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LEED GA: Green Associate

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1. Potential credits and categories that may be used in upcoming versions of the LEED rating systems






2. LID is an approach to land development (or re-development) that works with nature to manage stormwater as close to its source as possible (EPA)






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






4. Human thermal comfort is defined by ASHRAE as the state of mind that expresses satisfaction with the surrounding environment (ASHRAE Standard 55). maintaining thermal comfort for occupants of buildings or other enclosures is one of the important goal






5. Controllability of Systems






6. 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






7. The mathematical expression of Imperviousness






8. 4 key issues that help define how location affect project






9. Building that is energy and resource efficient






10. Under building - tuck-under - or a stacked parking structure that minimizes the need for exposed parking and parking lots






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






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






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






14. 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.






15. 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






16. Any substance in air that could - in high enough concentration - harm man - other animals - vegetation - or material (EPA)






17. Hydrochlorofluorocarbons that are used in refrigerants and propellants that are known to deplete the ozone layer






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






19. The measurement method for defining Irrigation Efficiency






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






21. Green Bldg can reduce how much Solid Waste?






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






23. The coordinated use of pest and environmental info with available pest control methods to prevent unacceptable levels of pest damage by the most economical means and with the least possible hazard to people - property - and the environment






24. 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






25. The min' floor area for NC - CS - Schools - EB - and O&M






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






27. The online software used to manage the entire LEED project certification process and manage credits






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






29. 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






30. Achieving net zero emissions by balancing the footprint with an equivalent amount of sequestered or offset green house gases






31. 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






32. 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






33. Unit of measurement by which flow rate of toilets and other flushing devices such as urinals are measured and regulated






34. Document that outlines the organization - schedule - allocation of resources - and documentation requirements of the commissioning process






35. 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






36. Flush-Out






37. 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






38. 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






39. The measurement unit used for flush fixture water consumption and flow fixture water consumption






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






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






42. 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.






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






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






45. Life-cycle assessment is used to determine what?






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






47. Systematic improvements in a market or segment of a market to achieve a lasting share of energy-efficient products and services - i.e. high efficiency washers replacing regular washing machines in the U.S.






48. A measure of the amount of illumination falling on a surface.






49. The percentage of material in a product that was consumer waste. the recycled material was generated by household - commercial - industrial or institutional end-users and can no longer be used for its intended purpose. it includes returns of material






50. 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.