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LEED GA: Green Associate

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






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






3. Building that is energy and resource efficient






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






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






6. An increase in the near surface temp of the earth. this has occurred in the distant past as the result of natural influences - but the term is most often used to refer to the warming predicted to occur as a result of increased emissions of greenhouse






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






8. Total building energy costs (including all plug loads) annually. this value is intended to be used to compare against design cases to compute energy savings from a proposed design






9. 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.






10. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (EPA)






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






12. 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






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






14. Wood manufactured by binding together the strands - particles - fibers - or veneers of wood - together with adhesives - to form [first word] materials






15. The act of having separate stakeholders or designers work together to ensure the project is benefiting from synergy which allows for greater levels of sustainability throughout the project's life






16. An international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of numerous substances believed to be responsible for ozone depletion






17. 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






18. Any of various halocarbon compounds consisting of carbon - hydrogen - chlorine - and fluorine - once used widely as aerosol propellants and refrigerants. these are believed to cause depletion of the atmospheric ozone layer






19. 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






20. A written plan that outlines strategies to reduce stormwater runoff for the purposes of reducing erosion - pollution and sedimentation of nearby bodies of water - especially important during construction where so much dirt - dust and waste are presen






21. The percentage of waste materials diverted from traditional disposal such as landfilling or incineration to be recycled - composted or reused (EPA)






22. 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






23. 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






24. 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






25. A survey of building occupants that asks questions about the green cleaning program and helps determine if occupants are exposed to pollutants






26. 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






27. Green Bldg can reduce how much CO2 Emissions?






28. A control system capable of monitoring environmental and system loads and adjusting HVAC operations accordingly in order to conserve energy while maintaining comfort (EPA)






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






30. 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






31. Rainwater that has been collected for uses such as landscaping irrigation - toilet flushing - or other non-potable water uses






32. What are the 3D sustainability often described as the triple bottom line or 3 legged stool?






33. The measurement unit used for flush fixture water consumption and flow fixture water consumption






34. Major Players in Design & Construction Process are...






35. Being able to allow water or air to filtrate through






36. A strategy to use existing materials in a similar or different capacity






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






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






39. 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






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






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






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






43. 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.






44. Plan that identifies a diversion rate goal and covers how waste will be either disposed or reused or recycled by addressing sorting - collection - and final disposal of items in an existing building






45. Any behavior that results in the use of less energy. examples: turning the lights off when you leave a room - and recycling aluminum cans are both ways to do this






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






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






48. 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






49. 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






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