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LEED GA: Green Associate

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1. Provide a consistent source of sound technical advice with respect to products - tools and services. TAGs act in an advisory capacity in responding to credit interpretation requests (CIRs) - credit rulings and credit ruling appeals while maintaining






2. A term used in life cycle analysis to describe a material or product that is recycled into a new product at the end of its useful life. an example of a closed system






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






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






5. Schematic Design - Design Development - and Construction Documents






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






7. The min' floor area for NC - CS - Schools - EB - and O&M






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






9. 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.






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






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






12. Method of land use regulation used by local governments in most developed countries. zoning may be use-based (regulating the uses to which land may be put) - or it may regulate building height - lot coverage - and similar characteristics - or some co






13. 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






14. 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.






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






16. Aset of rules that specify the minimum acceptable level for safety for constructed objects such as buildings and non building structures. these protect public health - safety and general welfare as they relate to the construction and occupancy of bui






17. A gas composed of 3 oxygen atoms. it's not usually emitted directly into the air - but at ground level is created by a chemical reaction between oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the presence of sunlight. ozone has the






18. 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.






19. Any method of powering an engine that does not involve solely petroleum (e.g. electric car - petrol-electric hybrid - solar powered)






20. 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






21. The measurement method for defining Irrigation Efficiency






22. A system where the output may signal the system to stop changing - i.e. - a thermostat -- at a certain point the temp feedback will tell the system to cut off






23. The area of the project site that has been disturbed for development. this area includes the building footprint - hardscapes - and parking lots






24. Which LEED rating systems has more than 100 points






25. 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






26. Air quality within buildings as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants






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. Type of lamp designed to replace an incandescent lamp and fit into existing light fixtures formerly used for incandescent bulbs. compared to incandescent lamps giving the same amount of visible light - these generally use less power - have a longer r






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






30. Being able to allow water or air to filtrate through






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






32. The online software used to manage the entire LEED project certification process and manage credits






33. A member based nonprofit organization whose mission is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed - built - and operated - enabling an environmentally and socially responsible - healthy and prosperous environment that improves the qu






34. What level of CO2 concentrations indicates inadequate ventilation?






35. Concept of integrative design emphasizes






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






37. A written plan that outlines strategies to reduce stormwater runoff for the purposes of reducing erosion - pollution and sedimentation of nearby bodies of water - especially important during construction where so much dirt - dust and waste are presen






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






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






40. In LEED credit weightings - the most important impact category






41. The slow release of a gas that was trapped or adsorbed in some material. off-gassing can be significant if it collects in a closed environment where air is stagnant or recirculated and the gas has negative health effects. off-gassing example: new car






42. 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






43. Air that enters into a building either naturally through pre-designed openings in the building or through the ventilation system






44. A quantity between a site and the surrounding [area]. it is measured by pedestrian access to housing basic services such as restaurants - post offices - hospitals - libraries - etc.






45. A strategy to use existing materials in a similar or different capacity






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






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






48. Explores design options & alternatives with the intent to establish an agreed-upon project layout & scope of work.






49. 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






50. Primary pollutants in Acid Rain are...