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LEED GA: Green Associate

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






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






3. Water that is not treated to drinking water standards and is not meant for human consumption






4. The level of pollutants prescribed by regulations that are not to be exceeded during a given time in a defined area (EPA)






5. Unit of measurement by which flowing devices such as faucets and showers are measured and regulated






6. Side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity that affects other parties without this being reflected in the price of the goods or services involved - i.e. the pollution created in power generation for one state blown over anothe






7. Comparison between a standard gage and an actual result. in LEED - the [first part] usually refers to the EPAct 1992 water flow and flush rates while the [second part] would represent an existing building.






8. What are the extra categories for LEED for Home?






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






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






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






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






13. Smart Location & Linkage. Neighborhood Pattern & Design. Green Infrastructure & Bldg.






14. 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






15. 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






16. A written plan that outlines strategies to reduce stormwater runoff for the purposes of reducing erosion - pollution and sedimentation of nearby bodies of water - especially important during construction where so much dirt - dust and waste are presen






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






18. 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






19. Aset of rules that specify the minimum acceptable level for safety for constructed objects such as buildings and non building structures. these protect public health - safety and general welfare as they relate to the construction and occupancy of bui






20. Floor area of the building / the total area of the site = sq ft / acre






21. The area of the project site that is impacted by construction activity - LEED project should attempt to limit site disturbance






22. 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.






23. Flush-Out






24. 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






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






26. Like carbon dioxide or methane - which contributes to potential climate change






27. Vehicle which has both a gas powered engine and an electric engine to achieve better fuel economy and lower emissions






28. 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






29. The use of environmentally friendly ingredients and chemicals for household - manufacturing and industrial cleaning. these techniques and products avoid the use of chemically reactive and toxic cleaning products which contain various toxic chemicals






30. Energy Use Intensity in term of unit






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






32. 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.






33. 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)






34. Begins the process of spatial refinement & usually involves the 1st design of a project's energy system.






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






36. The process of collecting (commonly from a roof) - storing and using rainwater






37. 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






38. A process used to remove VOCs from a bldg by elevating the tempt in the fully furnished & ventilated bldg prior to human occupancy.






39. 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






40. In LEED credit weightings - the most important impact category






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






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






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






44. 4 key issues that help define how location affect project






45. 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






46. A gas composed of 3 oxygen atoms. it's not usually emitted directly into the air - but at ground level is created by a chemical reaction between oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the presence of sunlight. ozone has the






47. What metric is the best indicator of transportation impacts associated with a bldg project?






48. Capable of being decomposed by natural agents - especially bacteria






49. 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






50. 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