsible for ozone depletion.

What is the most effective way to optimize

energy efficiency?

The most effective way to optimize energy

efficiency is by

utilizing an integrated, whole-building approach.

What is the pre-design phase of an

environmentally responsive design?

An added step to the design process which includes

integrated building design, defining environmental design

guidelines, and assembling an integrated team

What is the primary concern in the Clean

Air Act,

Title VI, Rule 608?

To reduce annual leakage of ozone-

depleting refrigerants

such as CFCs and HCFCs.

What is the purpose of a LEED

Scorecard?

The LEED Scorecard is to assist in determining the Total

Project Score and achievable Credits at the inception of a

LEED Project

What is the purpose of an REC?A Renewable Energy Certificate is a tradable commodity

that allows organizations without access to off-site green

power to purchase the benefits of green power.

What is the purpose of COMMUNITY

CONNECTIVITY?

Community connectivity helps to limits

urban sprawl and

reduces automobile use.

What is the total number of points

available in LEED 2009 for Building

Design and Construction?110 possible points

What is the triple bottom line?A change from being primarily financially driven to

choosing economics, environment, and social

responsiblity

What is USGBC?a Non-profit trade organization that promotes

sustainability in how buildings are designed, built,

and operated


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What is value engineering?Analysis of the requirements of a project for the purpose

of achieving the essential functions at the lowest total

costs.

What is waste diversion?

Reducing the amount of recyclable material being thrown

away and ultimately wasted by disposal in the landfill.

Many materials have uses or resources that can be

recaptured through recycling.

What is WaterSense?WaterSense is a partnership program sponsored the

EPA, helping consumers identify water-efficient products

and programs.

What is XERISCAPING?Xeriscaping is a landscaping method that makes routine

irrigation unnecessary. It uses drought-adaptive and lowwater

plants as well as soil amendments such as

compost and mulches to reduce evaporation.

What LEED categories contain standards

related to VOC emissions?

Materials and Resources (MR) and

IEQ

What LEED categories would IESNA

standards

impact?

Sustainable Sites (reducing light pollution) and Energy

and Atmosphere (reducing light pollution can save on

energy costs).

What LEED category can earn points for

low-emitting materials?IEQ

What LEED category would SMACNA

standards be used for?IEQ

What LEED category would the Green-e

standard be used for?Energy and Atmosphere

What LEED credit category can earn

exemplary

performance points?Innovation in Design


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What LEED credit category has credits that

reference the Green Seal standard?IEQ

What LEED rating systems are

available?

NC

EB: O&M

CI

CS

Schools

Retail

Health care

HomesNeighborhood Development

What materials are not allowed to be included in

the calculations for Construction Waste

Management?

Excavated materials such as dirt and trees., -

Hazardous

materials such as asbestos and lead covered debris

What materials should be included in

comingled

recycling?

Paper, Corrugated cardboard, Glass,

Plastics, Metals

What materials should not be included in

comingled recycling?Batteries, Light bulbs, Food

What materials should not be reused in a

project?Exterior windows and plumbing fixtures. Newer products

are more efficient.

What minimum Green Score is required by

LEED

for a vehicle to qualify as low-emitting?

A minimum Green Score of 40 is required on the

American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy

(ACEEE) annual vehicle rating guide.

What minimum water savings are LEED

v3

projects required to achieve?

20%

What must a project be located near to

have

community connectivity?

Basic services.

What must be checked to determine what

type of

building can be built on a piece of land?Local zoning requirements


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What must be done to achieve

fundamental

refrigerant management?Zero use of CFCs.

What organization is responsible for LEED

project registration?GBCI

What parts of the LEED rating system are

optional?

Creits are optional, prerequisites are

required

What PROGRAM certifies green

power?Green-e

What refrigerant has the greatest

GWP?HFC-23

What refrigerant has the greatest

ODP?CFC-11

What refrigerant has the lowest Global

Warming

Potential?NH3 - Ammonia

What refrigerant has the lowest Ozone

Depletion

Potential?Any natural refrigerant

What refrigerants do not impact the ozone

layer?

Natural refrigerants such as CO2,

NH3, and Propane

What should a building recycling program

address?

Signs to keep people from contaminating bins, Ease of

use for occupants, Security from theft, Protecting

materials from weather


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What should a project vision include?

A statement that embraces sustainable principles and an

integrated design approach. A vision statement should

support and enforce the sustainability goals throughout

the project.

What should be submitted for a CIR?Provide a brief but clear description of the challenge countered,

emphasize the intent of the prerequisite or credit, and if possible,

the project team should offer potential solutions to the problem or a

proposed interpretation.

What standard addresses the termal

comfort of building occupants?ASHRAE 55-2004

What standard applies to natural

ventilation?ASHRAE 62.1-2007

What standard defines green power? Green-e

What standard established regulations on

using

and recycling ozone-depleting compounds?

U.S. EPA Clean Air Act. This act defines the leakage

rate

as it applies to appliances that have refrigerants.

What standard is used to determine the

baseline

water demand of a building?

EPAct 1992

What starts the IPD process? The project vision

What steps occur in the pre-design

phase?

Develop Green Vision, -Establish Project Goals and, -

Green Design Criteria, -Set Priorities, -Develop Building

Program, -Establish Budget, -Assemble Green Team, -

Develop Partnering Strategies, -Develop Project

Schedule, -Review Laws and Standards, -Conduct

Research, -Select Site

What STRATEGIES are employed to

reduce the

HEAT-ISLANDS?

Strategies include using materials with higher solar

reflectance properties in the site design, provide shaded

areas, reduce hardscape surfaces and installing

vegetated roofs.


