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In dealing with erosion and sedimentation, what type of control technology is used for permanent seeding?
Stabilisation
What type of materials comes from plants and is converted to heat energy to produce electricity?
Biomass
Non-smoking policy signs must be placed where?
Within 10 foot of all building entrances
Which organisation develops building safety and fire prevention codes?
International Code Council
A century-long increase in temperature by 1 degree is an example of what?
Climate change
FSC has three labels for FSC-certified wood products. What are they?
- 100% FSC
- Mixed Source FSC
- Recycled FSC
Replacing an asphalt parking lot with less costly crushed gravel that has a higher SRI is an example of what?
Value engineering
What kind of paving can vegetation grow in?
Open-grid
Which Rating System offers an Innovation and Design credit for holding a LEED charrette?
LEED for Homes
For the purposes of LEED, which entity sets the voluntary industry guidelines for maximum mercury content in lamps?
National Electrical Manufactures Association (NEMA)
Rules, self-Organization and goals are all examples of what?
Leverage points
Which policy prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodation, communications, and governmental activities
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
What two pieces of information are needed to calculate SRI?
- Reflectance
- Emissivity
What is the independent testing program by the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) that set standards for low emitting, carpets, adhesives and carpet pads?
Green Label Plus
When is the construction activity pollution prevention planned?
During the site design and development
In the US, the production of what was banned in 1995?
CFCs
What does the IESNA do?
Publishes lighting design and illumination standards
What do temporary seeding, permanent seeding and mulching have in common?
They are all erosion and sedimentation stabilisation controls
A project is registered with U.S. Green Building Council or the Green Building Certification Institute
U.S. Green Building Council
What is required as documentation for each and every prerequisite and credit in the LEED for Building Design and Construction Rating Systems?
A letter template
What are the prerequisites for Sustainable Sites?
- Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
- Environmental Site Assessment
Advertising a product or policy to be more environmentally friendly than it really is, is known as what?
Greenwashing
Which standard helps businesses and households compare and select clean renewable energy options?
Green-e
What is a tree save area?
Any tree cover on the tract left undisturbed. They are usually blocked off to prevent trucks from driving in the area and people from accidentally cutting down the trees
What is a drawback from using a biofuel-based energy system?
Fossil fuels are still used to produce biofuels
According to AIA Integrated Project Delivery, what four things should be integrated?
- People
- Systems
- Business structures
- Practices
Designing a building with a flexible floor plan that can accommodate offices or apartments is an example of what?
Adaptive refuse
“Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control” only allows smoking in what kind of building?
Residential
Except for LEED BD+C: Core and Shell, at least what percentage of the project’s gross floor area must be complete by the time of certification?
60%
How is hydrocarbons written as in chemical shorthand?
HC
What are the key criteria that define green building performance?
Prerequisites
Name five refrigerants that come from HC’s (hydrocarbons)
- Propane
- Butane
- Ethane
- Isobutane
- Isopentane
Building permit is what kind of cost?
Soft cost
The Green Label Plus program certifies building material?
Carpet
Reducing external light pollution will result in synergies between which two LEED categories?
- Sustainable Sites
- Energy and Atmosphere
A collection of living things and the environment in which they live is known as what?
An ecosystem
What are the prerequisites for Water Efficiency?
- Outdoor Water Use Reduction
- Indoor Water Use Reduction
- Building-Level Water Metering
Upon notification of LEED certification, how many days do project team have to accept or appeal the award?
25
What is Zipcar?
A car share membership program
Reusing, recycling, and composting help to achieve what.?
Net-zero waste
Green Label Plus certification is used for what material?
Carpets
What environmental issue occurs from stormwater runoff?
Sedimentation
What organization established I-Codes?
International Code Council (ICC)
What is the name of the cancer-causing radioactive gas that can be found in the ground, groundwater, or building materials?
Radon
What three project site factors may require certain landscape restrictions?
- Local ordinances
- Building codes
- Neighbourhood covenants
Hazardous waste must be disposed of according to what?
Local codes
How might the USGBC member logo be used?
The logo may be used in connection with the member’s business and marketing materials including, but not limited to, the following: stationery, letterhead, business cards, print ads, brochures, flyers, signage and product packaging
What are earth dikes?
Earth dikes are temporary berms or ridges of compacted soil used to divert runoff or channel water to a desired location
How is Green Power calculated?
Green Power is based on the building’s annual energy cost
What is a natural conflict between the prevention of ozone depletion and global warming?
