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LEED GA: Green Associate

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1. 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






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






3. Concept of integrative design emphasizes






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






5. 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






6. Administrative and procedural requirements for salvaging - recycling and disposing of non-hazardous demolition and [first phrase] -- this means it should cover waste sent to a landfill - salvaging - and recycled waste






7. Doing this in the air for the purposes of assessing indoor air quality






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. 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






10. 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






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






12. Energy Use Intensity in term of unit






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






14. 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






15. 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






16. Part of the LEED rating system - which specifies the environmental goal of each LEED credit






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






18. The spent or used water from a home - community - farm - or industry that contains dissolved or suspended matter (EPA)






19. A LEED rating is achieved through earning points in each of the 6 LEED categories






20. 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)






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






22. 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






23. 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






24. Prior to submitting CIR - what strategies should be considered?






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






26. Indicates a material's ability to reject solar heat and is the combined value of reflectivity and emittance. measurements vary from 100 (standard white surface - most reflective) - to 0 (standard black surface - least reflective). materials with the






27. 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






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






29. 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






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






31. 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






32. A collection of living things and the environment in which they live. for example - a prairie [this] includes coyotes - the rabbits on which they feed - and the grasses that feed the rabbits






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






34. Like carbon dioxide or methane - which contributes to potential climate change






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






36. Mixture of smoke from the burning end of a cigarette - pipe - or cigar and smoke exhaled by the smoker






37. Energy generated from natural resources - such as sunlight - wind - tides and geothermal heat - which are naturally replenished






38. 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.






39. 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






40. Developing in areas near transportation - housing - and jobs therefore leaving open spaces and farmland free from development






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






42. Green Bldg can reduce how much CO2 Emissions?






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






44. 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






45. 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






46. Human made surroundings that provide the setting for human activity - ranging in scale from personal shelter and buildings to neighborhoods and cities






47. 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






48. 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






49. The introduction of contaminants into an environment that causes instability - disorder - harm or discomfort to the physical systems or living organisms






50. Pavement that is less than 50% impervious and contains vegetation in the open cells