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LEED GA: Green Associate

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1. 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






2. 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






3. 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






4. Mainly artificial structures--such as pavements (roads - sidewalks - driveways and parking lots) that are covered by impenetrable (impervious) materials such as asphalt - concrete - brick - and stone--and rooftops. soils compacted by urban developmen






5. 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






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






7. 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






8. 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






9. 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






10. Ground areas that are vegetated and pervious. green roofs can be considered open space but only for urban areas






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






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






13. The coordinated use of pest and environmental info with available pest control methods to prevent unacceptable levels of pest damage by the most economical means and with the least possible hazard to people - property - and the environment






14. 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






15. The comparison between a standard gage and the estimated in a building's design scenario. in LEED - the [first word] usually refers to the EPAct 1992 water flow and flush rates






16. 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






17. The stewardship and use of forests and forest lands in a way - and at a rate - that maintains their biodiversity - productivity - regeneration capacity - vitality and their potential to fulfill - now and in the future - relevant ecological - economic






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






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






20. The amount of water the design case conserves vs the baseline case






21. The linear view of the life of a product - from creation to the end of useful life - ie disposal






22. A systematic process of assuring that a building and its systems performs in accordance with the design intent and the owner's requirements






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






24. 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






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






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






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






28. CD carry the design into the detail level so that construction can take place.






29. What level of CO2 concentrations indicates inadequate ventilation?






30. 4 key issues that help define how location affect project






31. Plan that takes into consideration all aspects of the indoor environment and documents strategies to protect the quality of the indoor environment for occupants - especially important during construction and renovations






32. Part of construction waste management plan






33. Energy Use Intensity in term of unit






34. Green Bldg can reduce how much Solid Waste?






35. 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






36. Watering using above ground sprinkler heads






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






38. Light that passes beyond the project boundary - i.e. parking lot lighting that passes into a park next to the project






39. Prior to final selection of site - owner & design team should confirm that the site is...






40. Allowing pedestrians to walk between areas without interference from walls - highways or other barriers






41. 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.






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






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






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






45. 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






46. Compounds that have a high vapor pressure and low water solubility and therefore can enter the air easily. many VOCs are human-made chemicals that are used and produced in the manufacture of paints - pharmaceuticals - and refrigerants






47. Controllability of Systems






48. 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.






49. 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






50. Schematic Design - Design Development - and Construction Documents







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