Code Requirements, Laws, Standards & Sustainability - Part II Flashcards
The call buttons on an elevator must indicate when the call is ________ and ___________.
received
responded to
Hall lanterns must give
________ and _________ signals.
visual and audible
It is typical for the hall lantern to chime once for ____ and twice for _____.
up
down
The floor buttons on the inside of the car may be no higher than ____” above the floor.
54”
The emergency controls must be no more than ___” above the ground and must be ________ of the button display.
35”
in the center
Interior designers need to be familiar with the zoning conditions and covenants that apply in their jurisdiction, in particular when ___________________.
they are deciding whether to operate out of a home office
For one thing, there may be ______________ in place which will forbid home offices.
zoning restrictions
However, it is possible on occasion to obtain a ______________ which allows the operation of a business in a residential area.
zoning variance
This is usually possible if the designer can demonstrate that his or her business will not _________________.
disrupt the tranquility of the neighborhood
Finally, in some cases the conditions, _________ and restrictions of a neighborhood will ________ a home-based business. An interior designer should investigate these issues in his or her own neighborhood before considering a home-based business.
covenants
forbid
List the rating system that is endorsed by the United States Green Building Council.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
LEED offers four levels of achievement, what are they?
Certified, silver, gold, platinum
What is the name of a similar system (LEED) that is administered in Canada?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design BC
What is Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method and how is it rated?
Another system for promoting and certifying green building.
Buildings are awarded a rating ranging from pass to excellent.
The _______ _______ organization has developed a comprehensive system for evaluating the sustainability and environmental impact of design products.
Green Seal
The ______________ determines whether products meet indoor air quality standards.
Greenguard Environmental Institute
________________ certifies environmentally related product attributes and also identifies sustainable forests so that designers can acquire lumber and woodwork from responsible sources.
Scientific Certification Systems
Finally, ____________ is a set of international standards for durability and life-cycle assessment.
ISO 14000
The USGBC established the LEED standard for buildings of _____ ___________ - sustainable architecture.
high performance
Sustainable design is a relatively new system of building which strives to ___________ as much as possible during the life of a building.
conserve environmental resources
Increasingly, clients will be requesting interior designers to consult the LEED standards to save _____________________.
money through energy conservation and federal subsidies
By earning LEED certification, a building can win ______________ and _______________.
government subsidies and tax breaks
For the benefits, an interior designer needs to be familiar with the various ways to earn credit towards LEED certification. List actions that can contribute.
- Occupying a Brownfields site
- Occupying a building in which a storm water management plan has been implemented.
- Designing in a shady building
- Utilizing a green roof or a roof with a high solar reflectance index.
- Making sure at least half of parking spaces underground are covered.
- Ensuring at least 5% of total energy use is through on-site renewable energy
- Reducing the use of municipally-provided potable water
- Using a high-efficiency urination system.
- Devising a system to prevent exterior lighting from creating light pollution.
- Building within half a mile of a commuter rail or subway station.
- Providing secure bicycle storage.
Consistently poor indoor air quality can have serious health consequences for human beings. List some consequences.
It can exacerbate preexisting respiratory conditions, like asthma.
It can cause what is now known as sick building syndrome or building-related illness.