LEED BD And C

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1. What four fundamental strategies can increase Energy Performance?
Drawdown rate or drawdown
Orientation - Site Energy Sources - Efficient Envelope - Energy Recovery System
HVAC - Lighting Controls - DHW - Renewables
Dry plumbing fixtures and fittings that contain and treat human waste via microbiological processes.


2. What percentage of the building occupants must have individual comfort controls for controlability of systems - thermal comfort (IEQc6.2)?
2 year renewable energy contract and 35% of buildings electric from green-e certified source
FSC Recycled of FSC Recycled Credit
25 feet
A minimum of 50%


3. What is considered a densely occupied space when monitoring CO2 concentrations for Mechanically Ventilated Spaces?
The highest form of wastewater treatment and includes removal or organics - solids - and nutrients as well as biological or chemical polishing is it the highest?
For a Schools project - if pursuing the Alternative Transportation Credit
75%=1pt
25 people or more per 1 -000 square feet.


4. What is a Composting toilet?
3 to 6 feet above floor to represent the breathing zone
6 to 18 months after occupancy
Dry plumbing fixtures and fittings that contain and treat human waste via microbiological processes.
Ceiling and Wall systems must meet - California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for Testing Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chamers - includeing 2004 addenda.


5. For sites with zoning ordinances but No Open Space requirements - what percentage of open space is required?
20%
Wetlands or naturally designed ponds may count as open space and the side slope gradients average 1:4 (vertical: horizontal) or less and are vegetate.
ISO 14021
Spots available to particular users - includes designated spaces close to the building (aside from designated handicapped spots) - designated covered spaces - discounted parking passes - and guaranteed passes in a lottery system.


6. For SCC1 Site Selection - what should you not build on?

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7. What qualifies as Existing interior nonstructural elements for bulding reuse - maintain interior nonstructural elements (MRc1.2)?
Lighting (interior - parking garage - surface parking - facade - or building grounds) HVAC - service water heating for domestic or space ehating purposes.
A report prepared for a real estate holding that identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities.
Interior walls - doors - floor coverings - and ceiling systems
Option 1. Simulation; Option 2. Prescriptive; Option 3. Measurement; Option 4. Combination


8. For residential buildings - what is the general rule for Occupants Per Bed?
2 residents per 1-bedroom - 3 residents per 2=bedroom unit - etc.
A minimum of 50%
The highest form of wastewater treatment and includes removal or organics - solids - and nutrients as well as biological or chemical polishing is it the highest?
Capture storm-water runoff and clear it of pollutants before its release. Some retention pond designs use gravity only; others use mechanical equipment - such as pipes and pumps - to facilitate transport. Some ponds are dry except during storm events


9. What percentage will earn exemplary performance for construction Waste management (MRc2)?
80% of students live within no more than 3/4 mile walking distance for grades 8 and below - and 1 1/2 mile walking distance for grades 9 and above & provide dedicated walking or biking lanes to the transit lines
95% or more to total construction waste diverted
15%
Tertiary Standards


10. What design standard outlines the required acoustical performance for schools?
15% = 1 ID point or 8 total points for on site renewable energy
On-Site Biological Wastewater Treatment
S12.60-2002 - Acoustical Performance Criteria - Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools
IAQ best practices


11. What percentage of dissatisfied occupants would require corrective action under thermal comfort - verification (IEQc7.2)?
20% or more dissatisfied occupants
Option 1. Whole building energy simulation. Option 2. Prescriptive compliance path: ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide. Option 3. Prescriptive Compliance Path: Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide.
3 points
Miscellaneous Equipment - Computers - Elevators - Excalators - Kitchen Cooking & Refrigeration Equipment - Laundry Washing & Drying - Lighting Exempt from Power Allowance (e/g/ - Medical Equipement) - and other (e.g. - waterfall or fountain pumps)


12. What are the 6 components of ASHRAE 90.1-2007?
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.
Building envelope - HVAC - Service Water heating - Power - Lighting - Other equipment
Water used for industrial processes and building systems such as cooling towers - boilers - and chillers. The term can also refer to water used in operational processes - such as dish washing - clothes washing - and ice making.
20% discount


13. For Schools - what additional lighting calculations are required?

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14. How many hours of classrooms instruction per year - per full time student are needed for schools to earn The School As A Teaching Tool (IDc3)?
Building envelope - HVAC - Service Water heating - Power - Lighting - Other equipment
Evapotranspiration Rate - This rate is a measurement of total amount of water needed to grow a reference plant
An economizer
10 Hours


15. What percentage of wood-based products must be certified in accordance with the forest stewardship council to earn certified Wood (MRc7)?
50% = 1 point
Capture storm-water runoff and clear it of pollutants before its release. Some retention pond designs use gravity only; others use mechanical equipment - such as pipes and pumps - to facilitate transport. Some ponds are dry except during storm events
Structural framing and general dimensional framing - flooring - subflooring - wood doors - and finishes.
Option 1. Flush-out - Option 2. Air testing


