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LEED GA: Green Associate

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A natural resource that cannot be produced - re-grown - regenerated - or reused on a scale which can sustain its consumption rate. these resources often exist in a fixed amount - or are consumed much faster than nature can recreate them. fossil fuels






2. A development company is designing a 7 story 1000 -000 sq ft condominium. He will be responsible for interior finishes - but not furniture/appliances. Which is the LEED rating system used?






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






4. Area of the building as defined by the perimeter of the structure. parking lots - walkways - and landscaping are not included






5. Process water can be reduced by which 2 methods?






6. The introduction of contaminants into an environment that causes instability - disorder - harm or discomfort to the physical systems or living organisms






7. Part of the LEED rating system. within each LEED category there are prerequisites and credits. prerequisites must be met for building certification.






8. 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






9. What level of CO2 concentrations indicates inadequate ventilation?






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






11. 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)






12. When large amounts of outdoor air are forced through a recently completed building for a period of time so that the majority of pollutant emissions from building materials - finishes and furnishings can be removed from the building before occupancy.






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






14. 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






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






16. Excel spreadsheet that helps project teams track their credits against requirements for certification






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






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






19. 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)






20. Heating - ventilating and air conditioning. these systems seek to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality






21. 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.






22. The presence in water of enough harmful or objectionable material to damage the water's quality (EPA)






23. 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






24. Air and surface temperature differences between developed and underdeveloped areas






25. Materials from construction sites or existing buildings that are reused in the same or different capacity. examples can include flooring - brick - beams - and doors






26. Predesign - Design - Bid - Construction - and Occupancy






27. Energy generated from natural resources - such as sunlight - wind - tides and geothermal heat - which are naturally replenished






28. 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






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






30. When an exisiting building undergoes the commissioning process to discover if improvements or changes should be made to improve the building






31. 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






32. An unwanted airborne constituent that may reduce acceptability of the air (ASHRAE 62.1-2004)






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






34. The process of adapting old structures for purposes other than those initially intended. this saves on new materials needed. ex: warehouse turned into condos. also refers to the design of a new building with consideration to what it could be used for






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






36. Gathering information - recognizing stakeholder needs - establishing project goals - & selecting site






37. When symptoms of diagnosable illness are identified and can be attributed to airborne building contaminants (EPA)






38. All members of the project team working towards the integrated process - including building owners - maintenance staff - planners - designers - etc.






39. Green Bldg can reduce how much Water Use?






40. 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.






41. How prerequisites and credits are grouped depending on the building type and rating system






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






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






44. Green Bldg can reduce how much CO2 Emissions?






45. 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






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






47. Part of a refrigeration system - a machine that removes heat from liquid via a vapor-compression or absorption refrigeration cycle






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






49. Doing this in the air for the purposes of assessing indoor air quality






50. If a bldg is designed to move at any point in its lifetime - what LEED certification is it eligible for?