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LEED GA: Green Associate

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1. Gives preference to the purchase of environmentally preferable products and the companies that supply them






2. What level of CO2 concentrations indicates inadequate ventilation?






3. Part of the LEED rating system. within each LEED category there are prerequisites and credits. prerequisites must be met for building certification.






4. A hydrocarbon deposit - such as petroleum - coal or natural gas - derived from the accumulated remains of ancient plants and animals and used as fuel. carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases generated by burning these are considered to be one of th






5. All the energy used to grow - extract and manufacture a product - transport it to the jobsite - complete the installation - and finally dispose of it at the end of its life cycle






6. Enables project team members to work together from the project outset to develop solutions that have synergies and multiple benefits. the approach invests in design activities that increase the opportunity for integrated solutions with an eye to bett






7. The rate at which indoor air enters and leaves a building - usually expressed in LEED as the number of changes of outdoor air per hour (air changes per hour or "ach") ASHRAE 62 prescribes proper ventilation rates to ensure pollutants and carbon dioxi






8. Part of construction waste management plan






9. When costs are established and contracts for construction services are signed.






10. Non-industrial wastewater generated from domestic processes such as dish washing - laundry and bathing. some states and local authorities allow kitchen sink water to be included. check local codes in order to comply with local regulations.






11. Air and surface temperature differences between developed and underdeveloped areas






12. The practice of placing windows - or other transparent media - and reflective surfaces so that - during the day - natural light provides effective internal illumination






13. Previously used or redeveloped land that may be contaminated with hazardous waste or pollution (USGBC). the land has the potential to be reused once any hazardous substances - pollutants - or contaminants are remediated






14. The percentage of material in a product that was consumer waste. the recycled material was generated by household - commercial - industrial or institutional end-users and can no longer be used for its intended purpose. it includes returns of material






15. Like carbon dioxide or methane - which contributes to potential climate change






16. The concept that takes into consideration all impacts of the indoor environment on human health and performance - including indoor air quality - daylighting and views - and visual and thermal comfort.






17. A site that is undeveloped and in a natural state or has been used for agriculture






18. Human thermal comfort is defined by ASHRAE as the state of mind that expresses satisfaction with the surrounding environment (ASHRAE Standard 55). maintaining thermal comfort for occupants of buildings or other enclosures is one of the important goal






19. The measurement method for defining Irrigation Efficiency






20. Administrative and procedural requirements for salvaging - recycling and disposing of non-hazardous demolition and [first phrase] -- this means it should cover waste sent to a landfill - salvaging - and recycled waste






21. Unit of measurement that describes a building's energy use relative to its size. it's calculated by taking the total energy consumed in one year in kBTUs and dividing it by total floorspace of the building. a low number signifies good energy performa






22. Very harsh - bright - dazzling light that interferes with visibility






23. The use of environmentally friendly ingredients and chemicals for household - manufacturing and industrial cleaning. these techniques and products avoid the use of chemically reactive and toxic cleaning products which contain various toxic chemicals






24. A natural resource that cannot be produced - re-grown - regenerated - or reused on a scale which can sustain its consumption rate. these resources often exist in a fixed amount - or are consumed much faster than nature can recreate them. fossil fuels






25. Side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity that affects other parties without this being reflected in the price of the goods or services involved - i.e. the pollution created in power generation for one state blown over anothe






26. A material's ability to reflect sunlight measured on a scale of 0 (black) to 1 (white). a value of 0.0 indicates that the surface absorbs all solar radiation and a value of 1.0 represents total reflectivity.






27. Systems withing systems that are related because they affect and effect each other






28. Flat or nearby flat land adjacent to a stream or river that experiences occasional or periodic flooding






29. Measuring the amount of resources used over a period of time - such as water or electricity






30. Pavement that is less than 50% impervious and contains vegetation in the open cells






31. An assessment of the greenhouse gases (which includes more than just CO2) emitted by a particular organization - project or activity






32. A pond designed to hold a specific amount of water indefinitely






33. The min' floor area for CI






34. Colorless - odorless gas that is present in the atmosphere and is formed when any fuel containing carbon is burned. it is breathed out of animal's lungs during respiration - is produced by the decay of organic matter - and is used by plants in photos






35. Similar to cradle-to-cradle - processes that restore - renew or revitalize their own sources of energy and materials - creating sustainable systems that integrate the needs of society with the integrity of nature. i.e. a building or community that mi






36. What metric is the best indicator of transportation impacts associated with a bldg project?






37. Plan that takes into consideration all aspects of the indoor environment and documents strategies to protect the quality of the indoor environment for occupants - especially important during construction and renovations






38. Exterior surface of the building including all walls - windows - floor and roof. separates the building's inside from the outside






39. What are the added costs of bldg green & what benefits offset those cost?






40. The relationship between the total building floor area and the allowable land area the building can cover (USGBC)






41. The number of different types of space per acre in an area - think of a mixed-use development - which has both houses and offices






42. Third party certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for the design - construction and operation of high performance green buildings (USGBC)






43. What are the 3D sustainability often described as the triple bottom line or 3 legged stool?






44. Purchase price of a hard asset such as masonry - wood - steel - carpet - tile - mechanical systems - roofing






45. A project that can produce all the energy it requires on site yet still might be connected to the regular utility grid - for example - using power from the grid when there is no wind - and providing power to the grid from wind turbines on windy days






46. Hydrochlorofluorocarbons that are used in refrigerants and propellants that are known to deplete the ozone layer






47. Systematic improvements in a market or segment of a market to achieve a lasting share of energy-efficient products and services - i.e. high efficiency washers replacing regular washing machines in the U.S.






48. A term used in the US to describe the heating or cooling capacity of a system or fuels. this is understood to represent [this]'s per hour when referring to power. this derives its measurement from the amount of energy it takes to raise the temperatur






49. The ability of dark - non-reflective paved areas-city streets - rooftops - and sidewalks-to absorb and radiate heat - making urban areas and the surrounding suburbs noticeably hotter than rural towns nearby. other contributors include reduced airflow






50. How can potable water use for irrigation be reduced or eliminated?