Refrigerants that are neutral to the ozone layer are less efficient
What type of water has the highest quality?
Potable water
What is conservation?
Carefully using natural resources to prevent depletion
Inefficient HVAC&R systems can result in an increase in what type of emissions?
CO2
How are sections in the LEED scorecard grouped?
By environmental category
What kind of plants can be used on a green roof?
Native plants
To verify the compliance of a credit or prerequisite, a qualified member of the project team submits what?
Credit Forms
At minimum, what three things should the LEED action plan include?
- LEED certification level
- LEED credits pursued
- Responsible parties to ensure LEED requirements are met
What is another term for the Acidification of land and water resources?
Acid Rain
How is environmental performance evaluated through the use of LEED?
Throughout the building’s life cycle
Who needs to be involved in design of a graywater system?
- Architect
- Mechanical engineer
- Civil engineer
- Local government
agency
What is the measurement of the quantity of light falling on a given surface?
Footcandle
Many undeveloped countries continue to use these ozone depleting and global warming chemicals. What is required to meet the needs of developing countries?
Special provisions
Upon notification of LEED certification, how much does it cost to appeal an individual credit during this stage?
$500
From where are most local codes adopted?
International Code Council
A LEED project team member who is technically qualified to verify the content of a LEED credit submittal template, and is authorized by the project administrator to sign the template and upload it to LEED Online is known as what?
The declarant
In LEED system, what are the two the green building objective for water efficiency credits?
- Reduce the quantity of wastewater generated
- Reduce the quantity of potable water needed
Name two costs life-cycle costing may include for a green roof
- Yearly inspection fees for the roof
- Irrigation costs
What is an appropriate level of overall illumination on an office work surface, including daylighting, ambient artificial lighting, and task lighting?
40‐60 footcandles
Adjusting a project boundary for the benefit of earning credits/prerequisites is known as what?
Gerrymandering
List four potential water supply sources and water demand volumes projects must assess and estimate
- Indoor water demand
- Outdoor water demand
- Process water demand
- Supply sources
Who manages stormwater regulations?
Stormwater regulations are handled by the local sewer district, not the zoning authority
Reduced liabilities due to poor indoor air quality causing health issues is what kind of benefit of green buildings?
Economic
What defines the floor area ratio (FAR)?
The total non-residential building floor area / the total buildable land area available for non-residential uses
Shoppers are what kind of occupants?
Transient
What three things should be included in a building program detailing the project’s green building requirements?
- Room‐by‐room description of the project
- Statement of the project’s environmental vision and goals
- General description of the project
What is the energy used for office equipment, dishwashing and elevators?
Process energy
What are deciduous trees?
Deciduous trees are plants that drop their leaves for a part of every year, usually during periods of dryness or cold weather
Indoor Air Quality during construction is addressed by which two standards?
- ASHRAE 52.2
- SMACNA
What type of fixtures can earn the WaterSense label?
Toilets and faucets
What is zoning?
The land use regulations imposed by local government as to what structure can be built on certain land and how high/big the building can be, etc
What is the minimum occupancy for a space to classed as “regularly occupied”?
More than one hour of continued occupancy, per person, per day
Name two contracting processes enable team members to participate from the early project stages, including goal setting and initial brainstorming
- Integrative Project Delivery (IPD)
- Design Build (DB)
Why should a project team aim to significantly exceed the established threshold of a LEED credit?
To earn Exemplary Performance
Reducing air flow from tall buildings and narrow streets could have a negative impact on what?
The heat island effect
How should a project team view all green building costs when budgeting for a project?
Synergistically
How might the LEED logo be used on a website?
The logo may be placed on an approved Web site as a link to the USGBC’s Web page about LEED (www.usgbc.org/leed). It may not be used to link to other pages on the Web site or to link to any other third party Web sites.
What is biodegradable?
Capable of decomposing under natural conditions, especially by bacteria.
The type of refrigerant selected for a building will impact what LEED credit categories?
- Energy and Atmosphere
- Indoor Environment Quality
What does the success of an integrated team depend on?
Commitment to the sustainability goals
What tool provides cost-effective streamlined certification processes for multiple building certifications?
USGBC Portfolio Program
Name three requirements in the design consideration for the recycling collection and storage area prerequisite
- Convenient location
- Appropriate signage
- Protection from the elements
How might the USBGC member logo be used on a website?
