C1-KS06

Question 1

Comfort control - There are 3 main comfort control areas to be concerned with. These are related
to the interior environment.

Answer 1

1. Internal air temperature — maintain the proper temperature for the intended use and occupant load through occupancy sensors, zoning, and thermostatic controls.
2. Internal lighting levels and daylighting levels - maintain the proper lighting levels for the intended use and occupant load through the use of daylight sensors, occupancy sensors, and dimmable controls.
3. Noise controls — utilize proper acoustical design for auditoriums, libraries, and classrooms, etc. Also properly control noise between loud and quiet spaces through the use of separation/isolation, metal furring strips, soundboard, acoustical tiles, insulation.

Question 2

Safety and security — For the buildings occupants, including staff and visitors

Answer 2

• Building lighting at exterior including entryways and exit doors
• Site lighting in parking lot
• Access control: keys, cards, electronic
• Security Cameras: perimeter of building as well as interior
• Controlled check in area: reception desk near building entrance
• Alarms: fire, smoke, elevator, security
• Egress: paths of egress clearly marked, emergency evacuation plan
• Glazing: tempered in stairways, doors, and shower rooms as required by the building code.

Question 3

In terms of sustainability, what are the 4 main categories to be considered for the knowledge statement?

Answer 3

1. Energy Efficiency
2. Water Conservation
3. Resource Conservation
4. Indoor Air Quality

Question 4

What building systems must be considered to maximize Energy Efficiency ?

Answer 4

1. Heating & Air Conditioning
2. Water Heating
3. Lighting
4. Appliances

Question 5

Considerations for efficient Heating & Air Conditioning

Answer 5

• Install properly sized mechanical equipment
• Select high efficiency furnace
• Select units with Energy Star label
• Properly seal ducts to avoid “duct leakage”
• Consider radiant heat flooring for added comfort
• Install multiple zone system for more efficient use
• Install programmable thermostats

Question 6

Considerations for efficient Water Heating

Answer 6

• Insulate hot water tanks
• Install gas water heater instead of electric hot water heater
• Insulate hot water pipes
• Install solar hot water system

Question 7

Considerations for efficient Lighting

Answer 7

• Utilize daylighting to reduce requirement for artificial lighting
• Utililize compact fluorescent lighting
• Utilize LED lighting
• Install dimmer controls
• Install occupancy sensors
• It’s unlikely that you will see specific LEED terminology on the Exam. Sustainability or similar type of words are likely to be the terms used for those types of questions.

Question 8

Considerations for efficient Appliances

Answer 8

Select Energy Star appliances

Question 9

Water Conservation

Name two ways of conserving water on a project, other than low flow shower heads and toilets. Know these.

Answer 9

• Low flow showerheads, toilets, and faucets
• Graywater system
• Rainwater Hawesting system
• Install drought tolerant landscape
• Drip irrigation/Sprinklers on timers and rain sensors

Question 10

Resource Conservation

Answer 10

• Re-use of existing materials on site
• Re-use of recyclable materials
• Select locally manufactured materials
• Use rapidly renewable materials
• Use wood products that have been sustainably harvested council (ESC): Forest Stewardship

Question 11

Indoor Air Quality

Answer 11

• Specify low/no VOC products and finishes
• Properly size and balance HVAC equipment
• Incorporate fresh air into the HVAC system
• Utilize passive ventilation
• Ventilate “wet rooms” (kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, locker rooms) to minimize formation of mold
• Install radon venting system if required