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LEED GA: Green Associate

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






2. Method of land use regulation used by local governments in most developed countries. zoning may be use-based (regulating the uses to which land may be put) - or it may regulate building height - lot coverage - and similar characteristics - or some co






3. Previously used or redeveloped land that may be contaminated with hazardous waste or pollution (USGBC). the land has the potential to be reused once any hazardous substances - pollutants - or contaminants are remediated






4. Building design that takes advantage of the local climate to provide some or all of the heating - cooling - lighting and ventilation needs of the occupants






5. What level of CO2 concentrations indicates inadequate ventilation?






6. Provide a consistent source of sound technical advice with respect to products - tools and services. TAGs act in an advisory capacity in responding to credit interpretation requests (CIRs) - credit rulings and credit ruling appeals while maintaining






7. Collaborative - facilitated approach to project design and execution. the approach invests in design activities that increase the opportunity for integrated solutions with an eye to better performance and life cycle savings






8. 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






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






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






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






12. Unit of measurement by which flow rate of toilets and other flushing devices such as urinals are measured and regulated






13. 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






14. 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






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






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






17. In green building - location includes the natural context (climate - plants - wind - sun) the social context (cultural history - traditions - local regulations) - and an infrastructural context (roads - local materials - utilities - public transit)






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






19. The level of pollutants prescribed by regulations that are not to be exceeded during a given time in a defined area (EPA)






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






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






22. An intense collaborative session where participants make a concerted effort to solve a problem or plan the design of something






23. 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






24. The official recognition by a local bldg department that bldg conforms to applicable bldg & safety codes.






25. The linear view of the life of a product - from creation to the end of useful life - ie disposal






26. 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






27. Human made surroundings that provide the setting for human activity - ranging in scale from personal shelter and buildings to neighborhoods and cities






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






29. What's the earliest pt at which a LEED for Schools proejct can be cert?






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






31. 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.






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






33. Purchase price of a hard asset such as masonry - wood - steel - carpet - tile - mechanical systems - roofing






34. 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






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






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






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






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






39. American society of heating - refrigerating and air conditioning engineers. international technical society for all individuals and organizations interested in heating - ventilation - air-conditioning and refrigeration (hvac & r)






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






41. 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






42. System that constantly takes in items from outside the system - used them and then released them as waste. this system has no feedback loop. think of a normal home where groceries - products - or water come into the house - are used and then released






43. 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






44. 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






45. Process water can be reduced by which 2 methods?






46. 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






47. 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






48. Credit weightings are based on...






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






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