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LEED GA: Green Associate

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1. A continuous process of collecting and analyzing data to compare how well a project is working against expected results of the project based on performance indicators. the goal is use the indicators to achieve efficiency where possible






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






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






4. Hydrochlorofluorocarbons that are used in refrigerants and propellants that are known to deplete the ozone layer






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






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






7. 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.






8. All members of the project team working towards the integrated process - including building owners - maintenance staff - planners - designers - etc.






9. 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






10. 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






11. 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






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






13. A site that was previously built on - has been graded - or contained a parking lot - roadway - or other structure






14. Collaborative - facilitated approach to project design and execution. the approach invests in design activities that increase the opportunity for integrated solutions with an eye to better performance and life cycle savings






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






16. Flush-Out






17. When symptoms of diagnosable illness are identified and can be attributed to airborne building contaminants (EPA)






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






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






20. An expanded baseline for measuring performance - adding social and environmental dimensions to the traditional profit measure - so decisions are viewed in the long term with their impact on people - the planet - and profit






21. 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






22. 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






23. Green Bldg can reduce how much Energy Use?






24. Total square footage of buildings in a particular area divided by acre amount of the same area - expressed as SF/Acre - for example 20 -000 SF per acre






25. 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






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






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






28. In LEED credit weightings - the less important impact category






29. Renewable energy such as solar - wind - biomass - hydro - and geothermal energy






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






31. Energy generated from natural resources - such as sunlight - wind - tides and geothermal heat - which are naturally replenished






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






33. 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






34. In green building - location includes the natural context (climate - plants - wind - sun) the social context (cultural history - traditions - local regulations) - and an infrastructural context (roads - local materials - utilities - public transit)






35. Min' years that a LEED bldg should share its energy & water usage data with USGBCa






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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






42. Content from industry scraps that was diverted from the waste stream and used for other purposes. examples include sawdust - wood shavings - wood chips - and print overruns. excluded are materials that are re-incorporated into the same manufacturing






43. The process of collecting (commonly from a roof) - storing and using rainwater






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






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






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






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






48. Material that is sourced and manufactured within 500 miles of the project. usually expressed as a percentage of total project material






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






50. Watering using above ground sprinkler heads






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