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LEED GA: Green Associate

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1. 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






2. A quantity between a site and the surrounding [area]. it is measured by pedestrian access to housing basic services such as restaurants - post offices - hospitals - libraries - etc.






3. 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






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






5. In LEED credit weightings - the less important impact category






6. 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






7. 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






8. 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.






9. Mixture of smoke from the burning end of a cigarette - pipe - or cigar and smoke exhaled by the smoker






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






11. 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






12. Credit weightings are based on...






13. Like carbon dioxide or methane - which contributes to potential climate change






14. Carrying away or displacement of solids (sediment - soil - rock - and other particles) usually by the agents of currents such as wind - water - or ice by downward or down-slope movement in response to gravity






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






16. Part of the LEED rating system - which specifies the environmental goal of each LEED credit






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






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






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






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






21. System or process for controlling the temperature - humidity - and sometimes the purity of the air in an interior space (office - warehouse - residence)






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






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






24. When an exisiting building undergoes the commissioning process to discover if improvements or changes should be made to improve the building






25. The mathematical expression of Imperviousness






26. LEED certification fee is base on two factors.






27. A natural resource that cannot be produced - re-grown - regenerated - or reused on a scale which can sustain its consumption rate. these resources often exist in a fixed amount - or are consumed much faster than nature can recreate them. fossil fuels






28. Excel spreadsheet that helps project teams track their credits against requirements for certification






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






30. non-native plants that use less fertilizer - pesticides and water in a given landscape. these plants have adapted to the local climate and are not considered invasive plants or weeds.






31. A mixture of sizes and cost of houses in an area that allows for a mixture of socioeconomic types of people in an area -- i.e. young families and older couples in a neighborhood






32. 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






33. A site that was previously built on - has been graded - or contained a parking lot - roadway - or other structure






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






35. 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






36. Light that passes beyond the project boundary - i.e. parking lot lighting that passes into a park next to the project






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






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






39. 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






40. 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






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






42. Certified (40-49) - Silver (50-59) - Gold (60-79) - and Platinum (80+)






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






44. When symptoms of diagnosable illness are identified and can be attributed to airborne building contaminants (EPA)






45. Controllability of Systems






46. 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






47. Aset of rules that specify the minimum acceptable level for safety for constructed objects such as buildings and non building structures. these protect public health - safety and general welfare as they relate to the construction and occupancy of bui






48. A program that was first developed in 1992 by the US EPA as a method to identify and promote products that are energy efficient. products carrying this symbol provide a way for businesses and consumers to save money - while at the same time - protect






49. Thermal comfort is typically attributed to what env factors?






50. What are the extra categories for LEED for Home?