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LEED GA: Green Associate

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1. 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






2. A systematic process of assuring that a building and its systems performs in accordance with the design intent and the owner's requirements






3. What metric is the best indicator of transportation impacts associated with a bldg project?






4. 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






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






6. 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






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






8. 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






9. Human thermal comfort is defined by ASHRAE as the state of mind that expresses satisfaction with the surrounding environment (ASHRAE Standard 55). maintaining thermal comfort for occupants of buildings or other enclosures is one of the important goal






10. 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






11. Previously undeveloped land that is suited for agriculture






12. Excessive or obtrusive artificial light that obscures the stars in the night sky for city dwellers - interferes with astronomical observatories - and like any other form of pollution - disrupts ecosystems and has adverse health effects






13. 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






14. Material - other than the principle product - generated as a consequence of an industrial process or as a breakdown product in a living system (EPA)






15. 4 key issues that help define how location affect project






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






17. Heating - ventilating and air conditioning. these systems seek to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality






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






19. During Construction Phases - ________________ is the actual construction - Commissioning take place near the end of construction - once the system have been installed and are operable. Includes Substantial Completion - Final Completion - Certificate






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






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






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






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






24. 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






25. 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






26. 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






27. Unit of measurement that describes a building's energy use relative to its size. it's calculated by taking the total energy consumed in one year in kBTUs and dividing it by total floorspace of the building. a low number signifies good energy performa






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






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






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






31. LEED certification fee is base on two factors.






32. The ratio of energy radiated by a particular material to energy radiated by a black body at the same temperature. measure of a material's ability to radiate absorbed energy






33. Area of the building as defined by the perimeter of the structure. parking lots - walkways - and landscaping are not included






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






35. The area of the project site that is impacted by construction activity - LEED project should attempt to limit site disturbance






36. 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






37. 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






38. The measurement method for defining Irrigation Efficiency






39. Primary pollutants in Acid Rain are...






40. A roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and soil - or a growing medium - planted over a waterproofing membrane






41. Temperature of the surrounding air or other medium (EPA)






42. 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






43. How prerequisites and credits are grouped depending on the building type and rating system






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






45. 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






46. 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






47. Green Bldg can reduce how much CO2 Emissions?






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






49. Heat removal devices used to transfer process waste heat to the atmosphere. large office buildings - hospitals - and schools typically use one or more of these as part of their air conditioning systems






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







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