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LEED GA: Green Associate

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1. The measurement unit used for flush fixture water consumption and flow fixture water consumption






2. The mathematical expression of Imperviousness






3. 4 key issues that help define how location affect project






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






5. The act of having separate stakeholders or designers work together to ensure the project is benefiting from synergy which allows for greater levels of sustainability throughout the project's life






6. Colorless - odorless gas that is present in the atmosphere and is formed when any fuel containing carbon is burned. it is breathed out of animal's lungs during respiration - is produced by the decay of organic matter - and is used by plants in photos






7. Schematic Design - Design Development - and Construction Documents






8. Indicates a material's ability to reject solar heat and is the combined value of reflectivity and emittance. measurements vary from 100 (standard white surface - most reflective) - to 0 (standard black surface - least reflective). materials with the






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






10. Similar to a bioswale - a depression with vegetation that filters and slows down rainwater to reduce peak discharge rates






11. Green Bldg can reduce how much Solid Waste?






12. 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?






13. Development that occurs within established urban areas where the site or area either is a vacant place between other developments or has previously been used for another urban purpose






14. A collection of living things and the environment in which they live. for example - a prairie [this] includes coyotes - the rabbits on which they feed - and the grasses that feed the rabbits






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






16. Long term maintenance of ecosystem components and functions for future generations






17. Different term from adaptive reuse because materials are reused in a way that is the same of similar to how it was used before - i.e. saving doors in an old project to be used as doors in the new project. in LEED - this material is calculated as a pe






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






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






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






21. 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






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






23. Pavement that is less than 50% impervious and contains vegetation in the open cells






24. 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






25. A site that is undeveloped and in a natural state or has been used for agriculture






26. 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






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






28. Carrying away or displacement of solids (sediment - soil - rock - and other particles) usually by the agents of currents such as wind - water - or ice by downward or down-slope movement in response to gravity






29. 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






30. A renewable energy source - refers to plant matter grown to generate electricity or produce biofuel. it excludes organic material which has been transformed by geological processes into substances such as coal or petroleum






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






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






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






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






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






36. The online software used to manage the entire LEED project certification process and manage credits






37. Drinking water that is of sufficiently high quality so that it can be consumed or utilized without risk of immediate of long term harm






38. 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






39. 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.






40. 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.






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






42. System that constantly takes in items from outside the system - used them and then released them as waste. this system has no feedback loop. think of a normal home where groceries - products - or water come into the house - are used and then released






43. An expense item that is not considered a direct construction cost. soft costs include architectural - engineering - financing - and legal fees - commissioning - and other pre- and post-construction expenses






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






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






46. 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.






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






48. Narrative - photo/render - elevations - floor plans - project details - and boundary (Project - LEED - & property)






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






50. The ability of dark - non-reflective paved areas-city streets - rooftops - and sidewalks-to absorb and radiate heat - making urban areas and the surrounding suburbs noticeably hotter than rural towns nearby. other contributors include reduced airflow