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LEED GA: Green Associate

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






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






3. Primary pollutants in Acid Rain are...






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






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






6. 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






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






8. A review of consumables waste of a project. essentially - finding out what makes up the projects waste can help determine ways to increase recycling or reduce waste through other methods






9. Which LEED rating systems has more than 100 points






10. Areas where the upper soil is no longer exposed - including paved areas - walkways - fountains - etc.






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






12. The measurement method for defining Irrigation Efficiency






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






14. 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?






15. 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






16. 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






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






18. Measuring the amount of resources used over a period of time - such as water or electricity






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






21. Building that is energy and resource efficient






22. The min' floor area for CI






23. Schematic Design - Design Development - and Construction Documents






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






25. Plan that takes into consideration all aspects of the indoor environment and documents strategies to protect the quality of the indoor environment for occupants - especially important during construction and renovations






26. What is reduced when a project uses reclaimed water in its cooling towers?






27. 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






28. Used to describe situations in which building occupants experience acute health and comfort effects that appear to be linked to time spent in a building - but no specific illness or cause can be identified






29. LID is an approach to land development (or re-development) that works with nature to manage stormwater as close to its source as possible (EPA)






30. 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






31. 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






32. The relationship btw the total bldg floor area & the allowable land area the bldg can cover.






33. Water that is of sufficiently high quality so that it can be consumed or utilized without risk of immediate of long term harm by humans or animals






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






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






36. Long term maintenance of ecosystem components and functions for future generations (EPA)






37. Mainly artificial structures--such as pavements (roads - sidewalks - driveways and parking lots) that are covered by impenetrable (impervious) materials such as asphalt - concrete - brick - and stone--and rooftops. soils compacted by urban developmen






38. 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






39. Water that is not treated to drinking water standards and is not meant for human consumption






40. Different term from adaptive reuse because materials are reused in a way that is the same of similar to how it was used before - i.e. saving doors in an old project to be used as doors in the new project. in LEED - this material is calculated as a pe






41. 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






42. Hydrochlorofluorocarbons that are used in refrigerants and propellants that are known to deplete the ozone layer






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






44. 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






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






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






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






48. 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






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






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