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what is ISO
Organisation Internationale de Standardisation
what is CEN
Comité Européen de Normalisation
define ASHRAE 55
ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55-2010 defines the range of indoor thermal environmental conditions acceptable to a majority of occupants, but accommodates an ever increasing variety of design solutions intended both to provide comfort and to respect today’s imperative for sustainable buildings.
define ISO Standard 14025
ISO 14025:2006 establishes the principles and specifies the procedures for developing Type III environmental declaration programmes and Type III environmental declarations. It specifically establishes the use of the ISO 14040 series of standards in the development of Type III environmental declaration programmes and Type III environmental declarations.
define ISO Standard 14040
ISO 14040:2006 describes the principles and framework for life cycle assessment (LCA) including: definition of the goal and scope of the LCA, the life cycle inventory analysis (LCI) phase, the life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) phase, the life cycle interpretation phase, reporting and critical review of the LCA, limitations of the LCA, the relationship between the LCA phases, and conditions for use of value choices and optional elements.
define ISO Standard 14044
ISO 14044:2006 specifies requirements and provides guidelines for life cycle assessment (LCA) including: definition of the goal and scope of the LCA, the life cycle inventory analysis (LCI) phase, the life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) phase, the life cycle interpretation phase, reporting and critical review of the LCA, limitations of the LCA, relationship between the LCA phases, and conditions for use of value choices and optional elements.
define EN Standard 15804
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define ISO Standard 21930
ISO 21930:2007 provides the principles and requirements for type III environmental declarations (EPD) of building products.
ISO 21930:2007 contains specifications and requirements for the EPD of building products. Where this International Standard contains more specific requirements, it complements ISO 14025 for the EPD of building products.
ISO 21930:2007 provides a framework for and the basic requirements for product category rules as defined in ISO 14025 for type III environmental declarations of building products. Type III environmental declarations for building products, as described in ISO 21930:2007, are primarily intended for use in business-to-business communication, but their use in business-to-consumer communication under certain conditions is not precluded.
ISO 21930:2007 does not define requirements for developing type III environmental declaration programmes. Requirements for type III environmental declaration programmes are found in ISO 14025.
define REACH
REACH is the Regulation on Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. It entered into force on 1st June 2007. It streamlines and improves the former legislative framework on chemicals of the European Union (EU).
What is the exemplary performance for the High-Priority Site credit?
Earn either option 2 (priority designation) OR option 3 (brownfield remediation) in addition to option 1 (historic district)
What are the two options for Schools for Access to Quality Transit?
- opt. 1 : transit-served (400/800m + weekday trips)
- opt. 2 : pedestrian access (1, 2 or 4 points : 50%, 60% and 70%)
How can Exemplary Performance can be achieved for Reduced Parking Footprint?
Achieve 60% and 80% reduction (instead of 20% and 40%)
How can Exemplary Performance be achieved for LT Credit Green Vehicles?
Not available.
What are the two options for the achievement of SS Credit Site Development – Protect or Restore Habitat?
Opt. 1 : Restore 30% including bldg footprint of all portions of site identified as previously disturbed (1.5 FAR may include green roofs)
Opt. 2 : Financial support (0.40 $/SF)
How can Exemplary Performance be achieved for SS Credit Site Development – Protect or Restore Habitat?
- Opt. 1 : Double requirements to 60% of restoration
- Opt. 2 : Double financial support.
How to obtain SS Credit Open Space?
Provide outdoor space greater than or equal to 30% of total area site of which 25% must be vegetated.
Describe the 2 options for SS Credit Rainwater Mgmt?
Opt. 1 : percentile of rainfall events
Opt. 2 : Natural land cover conditions (manage on site annual increase in runoff volume from natural land cover condition to postdeveloped condition)
Describe the requirements for SS Credit : Light Pollution Reduction
Opt. 1 : BUG Rating Method
Opt. 2 : Calculation method (do net exceed percentages of total lumens emitted above horizontal for every LZ zone)
this applies both to uplight and light trespass
What are the subsystems that need to be 100% submetered
Boiler water, reclaimed water.
What are the 3 options for SS Credit Joint Use of Facilitiea
- opt. 1 : make bldg space open to gen. public (at least 3 spaces)
- opt.2 : contract w/ specific organization to share bldg space (at least 2 types of dedicated-use spaces)
- opt.3 : use shared space owned by other org. (at least 2 spaces)
What are the 2 options for WE Prereq Outdoor Water Use Reduction?