The logo may be placed on the member’s Web site as a link to the USGBC homepage (www.usgbc.org) and to identify the company as a USGBC member. It may not be used to link to other pages on USGBC’s, the member’s or any other third party Web site
What does a construction waste management plan try to do?
Divert waste from landfills or incinerators
Why would you plan construction staging areas?
Reduce site disturbance
What is the primary reason for global warming?
Greenhouse gases
A CFC phase‐out plans need to be completed for existing buildings. Who must complete a CFC phase‐out plan?
The project team
Designated smoking areas outside the building must be located at least 25 foot away from what?
- Entries
- Outdoor air intakes
- Operable windows
What has the most damaging to the ozone layer?
CFCs
What transfers heat during the mechanical cooling process?
Refrigerants
In terms of erosion and sedimentation, what do structural controls include?
- Earth dike
- Silt fence
- Sediment trap
- Sediment basin
What plan details the strategies to improve air quality of a building’s occupants?
Indoor Air Quality Plan
Sites seeking the Development Density credit must achieve which two requirements?
- Be on a previously developed site
- Be a site in a community with a minimum density of 60,000 sf per acre net
The portion of project site submitted for certification is known as what?
LEED project boundary
How could the water baseline be calculated?
By the number of occupants in the building
In the Development Density credit, the density radius calculation defines what?
Properties included in the development density calculation
For building construction, the requirements need to be fulfilled according to the design. Who must make sure the building is functioning as intended based on the design?
The project team
Approximately 50% of chillers in existing buildings use what
CFC-11
What is formaldehyde?
Formaldehyde is a naturally-occurring organic compound also known by its systematic name methanal. It is mainly used in the production of industrial resins, e.g., for particle board and coatings
What is the minimum certification in LEED?
Certified
Section 608 of the EPA Clean Air Act established regulations that helped with what?
Using and recycling ozone-depleting compounds
Which LEED category has the least total number of points a project can earn?
Water Efficiency
What is the 100-Year Flood, as defined by FEMA?
The flood elevation with a 1% chance of being met or exceeded each year
For the purposes of LEED, which program sets the standards for non-carpet finished flooring such as vinyl, linoleum, laminate, wood, and ceramic flooring?
FloorScore
What is the average LEED certification fee for a project registered by a USGBC member?
$2000
How does LEED evaluate the environmental performance of a building?
From a whole building perspective over a building’s life cycle
What represents the key criteria for green buildings, interiors and neighbourhoods?
Prerequisites
Why wouldn’t asbestos flooring be included in the construction waste management plan?
Because they contain toxins and are harmful to human health. They would be considered a hazardous waste
Base building HVAC&R equipment is any equipment that is permanently installed in the building that contains more how many pound(s) of refrigerant?
0.5 pounds
What kind of occupant are retail customers?
Transient occupant
Decomposing under natural conditions, especially by bacteria is known as what?
Biodegradable
What does a filtration basin do?
Treat storm water
Carefully using natural resources to prevent depletion is known as what?
Conservation
What organisation publishes Ozone Depletion and Global Warming Potential scores?
World Meteorological Organisation
What sets of data is required to document credit compliance using templates to achieve a point for the ID Credit 2, LEED Accredited Professional credit?
- Name of LEED AP
- Name of LEED AP’s company
- Copy of LEED AP certificate
How is ozone created?
A sunlight‐driven chemical reaction between molecules
What are the prerequisites for Materials and Resources?
- Storage and Collection of Recyclables
- Construction and Demolition Waste Management Planning
- PBT Source Reduction–Mercury
When is it appropriate to refer to a project as “LEED project”?
When the project is awarded a LEED rating
What amount of potable water does landscaping consume in the U.S. each day on average?
30%
Where does “good” ozone occur?
10 to 30 miles above the earth’s surface
VOC limits for adhesives, sealants, paints and coatings are addressed by which two standards?
- Green Seal
- SCAQMD
A constant used to adjust the evapotranspiration rate to reflect the biological features of a specific plant species is known as what?
The Species Factor
Refrigerant leakage rates should be measured over how long?
12 months or in-between refrigerant charges
Which HCFC causes the less global warming than any other HFC
HFC-123
What organisation is responsible for qualifying sources of off-site renewable energy acceptable by LEED?
Centre of Resource Solutions
Which type of refrigerant has an essentially zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) but still has high global warming potential (GWP)?
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
During the final stage of LEED project certification, who will review the submittal and formally rules on the application?
