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LEED GA: Green Associate

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1. Waste building materials - dredging materials - tree stumps - and rubble resulting from [first word] - remodeling - repair - and [second word] of homes - commercial buildings and other structures and pavements






2. When symptoms of diagnosable illness are identified and can be attributed to airborne building contaminants (EPA)






3. What are the 3D sustainability often described as the triple bottom line or 3 legged stool?






4. Drinking water that is of sufficiently high quality so that it can be consumed or utilized without risk of immediate of long term harm






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






6. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (EPA)






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






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






9. Green Bldg can reduce how much CO2 Emissions?






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






11. The practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource efficient throughout a building's life cycle from siting to design - construction - operation - maintenance - renovation and deconstruction. thi






12. 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






13. A survey of building occupants that asks questions about the green cleaning program and helps determine if occupants are exposed to pollutants






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






15. 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






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






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






18. 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






19. When 2+ people share a ride in the same vehicle






20. The carbon overlay in LEED is used for what?






21. Watering using above ground sprinkler heads






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






23. 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.






24. 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






25. 4 key issues that help define how location affect project






26. 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






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






28. The mathematical expression of Imperviousness






29. 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






30. 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






31. 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






32. What is acknowledged as one of the greatest threats to surface-water quality?






33. 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.






34. 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






35. Building that is energy and resource efficient






36. Material that is sourced and manufactured within 500 miles of the project. usually expressed as a percentage of total project material






37. 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






38. What should take place during Occupancy?






39. System or process for controlling the temperature - humidity - and sometimes the purity of the air in an interior space (office - warehouse - residence)






40. 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






41. The rate at which indoor air enters and leaves a building - usually expressed in LEED as the number of changes of outdoor air per hour (air changes per hour or "ach") ASHRAE 62 prescribes proper ventilation rates to ensure pollutants and carbon dioxi






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






43. Solid - liquid or gaseous fuel derived from relatively recently dead biological material and is distinguished from fossil fuels - which are derived from long dead biological material






44. Collaborative - facilitated approach to project design and execution. the approach invests in design activities that increase the opportunity for integrated solutions with an eye to better performance and life cycle savings






45. Water that originates from precipitation that enters the stormwater system






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






47. 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






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






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






50. Gathering information - recognizing stakeholder needs - establishing project goals - & selecting site