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LEED GA: Green Associate

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






2. Properties or patterns that a complex system has - but which the individual members do not have. the end result is that the system now has more than just the sum of its parts. for example - saltiness is a property that neither sodium or chlorine have






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






4. Controllability of Systems






5. Green Bldg can reduce how much CO2 Emissions?






6. The process of verifying - in new construction - that all the systems and subsystems are efficiently designed and installed properly to achieve the owner's project requirements and as designed by the building architects and engineers.






7. Green Bldg can reduce how much Energy Use?






8. Pollution of water generally results from multiple sources vs. just one source - examples are runoff from roads - drainage from buildings - seepage - runoff from farmland. pollution in a river may not be exactly pinpointed because most pollution is n






9. A roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and soil - or a growing medium - planted over a waterproofing membrane






10. Prior to submitting CIR - what strategies should be considered?






11. The comparison between a standard gage and the estimated in a building's design scenario. in LEED - the [first word] usually refers to the EPAct 1992 water flow and flush rates






12. 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






13. Used to describe situations in which building occupants experience acute health and comfort effects that appear to be linked to time spent in a building - but no specific illness or cause can be identified






14. Temperature of the surrounding air or other medium (EPA)






15. Advertising a product or policy to be more beneficial to the environment than is true






16. The amount of water the design case conserves vs the baseline case






17. Heating - ventilating and air conditioning. these systems seek to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality






18. What is reduced when a project uses reclaimed water in its cooling towers?






19. This concept is thought of as more sustainable. ex: plants grow in a field - produce oxygen - take in water - then die and decay which helps plants grow. these can be linked so one system uses the byproducts of another






20. Compounds that have a high vapor pressure and low water solubility and therefore can enter the air easily. many VOCs are human-made chemicals that are used and produced in the manufacture of paints - pharmaceuticals - and refrigerants






21. Excel spreadsheet that helps project teams track their credits against requirements for certification






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






23. Flush-Out






24. Wood manufactured by binding together the strands - particles - fibers - or veneers of wood - together with adhesives - to form [first word] materials






25. Products made from agricultural fiber such as wheat board and straw board






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






27. What constitutes the largest use of energy in bldg in US? What is the 2nd?






28. The use of technology that requires less energy to perform the same function. a compact fluorescent light bulb that uses less energy than an incandescent bulb to produce the same amount of light is an example. the decision to replace an incandescent






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






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






31. Any substance introduced into the environment that adversely affects the usefulness of a resource or the health of humans - animals - or ecosystems (EPA)






32. Life-cycle assessment is used to determine what?






33. 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)






34. Certified (40-49) - Silver (50-59) - Gold (60-79) - and Platinum (80+)






35. An intense collaborative session where participants make a concerted effort to solve a problem or plan the design of something






36. 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)






37. Vehicle which has both a gas powered engine and an electric engine to achieve better fuel economy and lower emissions






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






39. Comparison between a standard gage and an actual result. in LEED - the [first part] usually refers to the EPAct 1992 water flow and flush rates while the [second part] would represent an existing building.






40. What should take place during Occupancy?






41. The careful utilization of a natural resource in order to prevent depletion






42. Process for project teams to obtain technical guidance on how LEED requirements pertain to their projects






43. Resistance to penetration by a liquid and is calculated as the percentage of area covered by a paving system that does not allow moisture to soak into the ground






44. 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.






45. When large amounts of outdoor air are forced through a recently completed building for a period of time so that the majority of pollutant emissions from building materials - finishes and furnishings can be removed from the building before occupancy.






46. 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






47. 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






48. To reduce site lighting impact near forestland - the exterior lighting installed should...






49. 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.






50. Doing this in the air for the purposes of assessing indoor air quality