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LEED GA: Green Associate

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1. 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






2. A pond designed to hold a specific amount of water indefinitely






3. What level of CO2 concentrations indicates inadequate ventilation?






4. 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






5. 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






6. 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.






7. Water leaving plants and soil returning back to the atmosphere






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






9. A quantity between a site and the surrounding [area]. it is measured by pedestrian access to housing basic services such as restaurants - post offices - hospitals - libraries - etc.






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






11. A systematic process of assuring that a building and its systems performs in accordance with the design intent and the owner's requirements






12. 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






13. 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)






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






15. Very harsh - bright - dazzling light that interferes with visibility






16. The mathematical expression of Imperviousness






17. An assessment of the greenhouse gases (which includes more than just CO2) emitted by a particular organization - project or activity






18. 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






19. Plan that covers how waste will be either disposed or reused or recycled by addressing sorting - collection - and final disposal of items used in the construction or renovation process






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






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






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






23. Method which minimizes the use of water and fetilizer by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of plants - either onto the soil surface or directly onto the root zone - through a network of valves - pipes - tubing and emitters






24. The measurement method for defining Irrigation Efficiency






25. 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






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






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






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






29. 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






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






31. 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






32. Total square footage of buildings in a particular area divided by acre amount of the same area - expressed as SF/Acre - for example 20 -000 SF per acre






33. The ratio of energy radiated by a particular material to energy radiated by a black body at the same temperature. measure of a material's ability to radiate absorbed energy






34. 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






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






36. Min' years that a LEED bldg should share its energy & water usage data with USGBCa






37. The percentage of water volume beneficially used by plants to the volume of water delivered through an irrigation system. water wasted would evaporate - fall on hardscapes - or runoff. drip irrigation is the most efficient with a 90% irrigation effic






38. Major Players in Design & Construction Process are...






39. CD carry the design into the detail level so that construction can take place.






40. An increase in the near surface temp of the earth. this has occurred in the distant past as the result of natural influences - but the term is most often used to refer to the warming predicted to occur as a result of increased emissions of greenhouse






41. Primary pollutants in Acid Rain are...






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






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






44. 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






45. An expense item that is not considered a direct construction cost. soft costs include architectural - engineering - financing - and legal fees - commissioning - and other pre- and post-construction expenses






46. Each LEED credit has requirements that must be met and documentation that must be submitted to prove the credit requirements were met






47. Info of a result of a system returning to the system so that the system can make appropriate modifications. think of a thermostat reading the indoor air temp. info must flow to make [this]. without info - changes are less likely to happen






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






49. During Construction Phases - ________________ is the actual construction - Commissioning take place near the end of construction - once the system have been installed and are operable. Includes Substantial Completion - Final Completion - Certificate






50. 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







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