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LEED GA: Green Associate

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1. Primary pollutants in Acid Rain are...






2. Used by the USGBC to weight credits in the LEED system. credits that reduce the greenhouse gas emissions are given more weight than those that do not






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. Document that outlines the organization - schedule - allocation of resources - and documentation requirements of the commissioning process






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






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






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






8. Method which minimizes the use of water and fetilizer by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of plants - either onto the soil surface or directly onto the root zone - through a network of valves - pipes - tubing and emitters






9. 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)






10. Concept of integrative design emphasizes






11. 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






12. 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






13. 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






14. 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






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






16. 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






17. Prior to submitting CIR - what strategies should be considered?






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






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






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






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






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






23. What is the procedure required to achieve LEED cert?






24. Water leaving plants and soil returning back to the atmosphere






25. Administrative and procedural requirements for salvaging - recycling and disposing of non-hazardous demolition and [first phrase] -- this means it should cover waste sent to a landfill - salvaging - and recycled waste






26. 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






27. 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






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






29. The percentage of material in a product that was consumer waste. the recycled material was generated by household - commercial - industrial or institutional end-users and can no longer be used for its intended purpose. it includes returns of material






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






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






32. The presence in water of enough harmful or objectionable material to damage the water's quality (EPA)






33. Part of the LEED rating system. within each LEED category there are prerequisites and credits. prerequisites must be met for building certification.






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






35. 4 key issues that help define how location affect project






36. Urinals that do not use water at all. these systems can save anywhere between 15000 and 45000 gallons of water per urinal per year






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






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






39. 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






40. The area of the project site that has been disturbed for development. this area includes the building footprint - hardscapes - and parking lots






41. A contractual benchmark that usually corresponds to the point at which a client could occupy a nearly completed space.






42. A LEED rating is achieved through earning points in each of the 6 LEED categories






43. A development company is designing a 7 story 1000 -000 sq ft condominium. He will be responsible for interior finishes - but not furniture/appliances. Which is the LEED rating system used?






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






45. Energy Use Intensity in term of unit






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






47. An accounting of all water volumes that enter and leave a space over a period of time






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






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






50. 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