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LEED GA: Green Associate

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1. Gives preference to the purchase of environmentally preferable products and the companies that supply them






2. Process water can be reduced by which 2 methods?






3. 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






4. Any substance introduced into the environment that adversely affects the usefulness of a resource or the health of humans - animals - or ecosystems (EPA)






5. Primary pollutants in Acid Rain are...






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






7. The process of verifying - in new construction - that all the systems and subsystems are efficiently designed and installed properly to achieve the owner's project requirements and as designed by the building architects and engineers.






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






9. Substances used to transfer heat during the mechanical cooling process within air conditioning and refrigerator systems. they act as the heat carrier which changes from gas to liquid and then back to gas in the refrigeration cycle






10. Green bldg emphasizes using what type of design process?






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






12. What are the 3D sustainability often described as the triple bottom line or 3 legged stool?






13. Material - other than the principle product - generated as a consequence of an industrial process or as a breakdown product in a living system (EPA)






14. 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






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






16. 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






17. 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






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






19. Part of construction waste management plan






20. An accounting of all water volumes that enter and leave a space over a period of time






21. The number of different types of space per acre in an area - think of a mixed-use development - which has both houses and offices






22. 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






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






24. A survey of building occupants that asks questions about the green cleaning program and helps determine if occupants are exposed to pollutants






25. How can potable water use for irrigation be reduced or eliminated?






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






27. 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






28. 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.






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






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






31. 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)






32. 1) Cost of green bldg Each Prerequisite and Credit has 2 major components - and those are: Intents and Requirements






33. Material that is sourced and manufactured within 500 miles of the project. usually expressed as a percentage of total project material






34. An international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of numerous substances believed to be responsible for ozone depletion






35. The application of solar cells for energy by converting sunlight directly into electricity






36. 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






37. Total building energy costs (including all plug loads) annually. this value is intended to be used to compare against design cases to compute energy savings from a proposed design






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






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






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






41. 4 key issues that help define how location affect project






42. Ruling process for project applicants seeking technical and administrative guidance on how LEED credits apply to their projects and vice versa. (USGBC) LEED interpretations are the result of a CIR and may determine how future project teams use LEED






43. The min' floor area for CI






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. A hydrocarbon deposit - such as petroleum - coal or natural gas - derived from the accumulated remains of ancient plants and animals and used as fuel. carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases generated by burning these are considered to be one of th






46. Total area in square feet of all spaces in a building - including rooms - stairwells - elevators and hallways






47. System that constantly takes in items from outside the system - used them and then released them as waste. this system has no feedback loop. think of a normal home where groceries - products - or water come into the house - are used and then released






48. 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






49. What should take place during Occupancy?






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