16. What is the distance ALL naturally ventialted spaces must be in proximity to an operable wall or roof opening to the outdoors?
Mechanical Ventilation (Active ventilation) - Natural Ventilation (Passive ventilation) - Mixed-mode Ventilation (both mechanical and natural ventilation)
Small man-made ponds - such as those used in stormwater retention - fire suppression - and recreation - are exempt
25 feet
15% = 1 ID point or 8 total points for on site renewable energy


17. What two primary areas must designers need to consider for acoutical performance?
The highest form of wastewater treatment and includes removal or organics - solids - and nutrients as well as biological or chemical polishing is it the highest?
Low Background Noise Inside Core Learning Spaces & Reverberation Time for Core Learning Spaces
Drawdown rate or drawdown
Tertiary Standards


18. What percentage of Non-carpet finished flooring must be floorScore-Certified to follow the alternative compliance path using FloorScore?
100%
SCAQMD Rule #1168 (Adhesives - Sealants & Sealant Primers) - Green Seal Standard GS-36 (Commercial Adhesives)
Dry plumbing fixtures and fittings that contain and treat human waste via microbiological processes.
Boundary line used by school districts to determine which students attend what school based on where


19. Define 'Development Footprint'
25 people or more per 1 -000 square feet.
The area affected by development or by project site activity. Hard-scape - access roads - parking lots - non-building facilities - and the building itself are all included in the development footprint.
HVAC protection - scource control - pathway interruption - housekeeping - and scheduling.
USGBC's Registered Project Tools (http://www.usgbc.org/projecttools)


20. What is the maximum number of points a project can under regional priority (RPc1)?
Weight or Volume for Construction waste management (MRc2)
Provide vegetated open space area adjacent to the building that is equal in area to the building footprint.
Dry plumbing fixtures and fittings that contain and treat human waste via microbiological processes.
4 Points


21. What is the DIFFERENCE between graywater and blackwater?
The US Department of Agriculture
Wastewater from toilets and urinals is always considered blackwater. Graywater - depending on your local jurisdiction - can include sink - shower/bath - and dishwasher water
Construct or renovate a building on a previously developed site and in a community with a minimum density of 60 -000 square feet per acre net.
Small man-made ponds - such as those used in stormwater retention - fire suppression - and recreation - are exempt


22. What is required for a project team to develop and impletment for construction waste management (MRc2)?
Orientation - Site Energy Sources - Efficient Envelope - Energy Recovery System
At least 1 year of post construction occupancy
Steam cookers - dishwashers - ice makers - and clothes waters
Construction Waste MAnagement Plan


23. What recommendations must the design criteria meet in naturally venticalted spaced for increased venticaltion (IEQc2)?

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24. What are the two builing flush out paths a project can consider for an IAQ management plan - before occupancy (IEQc3.2)?
LZ1 - Dark (Parks - rural areas); LZ2 - Low (residential - light industrial); LZ3 - Medium (commercial - industrial - high density residential); LZ4 - High (metro areas)
Wastewater from toilets and urinals is always considered blackwater. Graywater - depending on your local jurisdiction - can include sink - shower/bath - and dishwasher water
14 -000 cubic feet of outdoor air per SF of floor area @ 60 deg. F at 60% humidity OR 3 -500 Cubic Feet of OSA per SF of Floor area @ min rate of .30CFM until rechign 14 -000 CF per SF
At least every two years.


25. When selecting natural ventialtion what two ways demonstrate credit compliance?
CIBSE Applications Manual 10-2005 (AM10) or Macroscopic - Multizone - Analytical Moded Predicting Room-by-Room Air Flow Rates
Exceed the local zoning requirements by 25%
2.5% = 1 point
Option 1. Determine baseline electricity use results from EAc1: Optimize energy performance or Option 2. Estimate Baseline Electricity using CBECS database


26. What two synergy credits help Mitigate energy use impact by using renewable energy when Optimizing Energy Performance?
EA Credit 2: On-site Renewable Energy - EA Credit 6: Green Power
HVAC protection - scource control - pathway interruption - housekeeping - and scheduling.
It refers to the absorption of heat by hardscapes - such as dark - nonreflective pavement and buildings - and its radiation to surrounding areas.
CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers)


27. How can you earn Exemplary performance for SS Credit Development Density & Community Connectivity?
The average density within an area twice as large as that for the base credit achievement must be at least 120 -000 square feet per acre (or double the average density for the area)
Building envelope - HVAC - Service Water heating - Power - Lighting - Other equipment
Green Seal Standard GS-11 (Architectural Paints and Coatings) - Green Seal Standard GC-03 (Anti-corrosive and Anti-rust Paints) - SCAQMD Rule 1113 (Clear Wood Finishes - Floor Coatings - Stains - Primers - and Shellacs)
Carbon Dioxide - Methane - CFCs - etc.


