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LEED GA: Green Associate

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1. 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






2. Air and surface temperature differences between developed and underdeveloped areas






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






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






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






7. A formal question asked of GBCI from the project team - who would then receive Credit Interpretation Ruling.






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






9. The linear view of the life of a product - from creation to the end of useful life - ie disposal






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






11. 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






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






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






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






15. 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






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






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






18. Native plants are adapted to local conditions and are easier to grow and maintain. this low-maintenance approach means savings in both time and money. once established - native plants better withstand variations in local climate such as droughts and






19. The presence in water of enough harmful or objectionable material to damage the water's quality (EPA)






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






21. 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






22. Green Bldg can reduce how much Water Use?






23. 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






24. Web portal and site that allows teams to register a LEED project and to upload each section of the certification application






25. American society of heating - refrigerating and air conditioning engineers. international technical society for all individuals and organizations interested in heating - ventilation - air-conditioning and refrigeration (hvac & r)






26. Energy Use Intensity in term of unit






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






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






29. 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






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






31. A continuous process of collecting and analyzing data to compare how well a project is working against expected results of the project based on performance indicators. the goal is use the indicators to achieve efficiency where possible






32. 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






33. Heating - ventilating and air conditioning. these systems seek to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality






34. 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.






35. Flush-Out






36. 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






37. Waste materials diverted from traditional disposal such as landfills or incineration to be recycled - composted - or re-used. (EPA) measured in tons






38. The use of technology that requires less energy to perform the same function. a compact fluorescent light bulb that uses less energy than an incandescent bulb to produce the same amount of light is an example. the decision to replace an incandescent






39. 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.






40. The official recognition by a local bldg department that bldg conforms to applicable bldg & safety codes.






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






42. 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






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






44. Disciplinary Review Committee (Investigate) - Disciplinary Hearing Committee (Judgment) - and Credential Steering Committee (Final Decision) 2) Types of advantages discovered when initial investment are made in more durable products and efficient bld






45. Evaluation of the total cost of a building or product over its useful life - including initial - maintenance - repair and replacement costs as well as savings. LCC evaluates economic performance.






46. 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






47. 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.






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






49. Floor area of the building / the total area of the site = sq ft / acre






50. Green Bldg can reduce how much Solid Waste?