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LEED GA: Green Associate

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






2. 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






3. Materials and products are made from plants that are typically harvested within a 10 year cycle or shorter and are grown and harvested sustainably






4. Any opening in a building - such as windows - doors - skylights - curtain walls - etc. - designed to permit the passage of air - light - vehicles - or people






5. Energy Use Intensity in term of unit






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






7. Centerline miles/square mile - a centerline mile is measuring a particular road down its center. higher street grid densities are beneficial for pedestrians






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






9. In LEED credit weightings - the most important impact category






10. Green Bldg can reduce how much CO2 Emissions?






11. Evaluation of the total cost of a building or product over its useful life - including initial - maintenance - repair and replacement costs as well as savings. LCC evaluates economic performance.






12. Which LEED rating systems has more than 100 points






13. 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






14. Flat or nearby flat land adjacent to a stream or river that experiences occasional or periodic flooding






15. The measurement method for defining Irrigation Efficiency






16. 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






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






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






19. 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






20. Pollution of water generally results from multiple sources vs. just one source - examples are runoff from roads - drainage from buildings - seepage - runoff from farmland. pollution in a river may not be exactly pinpointed because most pollution is n






21. 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






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






23. Side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity that affects other parties without this being reflected in the price of the goods or services involved - i.e. the pollution created in power generation for one state blown over anothe






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






25. 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.






26. Floor area of the building / the total area of the site = sq ft / acre






27. 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.






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






29. Pavement that is less than 50% impervious and contains vegetation in the open cells






30. 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






31. 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






32. 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.






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






34. 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






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






36. 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






37. 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






38. A project that can produce all the energy it requires on site yet still might be connected to the regular utility grid - for example - using power from the grid when there is no wind - and providing power to the grid from wind turbines on windy days






39. How many % of environmental impacts decision are made during the 1st 10% of design process?






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






41. Smart Location & Linkage. Neighborhood Pattern & Design. Green Infrastructure & Bldg.






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






43. Resistance to penetration by a liquid and is calculated as the percentage of area covered by a paving system that does not allow moisture to soak into the ground






44. Potential credits and categories that may be used in upcoming versions of the LEED rating systems






45. Uses the natural forces of wind and buoyancy to deliver fresh air into buildings through doors - windows or other designed opening (chimneys)






46. 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






47. 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






48. 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






49. Ground areas that are vegetated and pervious. green roofs can be considered open space but only for urban areas






50. 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







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