About LEED Flashcards
When was the USGBC founded?
1992
Define “USGBC.”
US Green Building Council
Founded in 1992 as a 501c3 non-profit to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.
What is “Greenbuild?”
The world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. Sponsored by USGBC
Identify the 6 guiding principles of USGBC.
1 - Promote the “_____ _____ _____”
2 - Establish _____
3 - Create and restore _____ between _____ and _____
4 - Maintain _____ by using technical and scientific data to help guide _____ _____
5 - Ensure _____ by using a _____ process and giving everyone an opportunity to be heard
6 - Exhibit _____ by having _____ standards
1 - Promote the “Triple Bottom Line”
2 - Establish Leadership
3 - Create and restore harmony between humans and nature
4 - Maintain integrity by using technical and scientific data to help guide decision making
5 - Ensure inclusiveness by using a democratic process and giving everyone an opportunity to be heard
6 - Exhibit transparency by having open standards
What does LEED stand for?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
What is the LEED Green Building Rating System used for?
Promoting sustainable design and construction.
Why was LEED Created?
1 - to define “_____ _____” by establishing a common standard of _____
2 - promote _____, _____-building design practices
3 - recognize _____ _____ in the building industry
4 - stimulate _____ competition
5 - raise consumer awareness of _____ _____ benefits
6 - transform the _____ market
1 - define “green building” by establishing a common standard of measurement
2 - promote integrative, whole-building design practices
3 - recognize environmental leadership in the building industry
4 - stimulate green competition
5 - raise consumer awareness of green building benefits
6 - transform the building market
An analysis of 121 LEED-Certified office building in the US found that they use ___ % less energy than similar buildings. Indoor and outdoor ___ use can also be reduced.
24%
Water
To what types of projects does BD+C apply?
- new construction
- major renovation
(>1000sf)
Define BD+C.
Building Design and Construction
Give examples of LEED BD+C: New Construction
New construction
1 - new buildings
2 - major renovations that have:
A - major HVAC improvements
B - significant building envelope modifications and
C - major interior rehabilitationGive examples of LEED BD+C: Core & Shell
Developer controls design of MEP and fire protection systems but no the design and construction of the tenant fit-out
LEED BD+C: Schools
K-12
Higher Education
Also includes non-academic buildings on school campuses
LEED BD+C: Retail
Banks Restaurants Apparel Electronics Big box
LEED BD+C: Hospitality
Hotels
Motels
Inns
Other businesses within the service industry that provide traditional or shot-term lodging with or without food
LEED BD+C: Data Centers
Building that meet the needs of high density computing equipment such as server racks, used for data storage and processing.
LEED BD+C: Warehouses & Distribution Centers
Buildings used to store goods, manufactured products, merchandise, raw materials, or personal belongings (like self-storage)
LEED BD+C: Healthcare
Hospitals that operate 24/7 and provide inpatient medical treatment, including acute and long-term care
LEED BD+C: Homes and Multifamily Lowrise
Single-family homes
Multi-family residential buildings of 1-3 stories
Multi-family residential buildings of 3-5 stories can choose “Homes & Multifamily Lowrise” or “Multifamily Midrise based on the ENERGY STAR program in which they are participating.
LEED BD+C: Multifamily Midrise
Multi-family residential buildings of 4-8 occupiable stories above grade
What projects can certify under LEED ID+C?
Projects that are a complete interior fit-out (must be >250sf)
LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors
Interior spaces dedicated to functions other than retail or hospitality
LEED ID+C: Retail
Retail interior spaces used to conduct the retail sale of consumer product goods.
Includes both direct customer service areas (showrooms) and preparation or storage areas that support customer service.
LEED ID+C: Hospitality
Interior spaces dedicated to hotels, motels, inns, or other businesses within the service industry that provide transitional or short-term lodging with or without food
