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LEED GA: Green Associate

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1. Drinking water that is of sufficiently high quality so that it can be consumed or utilized without risk of immediate of long term harm






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






3. 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






4. 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






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






6. Documentation of the results of the commissioning process - including the as-built state of the HVAC system and any unresolved issues found at the time the commissioning process was completed






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






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






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






10. Total area in square feet of all spaces in a building - including rooms - stairwells - elevators and hallways






11. A review process that identifies and selects the lowest lifecycle cost options in design - materials and processes that achieves the desired level of performance - reliability and customer satisfaction






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






13. Each LEED credit has requirements that must be met and documentation that must be submitted to prove the credit requirements were met






14. Viewing the world as an interrelated set of systems that can influence one another






15. 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






16. A pond designed to hold a specific amount of water indefinitely






17. Air that enters into a building either naturally through pre-designed openings in the building or through the ventilation system






18. 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






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






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






21. Process for project teams to obtain technical guidance on how LEED requirements pertain to their projects






22. 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






23. An assessment of the greenhouse gases (which includes more than just CO2) emitted by a particular organization - project or activity






24. 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.






25. 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






26. A material's ability to reflect sunlight measured on a scale of 0 (black) to 1 (white). a value of 0.0 indicates that the surface absorbs all solar radiation and a value of 1.0 represents total reflectivity.






27. The percentage of water volume beneficially used by plants to the volume of water delivered through an irrigation system. water wasted would evaporate - fall on hardscapes - or runoff. drip irrigation is the most efficient with a 90% irrigation effic






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






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






30. 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.






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






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






33. 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






34. The variation in life forms within a given ecosystem or for the entire earth. this is often used as a measure of the health of biological systems.






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






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






37. A measure of the amount of illumination falling on a surface.






38. Any method of powering an engine that does not involve solely petroleum (e.g. electric car - petrol-electric hybrid - solar powered)






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






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. 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






42. Have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose. this comparison may consider raw materials acquisition - production - manufacturing - packaging - distr






43. What are the extra categories for LEED for Home?






44. Landscape elements designed to slow the flow of stormwater and increase ground water recharge while also removing silt and pollution from surface runoff water. they consist of a depressed drainage course with gently sloped sides and filled with veget






45. A program that was first developed in 1992 by the US EPA as a method to identify and promote products that are energy efficient. products carrying this symbol provide a way for businesses and consumers to save money - while at the same time - protect






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






47. Green Bldg can reduce how much CO2 Emissions?






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






49. Disciplinary Review Committee (Investigate) - Disciplinary Hearing Committee (Judgment) - and Credential Steering Committee (Final Decision) 2) Types of advantages discovered when initial investment are made in more durable products and efficient bld






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