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LEED GA: Green Associate

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Credit weightings are based on...






2. 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






3. 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






4. 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






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






6. Watering using above ground sprinkler heads






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






8. 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.






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






10. 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






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






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






13. Properties or patterns that a complex system has - but which the individual members do not have. the end result is that the system now has more than just the sum of its parts. for example - saltiness is a property that neither sodium or chlorine have






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






15. 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.






16. A project must: Comply w/ Environmental Laws - Be a Complete - Permanent bldg/space - Use a reasonable Site Boundary - Comply with min' Floor Area requirements - Comply with min' Occup' Rates - Commit to Sharing whole bldg energy & water Usage Data






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






18. 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






19. 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






20. The process of verifying - in new construction - that all the systems and subsystems are efficiently designed and installed properly to achieve the owner's project requirements and as designed by the building architects and engineers.






21. A pond designed to hold a specific amount of water indefinitely






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






23. Water leaving plants and soil returning back to the atmosphere






24. 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






25. Total area in square feet of all spaces in a building - including rooms - stairwells - elevators and hallways






26. Materials and products are made from plants that are typically harvested within a 10 year cycle or shorter and are grown and harvested sustainably






27. Advertising a product or policy to be more beneficial to the environment than is true






28. The percentage of waste materials diverted from traditional disposal such as landfilling or incineration to be recycled - composted or reused (EPA)






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






30. 1) Cost of green bldg Each Prerequisite and Credit has 2 major components - and those are: Intents and Requirements






31. An intense collaborative session where participants make a concerted effort to solve a problem or plan the design of something






32. Guidance tool designed for use by building professionals to help manage indoor air quality in commercial buildings - which should be a part of indoor air quality management plans






33. Flush-Out






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






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






36. Primary pollutants in Acid Rain are...






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






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






39. 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.






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






41. Document that outlines the organization - schedule - allocation of resources - and documentation requirements of the commissioning process






42. The percentage of material in a product that was consumer waste. the recycled material was generated by household - commercial - industrial or institutional end-users and can no longer be used for its intended purpose. it includes returns of material






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






44. Air quality within buildings as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants






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






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






47. Any substance in air that could - in high enough concentration - harm man - other animals - vegetation - or material (EPA)






48. Green Bldg can reduce how much Water Use?






49. 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






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