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LEED GA: Green Associate

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Any of various halocarbon compounds consisting of carbon - hydrogen - chlorine - and fluorine - once used widely as aerosol propellants and refrigerants. these are believed to cause depletion of the atmospheric ozone layer






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






3. The careful utilization of a natural resource in order to prevent depletion






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






5. Any method of powering an engine that does not involve solely petroleum (e.g. electric car - petrol-electric hybrid - solar powered)






6. 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






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






8. 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






9. Any opening in a building - such as windows - doors - skylights - curtain walls - etc. - designed to permit the passage of air - light - vehicles - or people






10. 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






11. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (EPA)






12. A project that can produce all the energy it requires on site yet still might be connected to the regular utility grid - for example - using power from the grid when there is no wind - and providing power to the grid from wind turbines on windy days






13. The rate at which indoor air enters and leaves a building - usually expressed in LEED as the number of changes of outdoor air per hour (air changes per hour or "ach") ASHRAE 62 prescribes proper ventilation rates to ensure pollutants and carbon dioxi






14. Used by the USGBC to weight credits in the LEED system. credits that reduce the greenhouse gas emissions are given more weight than those that do not






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






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






17. Concept of integrative design emphasizes






18. Third party certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for the design - construction and operation of high performance green buildings (USGBC)






19. 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






20. According to the EPA - what % of time do American spend indoors?






21. Previously undeveloped land that is suited for agriculture






22. Products made from agricultural fiber such as wheat board and straw board






23. Controllability of Systems






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






25. This concept is thought of as more sustainable. ex: plants grow in a field - produce oxygen - take in water - then die and decay which helps plants grow. these can be linked so one system uses the byproducts of another






26. When costs are established and contracts for construction services are signed.






27. 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






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






29. Green Bldg can reduce how much Solid Waste?






30. 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






31. 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






32. Human made surroundings that provide the setting for human activity - ranging in scale from personal shelter and buildings to neighborhoods and cities






33. Unit of measurement that describes a building's energy use relative to its size. it's calculated by taking the total energy consumed in one year in kBTUs and dividing it by total floorspace of the building. a low number signifies good energy performa






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






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






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






37. Credit weightings are based on...






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






39. 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






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






41. 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






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






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






44. 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)






45. 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.






46. Used to store excess stormwater. these are basins whose outlets have been designed to detain stormwater runoff for some minimum time (e.g. 24 hrs). the stormwater will slowly seep into the ground to recharge aquifers or discharge as determined by the






47. 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






48. An attempt to reduce peak period transportation use - such as allowing flex time in which employees may come to work before or after rush hour






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






50. What is acknowledged as one of the greatest threats to surface-water quality?