- opt. 1 : no irrigation
- opt. 2 : 30% reduction from baseline for site’s peak watering month
How can WE Prereq Indoor Water Use Reduction be earned?
reduce aggregate water consumption by 20% from building baseline
3 infos about the WE prereq Bldg-Level Water Metering
- measure total potable water use
- monthly or annual summaries
- manual or automated
What are the 2 options for the WE Credit Outdoor Water Use Reduction? What about exemplary performance?
- opt. 1 : no irrigation
- opt. 2 : 50% reduction from baseline for site’s peak watering month
no exemplary performance
What are the requirements for WE Efficiency Credit Water Metering
Install permanent meters for 2 or more of the following :
- irrigation (80%)
- indoor fixtures and fittings (80%)
- DHW (80%)
- boiler (100%)
- reclaimed (100%)
- other process water (80%)
What must the CxA do? (required for EA Prereq, Fundamental Commissioning and Verification)
- review the OPR, BOD and project design,
- develop and implement a Cx Plan,
- Confirm incorporation of Cx requirements into the construction documents,
- Develop construction checklists,
Develop a system test procedure, - Verify system test execution,
- Maintain an issues and benefits log thourghout the Cx process
- Prepare a final Cx process report,
- Document all findings and recommendations + report to owner.
For an LCA assessment, what criterias must match?
- LCA Scope
- Size
- Function
- Orientation
- Location (climate zone)
- Operating Energy Efficiency
Describe Option 1 for EA Prereq Minimum Energy Performance
Demonstrate an improvement of 5% (NC), 3%(Major Renovations) or 2% (CS) in proposed bldg performance rating compared to baseline ASHRAE 90.1
Describe Option 2 for EA Prereq Minimum Energy Performance
Comply with HVAC and service water heating requirements for ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide
Describe Option 3 for EA Prereq Minimum Energy Performance
Have the engineer include in the plans :
- Supply Air Temperature Reset (VAV)
- Premium Economizer Performance
- Variable Speed Control
What are the distance thresholds for Pedetrian Access (option 2, LT Credit Access to Quality Transit?)
1200 m for ages 14 and below (grade 8 and below)
2400 m for ages 15 and above (grade 9 and above)
With what can the ANSI Consensus National Standard Guide 2.0 for Design and Construction of Sustainable Buildings and Communities be associated?
This standard provides step-by-step guidance on a replicable, integrative process.
What are the two options for EA Credit Optimize Energy Performance
Opt. 1 : Whole-bldg energy simulation
Opt. 2 : Prescriptive Compliance : ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide
What are the thresholds for EA Credit Green Power and Carbon Offsets?
50% : 1 point
100% : 2 points
What is Scope 1 emissions
greenhouse gases emitted directly (i.e. fossil fuels burned on site)
What is Scope 2 emissions
greenhouse gases associated with purchased electricity and also w/ high temperature hot water, chilled water or steam (that comes from a utility provider)
What are the 4 options for MR Credit Bldg Life-Cycle Impact Reduction
Opt. 1 : Historic Bldg Reuse
Opt. 2 : Renovation of abandoned or blighted bldg e.
Opt. 3 : Bldg and material reuse
Opt. 4 : Whole-bldg life-cycle assessment
Describe Opt. 2 for MR Credit Bldg Life-Cycle Impact Reduction
Renovation or abandoned or blighted bldg (at least 50% by surface area of existing structure, enclosure, interior structural elements, etc.) Up to 25% may be excluded from calculations b/c of deterioration damage.
Describ Opt. 3 for MR Credit Bldg Life-Cycle Impact Reduction + state exemplary performance
Bldg and Material reuse : min. 25% reuse or salvage bldg materials from off site or on site as percentage of surface area. EP is 95% building reuse.
Describe Opt. 4 for MR Credit Bldg Life-Cycle Impact Reduction
Conduct a LCA of the projec’ts structure and enclosure that demonstrates a minimum 10% reduction, compared w/ a baseline bldg, in @ least 3 of the six impact categories, one of which must be GWP.
