Chapter 10 - Sustainable Design Flashcards
What does LEED stand for?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
What is a national, consensus-based building rating system designed to accelerate the development and implementation of green building practices?
LEED Green Building Rating System
LEED ____ _____ _____ _____
Green Building Rating System
LEED was developed by the _______
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
_______ is a national coalition of leaders from all aspects of the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible and profitable and that provide healthy places to live and work.
USGBC
In addition to developing the rating system, the full ____ program offers training workshops, professional accreditation, resource support, and third-party certification of building performance.
LEED
What are the four possible certification levels of LEED?
Certified
Silver
Gold
Platinum
LEED has several rating systems for different building types. What are they and what was the first?
LEED for New Construction (first)
commercial interiors
existing building
core and shell development
home
schools
retail facilities
healthcare facilities
neighborhood development
__________, a green building guidance and assessment program, is a product of the _________.
Green Globes
Green Building Initiative
What does GBI stand for?
Green Building Initiative
What is the Green Building Initiative (GBI)?
a not-for-profit organization that promotes environmentally sustainable building practices
Building owners can use ______ to evaluate their building during design and construction on a 1,000 point scale in the categories of energy, indoor environment, site, water, resources, emissions, and project management. After the initial evaluation, third-party assessors review the building and documentation for certification. After it’s certified, it may be awarded 1 to 4 ______.
Green Globes
Globes
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) developed _______
ICC700, National Green Building Standard
ICC700 describes green building practices for ______, ______, ______, AND it was _________________
single and multifamily homes residential remodeling projects
site development projects that allow for regionally appropriate sustainable practices
-the FIRST residential green building standard to undergo the full consensus process and receive approval from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
_____ is a program of the EPA and US Dpt of Energy. Once a building is completed and one year’s worth of energy performance is obtained, the project’s energy use is compared with other, similar facilities on a scale of 1-100. Buildings scoring ____ or higher are eligible for the _________.
Energy Star
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Energy Star label
What does CHPS stand for?
Collaborative for High Performance Schools
CHPS goals:
increasing the energy efficiency of schools in Cali and improving Cali’s quality of education.
Is CHPS a national organization?
Yes. Now it is.
Name 5 sustainable building rating systems:
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
GBI (Green Building Initiative)
NAHB (National Association of Home Builders)
Energy Star
CHPS (Collaborative for High Performance Schools)
BRE (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method)
Name 15 sustainable product certifications
BIFMA
Energy Star Product Label
FloorScore of the Resilient Floor Covering Institute
FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)
Greenguard
Green Label Plus
Carpet and Rug Institute
Green Seal
Green Format
MTG (Institute for Market Transformation to Sustainability)
ISO 14000
MBDC Cradle to Cradle (C2C)
Scientific Certification Systems (SCS)
Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
UL Environment
WaterSense
BIFMA
Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association
VOCs from office furniture systems and seating.
BIFMA is the trade association for business and institutional furniture manufacturers. Since 1973, BIFMA has been the voice of the commercial furniture industry. BIFMA sponsors the development of safety and performance standards, provides industry statistics and forecasts, advocates for regulatory conditions that foster value and innovation, and serves as a forum for member cooperation and collaboration.
Energy Star
voluntary labeling program to promote energy-efficient products
FloorScore
certifies hard-surfaces flooring products for compliance with strict indoor air quality requirements in Cali
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
international organization oversees the standards based on basic forest management principles and criteria.
Logo ensures materials have come from environmentally conscious management