4 Test Issues Flashcards
A new construction retail system is underway. The owner will control 40% of the space, while another stakeholder will control 30%. Which rating system should the project aim for?
LEED BD+C Retail
What do you call USGBC’s process for initiating an audit?
Certification challenge Policy
During construction, project teams follow what AIQ control measures to reduce the amount of pollutants and negative effect of poor indoor air quality?
Sheet Metal Air Conditioning Contractor National Association (SMACNA)
What does it mean to minimize hardscapes?
To reduce the amount of concrete or paved areas.
What other certifications can a project with LEED BD+C certification go for?
1) LEED ID+C
2) LEED O+M
What is REACH and what credit category does it apply to?
Registration, Evaluation, Authorization of Chemicals.
Addresses the production and use of chemical substances, and their potential impacts on both human health and the environment.
Materials and Resources
What is the difference between SRI and SR?
SRI is a measure of the constructed surface’s ability to stay cool in the sun by reflecting solar radiation and reflecting solar heat.
SR is the fraction of solar energy that is reflected by a surface on a scale of 0 to 1. It doesn’t factor in emissions of thermal radiation the way SRI does.
A local equivalent code must?
Meet LEED credit intent, be widely used, and accepted by industry experts.
What is GreenChill related to?
EPA’s partnership with food retailers to reduce refrigerant emissions
Who should specify technical requirements for flooring systems?
The architect specifies the technical requirements of the flooring system and other products and materials included in the project.
What are LEED’s 5 categories for uses?
1) Food Retail
2) Community-serving retail
3) Services
4) Civic and Community Facilities
5) Community Anchor Uses
What plan would help the project to use green cleaning standards during operations?
Preparation of an Integrated Pest Management plan that is provided to the facility management team. .
Noxious weeds can negatively affect which credit category the most?
Noxous weeds will inhibit the growth of local native plants and hurting the “protect and restore habitat” section of the Sustainable Sites category.
When calculating recycled content percentage what is cut by 50%?
Pre-consumer content is cut by 50%.
Post-consumer content is kept at 100%.
What are the three distinguishing characteristics of USGBC?
1) Committee-based
2) Member-driven
3) Consensus-focused
What is the minimum indoor water savings needed to receive LEED certification?
20%
Predicted mean vote is related to what Indoor Environmental Quality credit?
Thermal Comfort
What does Wtare Sense apply to?
1) Bathroom faucets
2) Weather-based irrigation controllers
3) Soil moisture sensors
4) Drip irrigation
5) Commercial toilets, faucets, laundries, etc.
6) Autoclave water valves
What are low impact development strategies?
1) Bioretention facilities
2) Rain gardens
3) Vegetated rooftops
4) Rain barrels
5) Permeable pavements
What is the concept behind demand response?
To encourage the reduction of energy use during peak hours to help utility provides optimize their electricity distribution.
What is an acceptable certification for hard flooring surfaces and systems?
Greenguard Gold Certification
Can a project achieve LEED certification with minimal smoking allowed indoors?
No
What type of water is considered treated and reuses?
Reclaimed water
What is an acceptable entryway system to reduce pollutants?
The system should be permanent weekly inspected and cleaned, at least 3 meters long in the direction of travel.
What is controlability of lighting?
How many occupants can control their lighting fixtures within their space.
What are the characteristics of LEED interpretations?
1) Precedent-setting
2) Published Online
3) Subject to consensus based review
When is the best time to start commissioning processes?
Pre-design phase
What is the most important strategy for emissions reduction of a new building?
Locating the project in a dense area