GBCI LEED committee
A land which is graded is regarded as what?
Previously developed land
What are the precedent-setting rulings that can be applied to multiple projects?
LEED Interpretations
How is onsite renewable energy calculated?
Onsite renewable energy is based on the percent of the buildings energy consumption
Water from a dishwasher is what kind of water?
Graywater
Which accounting methodology is used to evaluate the economic performance of a product or system over its useful life?
Life Cycle Costing
Name three pieces of information that CIR’s automatically track?
- Applicable Confidential Information
- The Credit Name
- Your contact information
How would sing rainwater for irrigation will likely have a negative impact on building energy use?
Rainwater systems require pumps to move the water and the added pumps would require added energy
Define preferred parking
Preferred parking, available to particular users, includes designated spaces close to the building (aside from designated handicapped spots), designated covered spaces, discounted parking passes, and guaranteed passes in a lottery system.
Which LEED credit category addresses light pollution reduction?
Sustainable Sites
Which type of fixtures use the least amount of water, Energy Star or WaterSense?
WaterSense
What does IESNA stand for?
The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
For an apartment building, hotel, dormitory, convention center, classroom, sports facility, or similar structures, ordinary partial occupancy is permitted. At normal capacity, what percentage of floor area must be physically occupied?
75%
What is an Indoor Air Quality Plan?
The IAQ Plan defines practices to be employed on jobsites to assure a healthy work environment during construction and sure a healthy work environment for building occupants
In many buildings the most significant savings associated with water efficiency result from what?
Reduced energy cost
What is the intent of the Demand Response credit?
To increase participation in demand response technologies
Mechanical onsite water treatment will have what tradeoff?
It will increase the buildings energy use
ACEEE Green Score looks at what?
Fuel-efficient vehicles
LEED Green Associate designation can be used on what?
- Business cards
- Signatures
To implement the sustainable purchasing policy in EBOM, what is the the most important thing?
Use sustainable content
The Integrative process Design and Construction phase is also known conventionally as what?
Schematic Design
What is the difference between EPA Act of 1992 and EPA WaterSense?
- EPA Act of 1992 regulates water usage
- EPA WaterSense indicates water efficient fixture
List four examples of nonpotable water supply sources
- Rainwater
- Graywater
- Municipality supplied non-potable water
- HVAC equipment condensation
How many natural refrigerants that are benign to the earth’s atmosphere are there?
Five
A meeting with everyone that has a vested interest in the outcome of a project is known as a what?
Stakeholder meeting
Designing a smaller building footprint and maximizing the floor‐area ratio would increase what of the building?
Density
What is embodied carbon?
The carbon released when a product is manufactures, shipped to a project and installed
Installing can crushers and having onsite cardboard bailers will help with what?
Minimise the space requirements of occupant recycling
With regard to building interiors, what is a Densely Occupied Space as defined by LEED?
Occupant density greater than or equal to 25 people per 1,000 square feet (40 square feet per person)
The design and construction of a building so that it can serve as a future use that is different than its current use is known as what?
Adaptive reuse
What is the limit on the number of appeals allowed after the Final Review?
Unlimited
An old door taken from one project site and reused on another project site is considered what type of material?
Salvaged
Water from a laundry machine is what kind of water?
Greywater
Indoor air quality is specified by which standard?
ASHRAE-62.1
What does the Floor Score program look at?
Low VOCs in:
- Vinyl
- Linoleum
- Laminate flooring
- Wood flooring
- Ceramic flooring
- Rubber flooring
- Wall base products
What are the prerequisites for Energy and Atmosphere?
- Fundamental Commissioning and Verification
- Minimum Energy Performance
- Building-Level Energy Metering
- Fundamental Refrigerant Management
What is the primary purpose of the International Green Construction Code (IgCC)?
To be used as a green “overlay code”
What does porous mean?
Having small holes that allow air or liquid to pass through
The documentation of green materials and systems happens at what stage of a project?
Pre-design
The following are a part of which sub LEED rating system?
- Direct Customer Service Areas (showroom)
- Storage Areas that Support Customer Service
- Good Preparation Areas
LEED ID+C: Retail
What are local ordinances?
Laws which are usually found in municipal code
For what reason should SMACNA guidelines be followed?
To minimise indoor air quality issues caused by construction
Name another word for indigenous
Native
Which organisation publishes lighting design and illumination standards?
