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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
non- building 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.
What types of projects would LEED for
Existing Buildings: Operations and
Maintenance be sued for?
Building owners and operators to measure
operations, improvements and
maintenance.
What types of projects would LEED for
Healthcare be used for?
Sustainable planning, design and
construction for high-performance
healthcare facilities.
What types of projects would LEED for
Neighborhood Development be used for?
Integrating the principles of smart growth, urbanism and
green building into the first national system for
neighborhood design.
What types of projects would LEED for
Retail be used for?
The different types of spaces that retailers
need for their distinctive product lines.
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What types of projects would LEED for
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.