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What term defines paving systems that are open

and allow moisture to soak into the ground

below?

Pervious. There are many types of pervious

paving

systems.

What three types of RENEWABLE ENERGY

options are eligible for Green-e

certifications?

Renewable energy, utility green-pricing

programs, and

competitive electricity products.

What two measurements are used to

calculate a

percent reduction in water use?

A baseline design case and an

installed design case

What type of building material contains

recycled

newspaper?

Post-consumer recycled content

What type of impact do HFCs have on the

ozone

layer?

HFCs have a low impact on the ozone layer but many

HFCs have a high Global Warming Potential (GWP)

What type of products are related to the

Green Seal standard?Paints and primers

What type of Rating System is not

available through LEED Online?LEED for Homes

What type of water is DRINKING

WATER?Potable water

What type of water is municipally

supplied

reclaimed/recycled water?

Nonpotable water

What types of information can be found on

USGBC/s website?

Update information on the rating

systems.


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What types of plants does LEED

recommended

using in landscape design?Native and/or adaptive plants.

What types of power have the greatest

negative

environmental impact?

Coal, Gas, Hydropower, Other fossil

fuels

What types of proje4cts would LEED for

New Construction be used for?

New high-performance commercial and

institutional projects

What types of project would LEED for

Homes be used for?High-performance green homes

What types of projects would LEED for

Commercial Interiors be used for?Tenant Improvements

What types of projects would LEED

for Core and Shell be used for?

For designers, builders, developers and new building

owners who want to address sustainable design for new

core and shell construction. Covers base building element

such as structure, envelope and the HVAC system.


Existing Buildings: Operations and

Maintenance be sued for?

Building owners and operators to measure

operations, improvements and

maintenance.


Healthcare be used for?

Sustainable planning, design and

construction for high-performance

healthcare facilities.


Neighborhood Development be used for?

Integrating the principles of smart growth, urbanism and

green building into the first national system for

neighborhood design.


Retail be used for?

The different types of spaces that retailers

need for their distinctive product lines.


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Schools be used for?

The design and contstruction of K-12 schools. Based on

LEED NC rating system, it addresses issues such as

classroom acoustics, master planning, mold prevention

and environmental site assessment.

What types of refrigerants are scheduled

for

phase-out under the Montreal Protocol?

HCFCs. CFCs are banned under the

Montreal Protocol.

What types of systems use CFCs?Centrifugal chillers, -Refrigerators, -

Humidifiers

What variables are used in determining

FTE

calculations?

The type of building occupant (full-time,

part-time,

transient) and the hours worked per week.

What variables measure a refrigerants

impact on

the environment?

Global Warming Potential (GWP) and

Ozone Depletion

Potential (ODP)

What was the goal of the MONTREAL

PROTOCOL?

To phase out CFCs and HCFCs in

refrigerants for new

and existing equipment.

What would you use the EPAct of

1992 for?

Measuring the baseline case water use for

the Water

Efficiency credits.

What year does the Montreal Protocol

phase out

HCFCs?

Most CFC use and production was phased out in 1995,

while some other substances and derivatives will be

phased out in 2010, and the less active HCFCs will be

phased out in 2030.

When can a LEED project be eligible to

display the LEED plaque and other

marketing material?

LEED projects are eligible following the acceptance of a

final certification review.

When should life cycle assessment be

used?

When considering the products long term

environmental impact over the products

lifetime.


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When would natural ventilation be a good

design

choice?

In cooler climates where

temperatures are lower.

Where can RECs be purchased?RECs can be purchased anywhere and are not bound by

geography. They differ from actual electricity which must

be purchased from a local provider.

Where can the LEED Score Card be

found?USGBC's website

Where does lighting power density apply

to

LEED projects?

Energy and Atmosphere (EA). Reducing

the lighting

power density reduces energy use.

Which has precedent in a project, LEED

requirements or local codes?Local codes must be followed first.

Who are CIRs submitted?Credit interpretation requests must

be submitted through LEED online.

Who authorizes use of the USGBC

logos?

The USGBC marketing department

authorizes use of the logos

Who can access LEED Online?Anyone assigned to a project by the

project administrator

Who can become a LEED AP?Anyone that passes GBCI's exams and has

the

appropriate experience.

Who can use the USGMC Member

Logo?

Only USGBC Memebers in good

standing.


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Who can volunteer for LEED

committees?Anyone.

Who develops LEED? Volunteer committees

Who fills out the LEED Scorecard?The project team does during the

LEED charrette.

Who is the PROJECT

ADMINISTRATOR?

The individual who initially registers the project

will be

identified by GBCI as the Project Administrator

Who much does it cost of USGBC

members to register a project?$900

Who uses LEED?

Architects, real estate professionals, facility managers,

engineers, interior designers, landscape architects,

construction managers, lenders and government officials

all use LEED to help transform the built environment to

sustainability.

Who would be included in determining

your FTE

population?

Identify the total number of full-time and part-time

occupants. In building with multiple shifts, use only the

highest-volume shift in the FTE calculation.

Who would be included in determining

your FTE

population?

Rain gardens, Green roofs, Retention

pond, Bioretention

pond

Why do projects need to meet

prerequisites?

Prerequisites represent the key criteria

that define green building performance.

Why does USGBC have logo policies?USGBC logo policies exist to make sure

LEED retains its credibility and identity.


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Why should you use life cycle costing?

When there exists project alternatives that fulfill the same

performance requirements, but differ with respect to

initial cost and operating costs. The comparison can help

maximize net savings.

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