IESNA
Promoting durability and high performance of the building enclosure and its components and systems through design, materials selection and construction practices is a hallmark of which LEED for Homes process?
Durability planning and management
What two resources are available to team members to find more information about other LEED projects?
- USGBC publications
- USGBC Chapters
The Energy Star Program is run by which board?
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
What are the prerequisites for Indoor Environmental Quality?
- Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance
- Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
- Minimum Acoustic Performance
LEED case studies include what?
- LEED rating achieved
- Green-building features
- Name of the building owner
- Project photos
The preliminary LEED rating would include what three things?
- The targeted LEED award level (Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum).
- The credits that have been selected to meet the targeted award level
- A completed LEED Score Card to help determine the target certification level
If off-site renewable energy is purchased for a building but the power is not Green-e Energy Certified the power must meet two criteria to be eligible as off-site renewable energy in the LEED rating system. What are the two criteria?
- The power must meet current green power performance standards
- USGBC verification that the green power performance standards are being met by the power supplier over time
(annually)
What is the average savings in a commercial building when implementing water efficiency goals?
30%
What specifies the set of rules for the minimum acceptable level of safety for buildings?
Local ordinances
What is Sheetrock?
A brand of drywall
How is ammonia written as in chemical shorthand?
NH3
LEED credit forms must be signed by which person?
Declarant
Why should a waste stream audit be conducted for a building’s ongoing operations?
- To increase waste diversion
- To determine if the recycling program needs updating
Building management decides to upgrade the insulation, allowing for a smaller heating system. This is an example of what?
The ripple effect
The VOC content in ceramic tiles is regulated by which of the following standards?
Floor Score
What are the three goals of the minimum program requirements?
- Reduce certification process challenges
- Protect the integrity of LEED
- Give clear guidance to customers
Which LEED BD+C credit category encourages projects to provide access to open space for walking, physical activity, and time spent outdoors?
Location and Transportation
What is the most commonly used energy code in the United States and includes information such as R-values for insulation?
International Energy Conservation Code
What is a declarant?
A LEED project team member who is technically qualified to verify the content of a LEED credit submittal template, and is authorized by the project administrator to sign the template and upload it to LEED Online
Good site design can create a sense of place and provide what services?
Ecosystem
What is another term for site area?
Property area
What are the three basic criteria for achieving innovative credits?
- Quantitative
- Comprehensive
- Transferable
What does ADA stand for?
Americans with Disabilities Act
Name four reasons why building systems can underperform
- The building was not properly configured
- The design did not account for all sources of building efficiency
- The building is not properly maintained
- The use of the building has changed over time
What is the target percentage of discarded batteries diverted from the waste?
80%
What must be incorporated into the Owner’s Project Requirements?
Health mission statement
When choosing composite wood, what chemical is best to be avoided?
Urea-formaldehyde
In LEED, who certifies renewable energy?
Green-e
College students in a classroom are what kind of occupants?
Transient
During construction phase, what could be done by a contractor to protect a site’s biodiversity?
Plan construction staging areas
What is another name for albedo?
Solar reflectance
The Construction Carbon Calculator measures what?
Embodies carbon
What does SMACNA stand for?
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association
How many projects are required to qualify for the LEED volume program?
25 or more LEED projects within a three-year window
O-zone friendly refrigerants differ from ozone-damaging refrigerants in what way?
Ozone-friendly refrigerants may cause more global warming
What is required when submitting an ID credit for innovative performance?
- The intent of the proposed credit
- The proposed requirement for compliance
- The proposed submittals to demonstrate compliance
- The strategies used to meet the requirements
What logo is used to designate membership with USGBC?
USGBC member logo
Hydrocarbons (HS) is what kind of refrigerant?
Natural
What defines the density of a nonresidential building?
Floor Area / Acre of Buildable Land
How is green power calculated?
The percent of the buildings energy consumption
In terms of refrigerant management for LEED, a maximum threshold is set for what environmental impact of the built environment?
The combination of ozone depletion and global warming potential
A design team is trying to reduce the number of parking stalls for a building. Which three strategies could they consider?
- Provide secure bicycle storage and change/shower facilities
- Provide a carpooling incentive for building occupants
- Review the zoning codes and provide the minimum number of parking
stalls as required by the code
Which standard is used to determine if a product is pre-consumer or post-consumer recycled content?
ISO 14021
What will have to be included in the project work if the project is to be considered a major renovation?
