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LEED GA: Green Associate

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






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






3. 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






4. Green Bldg can reduce how much CO2 Emissions?






5. Ground areas that are vegetated and pervious. green roofs can be considered open space but only for urban areas






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






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






8. Excessive or obtrusive artificial light that obscures the stars in the night sky for city dwellers - interferes with astronomical observatories - and like any other form of pollution - disrupts ecosystems and has adverse health effects






9. A measure of the amount of illumination falling on a surface.






10. 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






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






12. Capable of being decomposed by natural agents - especially bacteria






13. In LEED credit weightings - the less important impact category






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






15. 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






16. The relationship btw the total bldg floor area & the allowable land area the bldg can cover.






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






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






19. Process water can be reduced by which 2 methods?






20. Human made surroundings that provide the setting for human activity - ranging in scale from personal shelter and buildings to neighborhoods and cities






21. 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






22. What are the extra categories for LEED for Home?






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






24. Long term maintenance of ecosystem components and functions for future generations (EPA)






25. The licensed-pro exemption is used by a project team to do what?






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






27. Unit of measurement by which flow rate of toilets and other flushing devices such as urinals are measured and regulated






28. The level of pollutants prescribed by regulations that are not to be exceeded during a given time in a defined area (EPA)






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






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






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






32. Total area in square feet of all spaces in a building - including rooms - stairwells - elevators and hallways






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






34. 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






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






36. 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






37. 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






38. The portion of the project site submitted for LEED certification. for multiple building developments - the LEED project boundary may be a portion of the development as determined by the project team






39. 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






40. Guidance tool designed for use by building professionals to help manage indoor air quality in commercial buildings - which should be a part of indoor air quality management plans






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






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






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






44. 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






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






46. The act of having separate stakeholders or designers work together to ensure the project is benefiting from synergy which allows for greater levels of sustainability throughout the project's life






47. The measurement unit used for flush fixture water consumption and flow fixture water consumption






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






49. What should take place during Occupancy?






50. Heat removal devices used to transfer process waste heat to the atmosphere. large office buildings - hospitals - and schools typically use one or more of these as part of their air conditioning systems