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LEED GA: Green Associate

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A system where the output may signal the system to stop changing - i.e. - a thermostat -- at a certain point the temp feedback will tell the system to cut off






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






3. 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.






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






5. non-native plants that use less fertilizer - pesticides and water in a given landscape. these plants have adapted to the local climate and are not considered invasive plants or weeds.






6. What level of CO2 concentrations indicates inadequate ventilation?






7. Standard comparison of the efficiency of an air filter. MERV ranges from 1 (least) to 16 (most efficient) - and measures a filter's ability to remove particles from 3 to 10 microns in size. developed by ASHRAE






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






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






10. A material's ability to reflect sunlight measured on a scale of 0 (black) to 1 (white). a value of 0.0 indicates that the surface absorbs all solar radiation and a value of 1.0 represents total reflectivity.






11. Being able to allow water or air to filtrate through






12. What constitutes the largest use of energy in bldg in US? What is the 2nd?






13. What should take place during Occupancy?






14. 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






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






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






17. Ground areas that are vegetated and pervious. green roofs can be considered open space but only for urban areas






18. Used to describe situations in which building occupants experience acute health and comfort effects that appear to be linked to time spent in a building - but no specific illness or cause can be identified






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






20. 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






21. What is reduced when a project uses reclaimed water in its cooling towers?






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






23. Schematic Design - Design Development - and Construction Documents






24. Energy Use Intensity in term of unit






25. Water that is of sufficiently high quality so that it can be consumed or utilized without risk of immediate of long term harm by humans or animals






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






27. Passenger transportation services which are available for use by the general public - such as trains - subways and busses






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






29. A term used in the US to describe the heating or cooling capacity of a system or fuels. this is understood to represent [this]'s per hour when referring to power. this derives its measurement from the amount of energy it takes to raise the temperatur






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






31. 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






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






33. 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






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






35. 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)






36. The mathematical expression of Imperviousness






37. How many % of environmental impacts decision are made during the 1st 10% of design process?






38. LEED certification fee is base on two factors.






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






40. 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






41. 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






42. 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






43. The licensed-pro exemption is used by a project team to do what?






44. Systems withing systems that are related because they affect and effect each other






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






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






47. Plan that takes into consideration all aspects of the indoor environment and documents strategies to protect the quality of the indoor environment for occupants - especially important during construction and renovations






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






49. 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






50. Enables project team members to work together from the project outset to develop solutions that have synergies and multiple benefits. the approach invests in design activities that increase the opportunity for integrated solutions with an eye to bett