Complete HVAC overhaul
What is another word for property area?
Site area
According to LEED, wastewater from a restroom sink is considered as?
Graywater
Why wouldn’t salvaged material another construction site five blocks away not be considered as regional materials?
Regional materials require new materials
What are the three major concepts integral to green building and sustainability?
- Systems thinking
- Life-cycle Approach
- Integrative processes
A project is using untreated wood waste from cutting lumber in a boiler to provide on-site renewable energy. Why is this on-site renewable energy?
The untreated wood waste is considered as a source for bio-fuel
How is lighting power density calculated?
By measuring the installed lighting power per unit area
Documenting green materials and systems, and establishing project goals and green building criteria is included in what stage of a project?
Pre-design
In which circumstances can the project boundary contain land that is owned by a party other than that which owns the LEED project?
The land is associated with and supports normal building operations for the LEED project building
How is Onsite Renewable Energy calculated?
The percent of the buildings annual energy cost
What helps determine if the systems are yielding the benefits that were anticipated from the initial investment?
Measurement
What is a silt fence?
A silt fence, is a temporary sediment control device used on construction sites to protect water quality in nearby streams, rivers, lakes and seas from sediment (loose soil) in stormwater runoff
What is NH3?
Ammonia
The replacement of a chiller is considered not economically feasible if the simple payback of the replacement is greater than 10 years. Who would be qualified to perform the simple payback analysis?
Independent third party (not directly employed by the building owner or property manager)
What type of residences have at least 15% more efficiency than the International Energy Conservation Code?
ENERGY STAR
To be considered a previously developed land, what percentage of the land needs to actually have been developed?
75%
What does GWP measure?
Chemical contribution to global warming
What should CIRs not contain?
CIRs cannot contain any attachments including drawings and since CIRs are published, they should not contain any confidential information about the project
In terms of erosion and sedimentation, what do stabilisation controls include?
- Temporary seeding
- Permanent seeding
- Mulching
What is an ecosystem?
A collection of living things and the environment in which they live
What two important documents should be created for the purpose of selecting the design team?
- Statement of work
- Request for qualifications
An industry committee that provides technical advice in credit interpretation and ruling, and develops improvement to LEED green building rating systems are known as what?
LEED Technical Advisory Groups (TAG)
Whats another word for Pre-Consumer materials?
Post-Industrial material
LEED credits are weighted according to each credit’s significance in what?
- Environmental benefits
- Human health
What management plan is used by LEED during construction to addresses measures to prevent erosion, sedimentation, and discharges of potential pollutants to water bodies and wetlands?
Construction Pollution Prevention Plan
What are polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB)?
PCB are a class of man-made organic chemicals that can cause a number of different harmful effects. They require special handling and disposal in accordance with the EPA.
Floor Area / Acre of Buildable Land defines what?
Density of a nonresidential building
What is the minimum occupancy rate required for LEED for existing buildings to earn certification?
Typical physical occupancy
How may the USGBC logo not be used?
- The mark may not be used as part of a company’s name, logo, domain name, or brand name for a product or service
- The mark may not be the most prominent visual element on the materials
- The mark may not be used to indicate any kind of endorsement by USGBC of any product or service
- The mark may not be used on official documents to include any sales contracts or official disclosure documents
Name two types of sustainable wood
- Certified wood
- Salvaged wood
A project is using salvaged windows from another construction site five blocks away. What two strategies are being pursued?
- Materials reuse
- Construction waste diversion
What review identifies design alternatives that reduce costs while yelling higher performance?
Value engineering
Rain gardens, vegetated rooftops, and permeable pavements are strategies to manage stormwater and contribute to what?
Low impact development
The land use regulations imposed by local government as to what structure can be built on certain land and how high/big the building can be, etc is known as what?
Zoning
What is HC?
Hydrocarbons
On what should the priorities for the project design criteria be based?
- Environmental guidelines
- Project constraints
What is a sediment basin?
A sediment basin is a temporary pond built on a construction site to capture eroded or disturbed soil that is washed off during rain storms, and protect the water quality of a nearby stream, river, lake, or bay. The sediment-laden soil settles in the pond before the runoff is discharged
Reusing an existing building can help earn credit in which category?
Materials and Resources
Gold and platinum buildings average Energy Use Intensity (EUI) is on average what percentage better than non-LEED buildings?
45%
What types of window are the best at mitigating the effects of earth bound radiation and solar radiation?
Spectrally Selective
