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Indoor Environmental Quality - 8 Flashcards

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1
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What should be included in a green cleaning program (5)?

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  1. Types of chemicals used
  2. Where chemicals are stored
  3. Training in the use of chemicals
  4. Indoor pest control plans
  5. Equipment use
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What should a contractor protect during construction (3)?

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  1. IAQ
  2. Wrapping or covering ducts
  3. Preventing fiberous material (carpet, insulation) from getting wet
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How can dirt be kept out of the building?

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+ Using metal grates or walk off mats in entry ways

+ Filtering incoming air

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What must occur for tobacco smoke control?

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+ Prior to occupancy secondhand smoke must be eliminated

+ Buildings can’t be LEED certified if they allow smoking***

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5
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What are strategies to increase day lighting (4)?

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  1. Sky lights
  2. Light shelves
  3. Sun tubes
  4. Larger windows
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6
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What three factors must be addressed for a good day lighting design?

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  1. Excessive glare
  2. Increased heat
  3. Lighting control
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What does a good acoustic design help with?

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Allows teachers and students to communicate better

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8
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What design decisions improve acoustics (3)?

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  1. Room geometry
  2. Use of soft materials
  3. Avoiding smaller diameter ducts (high velocity air)
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9
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What rating system requires good acoustics?

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LEED Schools

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10
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What type of systems provide occupant controllability

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+ Task lighting (Lighting)

+ Desk heating (Thermal)

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What are good examples of good thermal comfort design (3)?

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  1. Operable windows
  2. Individual themostats for offices
  3. Desk heaters
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12
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What are the benefits of providing controllability of systems?

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Reduced energy expenditure

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13
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What is ASHRAE 62.1 related to?

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+ Ventilation

(+ Controlling air contaminant levels
+ Humidity
+ Temperature)

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14
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What is ASHRAE 55 related to?

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+ Thermal comfort

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What ASHRAE standards would be used for the Indoor Environmental Quality category?

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+ ASHRAE 62.1 is related to ventilation

+ ASHRAE 55 is related to the thermal comfort

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What is a MERV rating?

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+ Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV)

+ Used to rate the ability of an air conditioning filter to remove dust from the air

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17
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What is Green Seal used for?

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+ Green Seal is an independent nonprofit organization that indentifies and promotes products that are environmentally preferable.
+ Several of its standards measure VOC limits in products.

18
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What type of products are related to the Green Seal standard?

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Paints and primers

19
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What LEED credit category has credits that reference the Green Seal standard?

A

Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

20
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What LEED category can earn points for low-emitting materials?

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Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

21
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What is lighting power density?

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Installed lighting power per unit area

22
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What category does lighting power density have the greatest impact on?

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Energy and Atmosphere (EA)

23
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What is natural ventilation?

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Natural ventilation uses the natural forces of wind and buoyancy to deliver fresh air into buildings.

24
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What is daylighting?

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The practice of placing windows, or other transparent media, and reflective surfaces so that, during the day, natural light provides effective internal illumination.

25
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What standard applies to natural ventilation?

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ASHRAE 62.1

26
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What does air pollution cause (2)?

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  1. Harm or discomfort to humans or other living organisms

2. Damages the natural environment into the atmosphere

27
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What is radon?

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A cancer-causing radioactive gas found in the ground

28
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When would natural ventilation be a good design choice?

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In cooler climates where temperatures are lower.

29
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What is a VOC?

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Volatile Organic Compounds can negative health effects when inhaled.

30
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What are low VOC products?

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Materials that have less off-gassing, resulting in improved indoor air quality.

31
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What can increasing the ventilation in a building have a negative impact on?

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Increasing ventilation in a building increases energy use (EA).

32
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What is a FLUSH-OUT?

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A flush-out runs the mechanical systems with 100% outside air to remove contaminants after construction.

33
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What is IPM?

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Integrated Pest Management - a method of pest management that protects human health and the surrounding environment and improves economic returns through the most effective, least-risk option.

34
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What is a common issue with daylighting?

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Glare.

35
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What does daylighting help reduce?

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The need for artificial lighting.

36
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What are the benefits of good acoustics (3)?

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  • Increased learning in schools
  • Increased privacy in healthcare
  • Increased employee productivity/satisfaction
37
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What are ways to provide occupants thermal comfort?

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  • Operable windows
  • Individual thermal comfort controls
  • Controls for shared spaces
38
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What are examples of OCCUPANT CONTROLS?

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A system or switch that a person in the space can directly access and use.

39
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What is VISION GLAZING?

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Windows, or the portion of larger windows, that provide a connection to the outdoors,

The glass portion of an exterior window that permits views to the exterior or interior. Vision glazing must allow a clear image of the exterior and must not be obstructed by frits, fibers, patterned glazing, or added tints that distort color balance.

40
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What does increasing ventilation in a building help with?

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Reduced absenteeism

41
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What does the type of entryway system selected for a building impact?

A

Indoor air quality.

42
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Where should smoking be prohibited around a building?

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Near entrances, operable windows, and air intakes.

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