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LEED GA: Green Associate

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






2. Excessive or obtrusive artificial light that obscures the stars in the night sky for city dwellers - interferes with astronomical observatories - and like any other form of pollution - disrupts ecosystems and has adverse health effects






3. When all recyclables for collection are mixed but kept separate from other waste






4. The practice of placing windows - or other transparent media - and reflective surfaces so that - during the day - natural light provides effective internal illumination






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






6. 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






7. Wood manufactured by binding together the strands - particles - fibers - or veneers of wood - together with adhesives - to form [first word] materials






8. During Construction Phases - ________________ is the actual construction - Commissioning take place near the end of construction - once the system have been installed and are operable. Includes Substantial Completion - Final Completion - Certificate






9. 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.






10. Measuring the amount of resources used over a period of time - such as water or electricity






11. What is the procedure required to achieve LEED cert?






12. A site that was previously built on - has been graded - or contained a parking lot - roadway - or other structure






13. Exterior surface of the building including all walls - windows - floor and roof. separates the building's inside from the outside






14. Investigation and valuation of the environmental impacts of a given product or service. LCA evaluates environmental performance. this view takes into account the whole life of a product or project (not assessing it from a single point in time)






15. Centerline miles/square mile - a centerline mile is measuring a particular road down its center. higher street grid densities are beneficial for pedestrians






16. What are the added costs of bldg green & what benefits offset those cost?






17. Certified (40-49) - Silver (50-59) - Gold (60-79) - and Platinum (80+)






18. 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.






19. 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






20. 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






21. To reduce site lighting impact near forestland - the exterior lighting installed should...






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






23. Web portal and site that allows teams to register a LEED project and to upload each section of the certification application






24. 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.






25. A term used in life cycle analysis to describe a material or product that is recycled into a new product at the end of its useful life. an example of a closed system






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






27. Similar to cradle-to-cradle - processes that restore - renew or revitalize their own sources of energy and materials - creating sustainable systems that integrate the needs of society with the integrity of nature. i.e. a building or community that mi






28. The relationship between the total building floor area and the allowable land area the building can cover (USGBC)






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






30. 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






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






32. 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






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






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






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






36. Using local systems to treat waste generated on-site and avoid adding waste to public facilities






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






38. 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






39. The comparison between a standard gage and the estimated in a building's design scenario. in LEED - the [first word] usually refers to the EPAct 1992 water flow and flush rates






40. Have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. this comparison may consider raw materials acquisition - production - manufacturing - packaging - distr






41. Areas where the upper soil is no longer exposed - including paved areas - walkways - fountains - etc.






42. 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.






43. Disciplinary Review Committee (Investigate) - Disciplinary Hearing Committee (Judgment) - and Credential Steering Committee (Final Decision) 2) Types of advantages discovered when initial investment are made in more durable products and efficient bld






44. Method of land use regulation used by local governments in most developed countries. zoning may be use-based (regulating the uses to which land may be put) - or it may regulate building height - lot coverage - and similar characteristics - or some co






45. 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.






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






47. 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.






48. 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






49. All the energy used to grow - extract and manufacture a product - transport it to the jobsite - complete the installation - and finally dispose of it at the end of its life cycle






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