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LEED GA: Green Associate

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A survey of building occupants that asks questions about the green cleaning program and helps determine if occupants are exposed to pollutants






2. A LEED rating is achieved through earning points in each of the 6 LEED categories






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






4. 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






5. The carbon overlay in LEED is used for what?






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






7. Concept of integrative design emphasizes






8. Resistance to penetration by a liquid and is calculated as the percentage of area covered by a paving system that does not allow moisture to soak into the ground






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






10. Systems withing systems that are related because they affect and effect each other






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






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






13. 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






14. Type of lamp designed to replace an incandescent lamp and fit into existing light fixtures formerly used for incandescent bulbs. compared to incandescent lamps giving the same amount of visible light - these generally use less power - have a longer r






15. Used by the USGBC to weight credits in the LEED system. credits that reduce the greenhouse gas emissions are given more weight than those that do not






16. When 2+ people share a ride in the same vehicle






17. 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.






18. The licensed-pro exemption is used by a project team to do what?






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






20. 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






21. 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






22. Building design that takes advantage of the local climate to provide some or all of the heating - cooling - lighting and ventilation needs of the occupants






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






24. Long term maintenance of ecosystem components and functions for future generations (EPA)






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






26. A review of consumables waste of a project. essentially - finding out what makes up the projects waste can help determine ways to increase recycling or reduce waste through other methods






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






28. 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.






29. 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






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






31. System where energy is taken from the output of a system and reapplied to the input - or A produces more of B which in turn produces more of A. i.e. population growth -- adults make children whom in turn make more adults






32. Very harsh - bright - dazzling light that interferes with visibility






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






34. 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






35. Part of the LEED rating system. projects earn points by meeting the requirements of optional credits in order to earn points towards certification






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






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






38. 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






39. 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






40. Provide a consistent source of sound technical advice with respect to products - tools and services. TAGs act in an advisory capacity in responding to credit interpretation requests (CIRs) - credit rulings and credit ruling appeals while maintaining






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






42. The portion of the project site submitted for LEED certification. for multiple building developments - the LEED project boundary may be a portion of the development as determined by the project team






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






44. The slow release of a gas that was trapped or adsorbed in some material. off-gassing can be significant if it collects in a closed environment where air is stagnant or recirculated and the gas has negative health effects. off-gassing example: new car






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. Precipitation that is usually acidic. it has harmful effects on plants - aquatic animals - and infrastructure. it is mostly caused by human emissions of sulfur and nitrogen compounds which react in the atmosphere to produce acids. in recent years - m






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






48. When all recyclables for collection are mixed but kept separate from other waste






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






50. Green Bldg can reduce how much Solid Waste?