28. How many points can a project earn for using No Potable Water for irrigation?
Demonstrate a quantifiable reduction in personal automobile use through any of multiple alternative options. You can earn an exemplary performance point for having this plan in place after achieving an SS Alternative Tranportation Credit.
Structural framing and general dimensional framing - flooring - subflooring - wood doors - and finishes.
Reduced Energy USe - Lower Operating Costs - Reduced Contractor Callbacks - Better Building Documentation - Improved Occupant Productivity - and Verification that Systems perform with OPR
4 points


29. What should be included in a sustainable Landscape Plan?
List of all plant species - noting wheter or not they are native/adapted; info about invasive species and pests those plants may harbor; best maintenance practices for the chosen plans - and site maps showing boundaries for the protected habitat area
50%; some strategies include water-conserving fixtures and/or using non-potable water for conveyance
Drawdown rate or drawdown
Steam cookers - dishwashers - ice makers - and clothes waters


30. What is Biodiversity?
Full-time staff - part-time staff - peak transient (students - volunteers - visitors - customers) - or residents
4 of 7; SSC1 Site Selection - SSc5.1 Protect/Restore Habitat - SSc5.2 Maximize Open Space - SSc6.1 Stormwater Quantity Control - SSc6.2 Stormwater Quality Control - SSc7.1 Heat Island Effect - Non-roof - or SSc8 Light Pollution Reduction
For a Schools project - if pursuing the Alternative Transportation Credit
The variety of life in all forms - level and combinations - including ecosystem diversity - species diversity - and genetic diversity.


31. Where can stormwater be substituted for potable water uses relatively easily?
Fixtures - Furniture and Equipment (FF&E)
On-Site Biological Wastewater Treatment
A minimum of 50%
Irrigation - fire suppression - flush fixtures - or janitorial cleaning


32. What MERV rating must mechanically ventilated buildings design HVAC systems to filter supply air prior to occupancy?
Pump-and-treat - bioreactors - land farming - solar detoxification - and in situ remediation
WEc4 - Process Water Reduction
MERV 13 or Higher
Primary Design Assumptions - Standards - & Narrative Descriptions


33. What standard assists with establishing a Minimum IAQ performance (IEQp1) for both Mechanically Ventilated Spaces and Naturally Ventilated Spaces?
LZ1 - Dark (Parks - rural areas); LZ2 - Low (residential - light industrial); LZ3 - Medium (commercial - industrial - high density residential); LZ4 - High (metro areas)
Option 1. Whole building energy simulation. Option 2. Prescriptive compliance path: ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide. Option 3. Prescriptive Compliance Path: Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide.
ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007
55%=1 pt - 75% = 2 pts - 95%=3 points.


34. What is an example of a Monoculture planting - which would not help with restoring/protecting habitat?
Turf grass
At least every two years.
1%=1 pts - 3%=2 pts - 5%=3 pts - 7%=4 pts - 9%=5 pts - 11%=6 pts - 13%=7 pts
SSc4.4 - Alternative Transportation - Parking Capacity


35. Schools must establish an energy performace Rating Goal using what?

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36. What is the percent of Reduction of potable water used for sewage conveyance?
The ability to shed heat
Tertiary Standards
50%; some strategies include water-conserving fixtures and/or using non-potable water for conveyance
Spots available to particular users - includes designated spaces close to the building (aside from designated handicapped spots) - designated covered spaces - discounted parking passes - and guaranteed passes in a lottery system.


37. What are the Eligible On-Site renewable energy technologies or systems for (EAc2)?
Photovoltaic systems - wind energy systems - solar thermal systems - biofuel based electrical systems - geothermal heating or electric systems - low impact hydroelectric power systems - wave and tidal power systems
Ceiling and Wall systems must meet - California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for Testing Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chamers - includeing 2004 addenda.
CIBSE Applications Manual 10-2005 (AM10) or Macroscopic - Multizone - Analytical Moded Predicting Room-by-Room Air Flow Rates
10 ft long to capture dirt and particulates entering building


38. What is Emissivity?
The ability to shed heat
Particleboard - Medium density fiberboard (MDF) - Plywood - Wheatboard - Strawboard - Panel Substrates - and Door Cores.
ISO 14021
At least 1 principal particiapnt of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional


39. What is IPM?
Integrated Pest Management; The coordinated use of knowledge about pests - the environment - and pest prevention and control methods to minimize pest infestation and damage by the most economical means while minimizing hazards to people - property an
Cannot build on land lower than 5' above the 100 year flood as determined by FEMA
One low-emitting or fuel-efficient vehicle must be provided per 3% of FTE occupants.
An 8 hour occupant has an FTE value of 1.0: a part-time occupant has an FTE value based on work hours per day divided by 8.


