LEED Flashcards
How many different rating systems in LEED?
21 (7 main categories)
How much less energy used in LEED homes?
20% at least
Agent
register project and accept the certification agreement
LEED O+M
existing buildings (recertification every 5 years)
Years of Experience for LEED Fellow Nominees?
10 years
Transportation Emissions (percent of whole)
33%
Buildings Emissions (percent of whole)
40%
Density
total building floor area relative to building land
Pooled Parking
2 or more buildings share parking
Green Associate Continuing Education
15 hrs every 2 years
Negative Feedback Loop
self-correcting, like a thermostat
Most important choice in LEED
Location of the Building
Phase II (SS credit)
Soil/ground water contamination, remediation necessary.
Footprint
perimeter of building on land it occupies
Requirement for SS Open Space Credit
30% of outdoor space compared with total site area
Healthcare Credits in SS category?
2 of them
Gabion
rocks held together to reduce soil erosion
Glare
High-angled front lighting (e.g. high beams)
BUG rating
lighting with minimal impact
EPAct of 1992
Calculating Water Effieciency
FTE
Full time equivalent (8 hrs/ day = 1.0)
Graywater
untreated household water, no toilet contact
Baseline water reduction for LEED Homes
20% reduction
Envelope
exterior surface of the building
Ultra Low Low
pressure assisted/ vacuum assisted flush
- .125 gpf urinals
Color of Pipes for Reclaimed Water
PURPLE
Percent of energy use from Commercial Buildings
20% of total
Commissioning Authority
oversees incorporation of design and energy goals
- retro-commissioning is same but for existing buildings
Energy Star Certification
75+ score is top performer
US Energy Consumption Renewable Energy
10%
How much energy produced for 1 Renewable Energy Certificate
1 MWh
Points to keep 50% of abandoned or blighted buildings
6 points
Points to reuse 25-75% of salvaged materials?
5 points
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
product-specific (doesn’t reflect industry-wide practices)
Net-zero Building
100% of diverted waste
Construction and Demo Waste
40% of total
Ventilation measurement
Cubic Feet per min (cfm)
Sick Building Syndrome
cold like symptoms without the cold because of ventilation
Minimum Ventilation?
15 to 20 cfm
Smoking distances
25 ft from building
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
harmful substances that vaporize at room temp