What are the 2 options for MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Environmental Product Declarations
Opt. 1 : EPD (3 values, 3 types)
Opt. 2 : 3rd party certified products, demonstrate reductions below industry average in at least 3 of the impact categories
What are the two options for MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Sourcing of Raw Materials
Opt. 1 : Raw material source and extraction reporting (20 products, 5 manufacturers)
Opt.2 : Leadership extraction practices, 25% by cost (EPR, bio-based, wood, reuse, recycled, USGBC approved)
What are the 3 options for MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Material Ingredients
Opt. 1 : 20 products from 5 manufacturers that meet one of the following : manufacturer inventory, HPD, Cradle-to-Cradle or USGBC approved.
Opt. 2 : use 25% by cost of total permanently installed products by cost that meet either : GreenScreen v1.2 Benchmark, Cradle to cradle certified, REACH or USGBC approved.
Opt. 3 : Product manufacturer supply chain optimization.
Describe the requirements for MR Credit PBT Source Reduction – Mercury
Specify and install fluorescent lamps w/ both low mercury and long lamp life.
Name the three options for MR Credit Construction and Demolition Waste Mgmt
Opt. 1 : Divert 50%, at least 3 material streams. (path 1)
Divert 75%, at least 4 material streams. (path 2)
Opt. 2 : Reduce total waste material to 12.2 kg/m2
Exemplary performance for MR Credit Construction and Demolition Waste Mgmt?
Achieve options 1 and 2
What are the points thresholds for IEQ Credit, Daylight for Opt. 1?
Minimum 55% sDA (75% for Healthcare) and no more than 10% ASE_1000,250
What is the primary requirement for IEQ Credit Quality Views?
Achieve a direct line of sight to the outdoors via vision glazing for 75% of all regularly occupied floor area. + additional requirements (at least 2 of 4)
Exemplary performance for IEQ Credit Quality?
Meet the requirement for 90% of all regularly occupied area.
What rating system is required a four-hour charrette for the integration of green strategies?
LEED AP BD+C Healthcare
A project team must protect which percentage of greenfield area onsite from development and construction to earn SS Credit Site Development – Protect or Restore Habitat?
40% of the greenfield area (not of the site)
then, 2 options apply
What is the maximum allowed dimension for a bike path/walkway?
max 3.5 meters (12’) with an impervious limit of 2.5m (8’)
Regional priority credits are specific to
LEED Project Type (school, healthcare, data centers)
What is excluded when calculating the infill status of a site?
Streets, rights of way and water bodies.
What is the LEED technical customer service meant for?
Provide assistance regarding LEED guidance or processes
Reviewing the building operation within 10 months is part of what type of commissioning?
Enhanced commissioning.
What is created during the integrative process credit?
A simple box energy model.
What are the 3 things a team need to do to meet the Light Pollution Credit?
- Meet uplight requirements.
- Meet light trespass requirements.
- Meet internally illuminated exterior signage requirements.
What must be installed for WE Prerequisite Indoor Water Use Reduction?
Specify Energy Star Appliances
What is required for Enhanced Commissioning?
- the hired person must not be an employee or subcontractor of the construction manager or general contractor and
- must not be a member of the design team and
- must have experience on at least 2 other projects.
What must be entered in the calculations for toilet design case water use?
- fixture type
- flush or flow rate
- fixture manufacturer and model (which should match cutsheets)
- percentage of occupants using each fixture model. total of all fixtures of each type must be 100% of occupants for standard fixture types.
Who is responsible for updating the OPR if the project changes?
The owner.
Who is responsible for the BOD?
The design team.
Who is responsible for the Cx Plan?
The CxA.
Who is responsible for filling out the construction checklists?
The contractor is responsible for filling out the checklists and returning it to the CxA.
When are the daylighting consultants the most critical?
In the simulation process.
When are the Cradle to Cradle certification labels, GreenScreen benchmarks, or manufacturer’s declaration (for REACH) required?
This is required for MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients, Option 2 Material Ingredient Optimization.
When are Copies of all environmental product declarations and life cycle analysis reports required?
This is required for MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental Product Declarations, Option 1 EPD Declaration
What is accessible to international project to meet the LEED requirements?
Global Alternative Compliance Paths
what is included in a whole-bldg life-cycle assessment?
footings foundations structural walls interior wall cladding structural floors ceilings structural parking
basically : everything in the complete building envelope and structure elements
what is excluded from a whole-bldg life-cycle assessment?
interior finishes, non-structural walls and MEP
