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LEED GA: Green Associate

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Part of the LEED rating system - which specifies the environmental goal of each LEED credit






2. Used to store excess stormwater. these are basins whose outlets have been designed to detain stormwater runoff for some minimum time (e.g. 24 hrs). the stormwater will slowly seep into the ground to recharge aquifers or discharge as determined by the






3. Landscaping and gardening in ways that reduce or eliminate the need for supplemental irrigation. it is promoted in areas that do not have easily accessible supplies of fresh water and is catching on in other areas as climate patterns shift






4. Carrying away or displacement of solids (sediment - soil - rock - and other particles) usually by the agents of currents such as wind - water - or ice by downward or down-slope movement in response to gravity






5. Floor area of the building / the total area of the site = sq ft / acre






6. A formal question asked of GBCI from the project team - who would then receive Credit Interpretation Ruling.






7. Materials and products are made from plants that are typically harvested within a 10 year cycle or shorter and are grown and harvested sustainably






8. 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






9. Viewing the world as an interrelated set of systems that can influence one another






10. Any of various halocarbon compounds consisting of carbon - hydrogen - chlorine - and fluorine - once used widely as aerosol propellants and refrigerants. these are believed to cause depletion of the atmospheric ozone layer






11. Credit weightings are based on...






12. Standard comparison of the efficiency of an air filter. MERV ranges from 1 (least) to 16 (most efficient) - and measures a filter's ability to remove particles from 3 to 10 microns in size. developed by ASHRAE






13. Plan that covers how waste will be either disposed or reused or recycled by addressing sorting - collection - and final disposal of items used in the construction or renovation process






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






15. Major Players in Design & Construction Process are...






16. The coordinated use of pest and environmental info with available pest control methods to prevent unacceptable levels of pest damage by the most economical means and with the least possible hazard to people - property - and the environment






17. American society of heating - refrigerating and air conditioning engineers. international technical society for all individuals and organizations interested in heating - ventilation - air-conditioning and refrigeration (hvac & r)






18. Energy Use Intensity in term of unit






19. Narrative - photo/render - elevations - floor plans - project details - and boundary (Project - LEED - & property)






20. What's the earliest pt at which a LEED for Schools proejct can be cert?






21. 4 key issues that help define how location affect project






22. According to the EPA - what % of time do American spend indoors?






23. An accounting of all water volumes that enter and leave a space over a period of time






24. The min' floor area for CI






25. In green building - location includes the natural context (climate - plants - wind - sun) the social context (cultural history - traditions - local regulations) - and an infrastructural context (roads - local materials - utilities - public transit)






26. Drinking water that is of sufficiently high quality so that it can be consumed or utilized without risk of immediate of long term harm






27. Precipitation that is usually acidic. it has harmful effects on plants - aquatic animals - and infrastructure. it is mostly caused by human emissions of sulfur and nitrogen compounds which react in the atmosphere to produce acids. in recent years - m






28. Which LEED rating systems has more than 100 points






29. 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






30. Renewable energy such as solar - wind - biomass - hydro - and geothermal energy






31. A process used to remove VOCs from a bldg by elevating the tempt in the fully furnished & ventilated bldg prior to human occupancy.






32. A site that was previously built on - has been graded - or contained a parking lot - roadway - or other structure






33. 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






34. Water used for building systems such as boiler feed water - cooling water for heat exchangers - chillers - etc






35. Materials from construction sites or existing buildings that are reused in the same or different capacity. examples can include flooring - brick - beams - and doors






36. A program that was first developed in 1992 by the US EPA as a method to identify and promote products that are energy efficient. products carrying this symbol provide a way for businesses and consumers to save money - while at the same time - protect






37. A control system capable of monitoring environmental and system loads and adjusting HVAC operations accordingly in order to conserve energy while maintaining comfort (EPA)






38. 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






39. Water that is of sufficiently high quality so that it can be consumed or utilized without risk of immediate of long term harm by humans or animals






40. Part of the LEED rating system. projects earn points by meeting the requirements of optional credits in order to earn points towards certification






41. 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






42. The percentage of waste materials diverted from traditional disposal such as landfilling or incineration to be recycled - composted or reused (EPA)






43. If a bldg is designed to move at any point in its lifetime - what LEED certification is it eligible for?






44. Similar to a bioswale - a depression with vegetation that filters and slows down rainwater to reduce peak discharge rates






45. An attempt to reduce peak period transportation use - such as allowing flex time in which employees may come to work before or after rush hour






46. A collection of living things and the environment in which they live. for example - a prairie [this] includes coyotes - the rabbits on which they feed - and the grasses that feed the rabbits






47. Any behavior that results in the use of less energy. examples: turning the lights off when you leave a room - and recycling aluminum cans are both ways to do this






48. CD carry the design into the detail level so that construction can take place.






49. Landscape elements designed to slow the flow of stormwater and increase ground water recharge while also removing silt and pollution from surface runoff water. they consist of a depressed drainage course with gently sloped sides and filled with veget






50. When an exisiting building undergoes the commissioning process to discover if improvements or changes should be made to improve the building