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LEED GA: Green Associate

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1. Properties or patterns that a complex system has - but which the individual members do not have. the end result is that the system now has more than just the sum of its parts. for example - saltiness is a property that neither sodium or chlorine have






2. LEED certification fee is base on two factors.






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






5. Controllability of Systems






6. 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






7. Green bldg emphasizes using what type of design process?






8. The relationship between the total building floor area and the allowable land area the building can cover (USGBC)






9. What should take place during Occupancy?






10. Also known as green tags - RECs or tradable renewable certificates (TRCs) are tradable environmental commodities in the US which represent proof that 1 megawatt hour (MWh) of electricity was generated from an eligible renewable energy resource






11. Indigenous or exotic plants that spread outside cultivated areas and can damage environmental or economical resources. they grow quickly and aggressively - spreading and displacing other plants






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






13. Compounds that have a high vapor pressure and low water solubility and therefore can enter the air easily. many VOCs are human-made chemicals that are used and produced in the manufacture of paints - pharmaceuticals - and refrigerants






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






15. A continuous process of collecting and analyzing data to compare how well a project is working against expected results of the project based on performance indicators. the goal is use the indicators to achieve efficiency where possible






16. 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






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. Investigation and valuation of the environmental impacts of a given product or service. LCA evaluates environmental performance. this view takes into account the whole life of a product or project (not assessing it from a single point in time)






19. 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






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






21. Previously undeveloped land that is suited for agriculture






22. Min' years that a LEED bldg should share its energy & water usage data with USGBCa






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






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






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






26. When 2+ people share a ride in the same vehicle






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






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






29. 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






30. Similar to cradle-to-cradle - processes that restore - renew or revitalize their own sources of energy and materials - creating sustainable systems that integrate the needs of society with the integrity of nature. i.e. a building or community that mi






31. 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






32. 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






33. Achieving net zero emissions by balancing the footprint with an equivalent amount of sequestered or offset green house gases






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






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






36. 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






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






38. Flush-Out






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






40. 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






41. Ruling process for project applicants seeking technical and administrative guidance on how LEED credits apply to their projects and vice versa. (USGBC) LEED interpretations are the result of a CIR and may determine how future project teams use LEED






42. The comparison between a standard gage and the estimated in a building's design scenario. in LEED - the [first word] usually refers to the EPAct 1992 water flow and flush rates






43. Unit of measurement by which flowing devices such as faucets and showers are measured and regulated






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






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






46. 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






47. 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






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






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






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