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LEED GA: Green Associate

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Different term from adaptive reuse because materials are reused in a way that is the same of similar to how it was used before - i.e. saving doors in an old project to be used as doors in the new project. in LEED - this material is calculated as a pe






2. Thermal comfort is typically attributed to what env factors?






3. How prerequisites and credits are grouped depending on the building type and rating system






4. The ability of dark - non-reflective paved areas-city streets - rooftops - and sidewalks-to absorb and radiate heat - making urban areas and the surrounding suburbs noticeably hotter than rural towns nearby. other contributors include reduced airflow






5. An underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock or unconsolidated materials (gravel - sand - silt or clay) from which groundwater can be usefully extracted using a water well. these are critically important in human habitation and agriculture. t






6. Areas where the upper soil is no longer exposed - including paved areas - walkways - fountains - etc.






7. Encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through the creation and implementation of universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria (USGBC). there are multiple rating system






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






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






10. The concept that takes into consideration all impacts of the indoor environment on human health and performance - including indoor air quality - daylighting and views - and visual and thermal comfort.






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






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






13. An interactive energy management tool for tracking and assessing energy and water consumption across an entire portfolio of buildings






14. Watering using above ground sprinkler heads






15. 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






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






17. Method of land use regulation used by local governments in most developed countries. zoning may be use-based (regulating the uses to which land may be put) - or it may regulate building height - lot coverage - and similar characteristics - or some co






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






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






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






21. Water used for building systems such as boiler feed water - cooling water for heat exchangers - chillers - etc






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






23. Uses the natural forces of wind and buoyancy to deliver fresh air into buildings through doors - windows or other designed opening (chimneys)






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






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






26. 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






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






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






29. 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.






30. Green Bldg can reduce how much Solid Waste?






31. Aset of rules that specify the minimum acceptable level for safety for constructed objects such as buildings and non building structures. these protect public health - safety and general welfare as they relate to the construction and occupancy of bui






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






33. 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






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






35. 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






36. Development that occurs within established urban areas where the site or area either is a vacant place between other developments or has previously been used for another urban purpose






37. Water that is not treated to drinking water standards and is not meant for human consumption






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






39. Plan that identifies a diversion rate goal and covers how waste will be either disposed or reused or recycled by addressing sorting - collection - and final disposal of items in an existing building






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






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






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






43. A written plan that outlines strategies to reduce stormwater runoff for the purposes of reducing erosion - pollution and sedimentation of nearby bodies of water - especially important during construction where so much dirt - dust and waste are presen






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






45. Part of the LEED rating system. projects earn points by meeting the requirements of optional credits in order to earn points towards certification






46. Documentation of the results of the commissioning process - including the as-built state of the HVAC system and any unresolved issues found at the time the commissioning process was completed






47. 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






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






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






50. Building design that takes advantage of the local climate to provide some or all of the heating - cooling - lighting and ventilation needs of the occupants