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LEED GA: Green Associate

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1. Any opening in a building - such as windows - doors - skylights - curtain walls - etc. - designed to permit the passage of air - light - vehicles - or people






2. 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






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






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






5. Also known as green tags - RECs or tradable renewable certificates (TRCs) are tradable environmental commodities in the US which represent proof that 1 megawatt hour (MWh) of electricity was generated from an eligible renewable energy resource






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






7. 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)






8. Long term maintenance of ecosystem components and functions for future generations






9. 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






10. System where energy is taken from the output of a system and reapplied to the input - or A produces more of B which in turn produces more of A. i.e. population growth -- adults make children whom in turn make more adults






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






12. 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






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






14. 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






15. 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






16. Hydrochlorofluorocarbons that are used in refrigerants and propellants that are known to deplete the ozone layer






17. Waste water from toilets & urinals is known as?






18. Prior to final selection of site - owner & design team should confirm that the site is...






19. Have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. this comparison may consider raw materials acquisition - production - manufacturing - packaging - distr






20. Part of a refrigeration system - a machine that removes heat from liquid via a vapor-compression or absorption refrigeration cycle






21. Green Bldg can reduce how much CO2 Emissions?






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






23. 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.






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






25. Credit weightings are based on...






26. 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






27. An expanded baseline for measuring performance - adding social and environmental dimensions to the traditional profit measure - so decisions are viewed in the long term with their impact on people - the planet - and profit






28. Meters placed on smaller portions of a larger system - i.e. submeteres monitoring water use on each floor of a project






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






30. 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






31. 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






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






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






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






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






36. The relationship between the total building floor area and the allowable land area the building can cover (USGBC)






37. A review process that identifies and selects the lowest lifecycle cost options in design - materials and processes that achieves the desired level of performance - reliability and customer satisfaction






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






39. What are the added costs of bldg green & what benefits offset those cost?






40. Primary pollutants in Acid Rain are...






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






42. Centerline miles/square mile - a centerline mile is measuring a particular road down its center. higher street grid densities are beneficial for pedestrians






43. 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






44. 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.






45. Using local systems to treat waste generated on-site and avoid adding waste to public facilities






46. Achieving net zero emissions by balancing the footprint with an equivalent amount of sequestered or offset green house gases






47. A natural resource that cannot be produced - re-grown - regenerated - or reused on a scale which can sustain its consumption rate. these resources often exist in a fixed amount - or are consumed much faster than nature can recreate them. fossil fuels






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






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






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







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