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LEED GA: Green Associate

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






2. A gas composed of 3 oxygen atoms. it's not usually emitted directly into the air - but at ground level is created by a chemical reaction between oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the presence of sunlight. ozone has the






3. Meters placed on smaller portions of a larger system - i.e. submeteres monitoring water use on each floor of a project






4. Areas where the upper soil is no longer exposed - including paved areas - walkways - fountains - etc.






5. Under building - tuck-under - or a stacked parking structure that minimizes the need for exposed parking and parking lots






6. All the energy used to grow - extract and manufacture a product - transport it to the jobsite - complete the installation - and finally dispose of it at the end of its life cycle






7. Begins the process of spatial refinement & usually involves the 1st design of a project's energy system.






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






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






10. 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






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






12. Green Bldg can reduce how much Water Use?






13. Air and surface temperature differences between developed and underdeveloped areas






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






15. Waste water from toilets & urinals is known as?






16. Waste materials diverted from traditional disposal such as landfills or incineration to be recycled - composted - or re-used. (EPA) measured in tons






17. Flush-Out






18. 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






19. The area of the project site that has been disturbed for development. this area includes the building footprint - hardscapes - and parking lots






20. The process of adapting old structures for purposes other than those initially intended. this saves on new materials needed. ex: warehouse turned into condos. also refers to the design of a new building with consideration to what it could be used for






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






22. Ruling process for project applicants seeking technical and administrative guidance on how LEED credits apply to their projects and vice versa. (USGBC) LEED interpretations are the result of a CIR and may determine how future project teams use LEED






23. A formal question asked of GBCI from the project team - who would then receive Credit Interpretation Ruling.






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






25. 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






26. The application of solar cells for energy by converting sunlight directly into electricity






27. Used to describe situations in which building occupants experience acute health and comfort effects that appear to be linked to time spent in a building - but no specific illness or cause can be identified






28. 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






29. The concept that takes into consideration all impacts of the indoor environment on human health and performance - including indoor air quality - daylighting and views - and visual and thermal comfort.






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






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






32. Landscaping and gardening in ways that reduce or eliminate the need for supplemental irrigation. it is promoted in areas that do not have easily accessible supplies of fresh water and is catching on in other areas as climate patterns shift






33. A member based nonprofit organization whose mission is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed - built - and operated - enabling an environmentally and socially responsible - healthy and prosperous environment that improves the qu






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






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






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






37. 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






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






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






40. When large amounts of outdoor air are forced through a recently completed building for a period of time so that the majority of pollutant emissions from building materials - finishes and furnishings can be removed from the building before occupancy.






41. Plan that covers how waste will be either disposed or reused or recycled by addressing sorting - collection - and final disposal of items used in the construction or renovation process






42. Water that originates from precipitation that enters the stormwater system






43. 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






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






45. Green Bldg can reduce how much Energy Use?






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






47. A hydrocarbon deposit - such as petroleum - coal or natural gas - derived from the accumulated remains of ancient plants and animals and used as fuel. carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases generated by burning these are considered to be one of th






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






49. 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






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