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LEED GA: Green Associate

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1. Method which minimizes the use of water and fetilizer by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of plants - either onto the soil surface or directly onto the root zone - through a network of valves - pipes - tubing and emitters






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






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






4. 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






5. 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






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






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






8. Substances used to transfer heat during the mechanical cooling process within air conditioning and refrigerator systems. they act as the heat carrier which changes from gas to liquid and then back to gas in the refrigeration cycle






9. 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






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






11. Any of various halocarbon compounds consisting of carbon - hydrogen - chlorine - and fluorine - once used widely as aerosol propellants and refrigerants. these are believed to cause depletion of the atmospheric ozone layer






12. The practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource efficient throughout a building's life cycle from siting to design - construction - operation - maintenance - renovation and deconstruction. thi






13. Achieving net zero emissions by balancing the footprint with an equivalent amount of sequestered or offset green house gases






14. Enables project team members to work together from the project outset to develop solutions that have synergies and multiple benefits. the approach invests in design activities that increase the opportunity for integrated solutions with an eye to bett






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






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






17. Third party certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for the design - construction and operation of high performance green buildings (USGBC)






18. Building that is energy and resource efficient






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






20. The practice of placing windows - or other transparent media - and reflective surfaces so that - during the day - natural light provides effective internal illumination






21. Waste building materials - dredging materials - tree stumps - and rubble resulting from [first word] - remodeling - repair - and [second word] of homes - commercial buildings and other structures and pavements






22. Measuring the amount of resources used over a period of time - such as water or electricity






23. 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






24. non-native plants that use less fertilizer - pesticides and water in a given landscape. these plants have adapted to the local climate and are not considered invasive plants or weeds.






25. 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






26. 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






27. Any behavior that results in the use of less energy. examples: turning the lights off when you leave a room - and recycling aluminum cans are both ways to do this






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






29. 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






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






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






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






33. Certified (40-49) - Silver (50-59) - Gold (60-79) - and Platinum (80+)






34. Indigenous or exotic plants that spread outside cultivated areas and can damage environmental or economical resources. they grow quickly and aggressively - spreading and displacing other plants






35. Explores design options & alternatives with the intent to establish an agreed-upon project layout & scope of work.






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






37. Potential credits and categories that may be used in upcoming versions of the LEED rating systems






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






39. A contractual benchmark that usually corresponds to the point at which a client could occupy a nearly completed space.






40. 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






41. LID is an approach to land development (or re-development) that works with nature to manage stormwater as close to its source as possible (EPA)






42. 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






43. What level of CO2 concentrations indicates inadequate ventilation?






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






45. The measurement method for defining Irrigation Efficiency






46. A system where the output may signal the system to stop changing - i.e. - a thermostat -- at a certain point the temp feedback will tell the system to cut off






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






48. How can potable water use for irrigation be reduced or eliminated?






49. The number of different types of space per acre in an area - think of a mixed-use development - which has both houses and offices






50. Developing in areas near transportation - housing - and jobs therefore leaving open spaces and farmland free from development