40. How many calculations are required for compliance with daylight and views - views (IEQc8.2)?
Turf grass
Surfaces that have a perviousness of less than 50% and promote runoff of water instead of infiltration into the subsurface. Examples include parking lots - roads - sidewalks - and plazas.
The postdevelopment rate and quantity must be at least 25% less than the predevelopment values.
Two: Direct line of sight to perimeter glazing for 90% of regularly occupied areas and the horizontal view at seated eye height to access views


41. What are the requirements for Development Density?
Two: Direct line of sight to perimeter glazing for 90% of regularly occupied areas and the horizontal view at seated eye height to access views
Intent of proposed innovation credit - proposed requirement(s) for compliance - proposed submittals - and strategies used to meet requirement(s)
Construct or renovate a building on a previously developed site and in a community with a minimum density of 60 -000 square feet per acre net.
End User


42. At what heights should CO2 sensors be placed for breathing zone requirements?
10 ft long to capture dirt and particulates entering building
Between 3 and 6 feet above the floor.
The study of water occurence - distribution - movement - and balances in an ecosystem
The Center for Clear Air Policy


43. If you treat storm water to Tertiary Standards - what can you then use the water for?
Process water - irrigation - fire suppression - etc.
End User
Temporary Seeding - Permanent Seeding - and Mulching
Construct or renovate a building on a previously developed site and in a community with a minimum density of 60 -000 square feet per acre net.


44. For an innovation in design credit - what must the team identify?
Intent of proposed innovation credit - proposed requirement(s) for compliance - proposed submittals - and strategies used to meet requirement(s)
Construct or renovate a building on a previously developed site and in a community with a minimum density of 60 -000 square feet per acre net.
40 dBA
Metabolic rate - clothing insulation - air temperature - Radiant Temperature - Air speed - humidity


45. What bio-fuel systems are NOT eligible for On-Site Renewable Energy?
Option 1. Do not use refrigerants. Option 2 - Select HVAC system to minimize or eliminate ODP and GWP
SRI of at least 29
Combustion of municipal solid waste - forestry biomass waste other than mill residue - doaded wood - or treated wood.
11 PM (between 11 PM and 5 AM)


46. Where can Technical Guidance be found if a project utilizes district energy systems?

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47. What are examples of Stabilization Control Technologies?
Temporary Seeding - Permanent Seeding - and Mulching
1/2 mile walking distance to a rail line OR 1/4 mile to 2 or more bus lines
Reduced Energy USe - Lower Operating Costs - Reduced Contractor Callbacks - Better Building Documentation - Improved Occupant Productivity - and Verification that Systems perform with OPR
Bleed-off - or blowdown - is the release of a portion of the recirculating water from a cooling tower - this water carries dissolved solids that can cause mineral buildup


48. What must your Erosion Control Plan adhere to?
Prime Farmland - Land in Flood Plain - Endangered Species Habitat - Land with 100' of Wetlands - Land withing 50' of a body of water - or Public Parkland
Limit site disturbance to: 40' beyond building perimeter - 10' beyond walkways and parking - 15' beyond primary roadway curbs - and 25' beyond constructed areas with permeable surfaces
2003 EPA Construction General Permit (or local standards - whichever is more stringent)
Ceiling and Wall systems must meet - California Department of Health Services Standard Practice for Testing Volatile Organic Emissions from Various Sources Using Small-Scale Environmental Chamers - includeing 2004 addenda.


49. How is Preferred Parking defined?
Water used for industrial processes and building systems such as cooling towers - boilers - and chillers. The term can also refer to water used in operational processes - such as dish washing - clothes washing - and ice making.
Evapotranspiration Rate - This rate is a measurement of total amount of water needed to grow a reference plant
Spots available to particular users - includes designated spaces close to the building (aside from designated handicapped spots) - designated covered spaces - discounted parking passes - and guaranteed passes in a lottery system.
A main building entrance


50. What is Required for an IAQ management Plan for - during Construction (IEQC3.1)?
100% of non-roof impervious surfaces are high-albedo or open-grid paving - or will be shaded within 5 years; OR 100% of parking is under cover.
List of all plant species - noting wheter or not they are native/adapted; info about invasive species and pests those plants may harbor; best maintenance practices for the chosen plans - and site maps showing boundaries for the protected habitat area
Meet or Exceed SMACNA guidelines - Protect on-site and installed absorptive materials - MERV 8 filter medium on air handlers used during construction
The study of water occurence - distribution - movement - and balances in an ecosystem