Intro Flashcards
LEED Certification Points Levels
Certified: 40-49 points
Silver: 50-59 points
Gold: 60-79 points
Platinum: 80+ points
What does LEED stand for and why was it developed?
Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design
A system developed by USGBC to certify high-performance buildings and sustainable neighborhoods.
What is USGBC’s mission?
To transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.
What is the “Triple Bottom Line”?
People (Social), planet (Environmental), profit (Economic)
What is USGBC responsible for?
USGBC develops rating systems and reference guides.
What is GBCI responsible for?
GBCI administers LEED building certification and LEED professional accreditations.
What does USGBC stand for?
United States Green Building Council
What does GBCI stand for?
Green Business Certification Inc.
Who or what can become LEED certified?
Buildings
Who or what can become LEED accredited?
People
Who or what can become a USGBC member?
Firms
What are the LEED Rating categories?
1) Integrative Process
2) Location and Transportation
3) Sustainable Sites
4) Water Efficiency
5) Energy and Atmosphere
6) Materials and Resources
7) Indoor Environmental Quality
8) Innovation
9) Regional Priority
Which LEED rating system has the least number of points?
Integrative Process
Which LEED rating system has the greatest number of points?
Energy and Atmosphere
How are credits’ points
weighted in LEED?
By environmental impact
What are LEED’s Minimum Program Requirements?
- Must be in a permanent location
- Must use a reasonable site boundary and floor area must be no less than 2%.
- Must comply with size requirements
What is the LEED Scorecard?
Scorecard on LEED Online listing each credit that the project is attempting, which helps teams keep track of their certification plan.
LEED for Schools applies to which type of projects?
Kindergarten - 12th grade schools
How many points does a LEED project need to be LEED Certified?
Certified: 40-49 points
How many points does a LEED project need to be LEED Silver?
Silver: 50-59 points
How many points does a LEED project need to be LEED Gold?
Gold: 60-79 points
How many points does a LEED project need to be LEED Platinum?
Platinum: 80+ points
How many points are LEED prerequisites worth?
0
What are the available credits of the LEED Integration rating category?
1) Integrative Process
1 point
What are the available credits of the LEED Location and Transportation rating category?
1) Sensitive Land Protection
2) High priority Site
3) Surrounding Density and Diverse Use
4) Access to Quality Transit
5) Bicycle Facilities
6) Reduced Parking Footprint
7) Green Vehicles
16 points
What are the available credits of the LEED Sustainable Sites rating category?
1) Site Assessment
2) Protect and Restore Habitat
3) Rainwater Management
4) Heat Island Reduction
5) Light Pollution Reduction
10 points
What are the available credits of the LEED Water Efficiency rating category?
1) Outdoor Water Use Reduction
2) Indoor Water Use Reduction
3) Cooling Tower Water Use
4) Water Metering
11 points
What are the available credits of the LEED Energy and Atmosphere rating category?
1) Enhanced Commissioning
2) Optimized Energy Performance
3) Advanced Energy Metering
4) Demand Response
5) Renewable Energy Production
6) Enhanced Refrigerant management
7) Green Power and Carbon Offset
33 points
What are the available credits of the LEED Material Resources rating category?
1) Building Life Cycle Impact Reduction
2) Building Product Disclosure and Optimization:
- Environmental Product
- Sourcing of Raw Materials
- Material Ingredients
3) Construction and Demolition Waste Management
13 points
What are the available credits of the LEED Indoor Environmental Quality rating category?
1) Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies
2) Low Emitting Materials
3) Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan
4) Indoor Air Quality Assessment
5) Thermal Comfort
6) Interior Lighting
7) Daylight
8) Quality Views
9) Acoustic Performance
16 points
What are the available credits of the LEED Innovation rating category?
1) Innovation
2) LEED Accredited Professionals
6 points
What are the available credits of the LEED Regional Priority rating category?
1) Regional Priority Specific Credit (4)
4 points
What is green building?
The practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s life-cycle.
What is Scope 1 energy?
Direct energy from the owned or controlled sources.
Ex: Construction
What is Scope 2 energy?
Purchased energy from outside sources into the project.
What is Scope 3 energy?
Energy sources not owned or controlled directly.
Ex: Business travel, commuting
What is USGBC’s Vision?
Buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation.
What are USGBC’s guiding principles?
1) Establish Leadership
2) Promote triple bottom line
3) Maintain Integrity
4) Foster social equity
5) Reconcile humanity with nature
6) Exhibit Transparency
7) Ensure Inclusiveness
What is the life Cycle of a Building?
1) Location Selection
2) Design
3) Construction
4) Operations and Maintenance
5) Refurbishment
6) Renovation or Demolition
