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LEED GA: Green Associate

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Material - other than the principle product - generated as a consequence of an industrial process or as a breakdown product in a living system (EPA)






2. 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






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






4. A renewable energy source - refers to plant matter grown to generate electricity or produce biofuel. it excludes organic material which has been transformed by geological processes into substances such as coal or petroleum






5. The application of solar cells for energy by converting sunlight directly into electricity






6. A contractual benchmark that usually corresponds to the point at which a client could occupy a nearly completed space.






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






8. 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






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






10. System that constantly takes in items from outside the system - used them and then released them as waste. this system has no feedback loop. think of a normal home where groceries - products - or water come into the house - are used and then released






11. 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






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






13. Which LEED rating systems has more than 100 points






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






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






16. 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






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






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






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






20. 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






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






22. 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






23. 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






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






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






26. 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






27. 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






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






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






30. The mathematical expression of Imperviousness






31. Controllability of Systems






32. 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






33. 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






34. Light that passes beyond the project boundary - i.e. parking lot lighting that passes into a park next to the project






35. Mainly artificial structures--such as pavements (roads - sidewalks - driveways and parking lots) that are covered by impenetrable (impervious) materials such as asphalt - concrete - brick - and stone--and rooftops. soils compacted by urban developmen






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






37. 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.






38. A review of consumables waste of a project. essentially - finding out what makes up the projects waste can help determine ways to increase recycling or reduce waste through other methods






39. 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






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






41. What is the procedure required to achieve LEED cert?






42. Any substance in air that could - in high enough concentration - harm man - other animals - vegetation - or material (EPA)






43. Smart Location & Linkage. Neighborhood Pattern & Design. Green Infrastructure & Bldg.






44. Schematic Design - Design Development - and Construction Documents






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






46. 1) Cost of green bldg Each Prerequisite and Credit has 2 major components - and those are: Intents and Requirements






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






48. The measurement method for defining Irrigation Efficiency






49. 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






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