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1
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What are the Minimum Program Requirements (MPR)
for a LEED project?

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  1. Must be in a permanent location on existing land
  2. Must use a reasonable site boundary
  3. Must comply with the project size requirements
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What is ASHRAE 62.1 related to?

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ASHRAE 62.1 is related to ventilation, controlling air contaminant levels, humidity, and temperature within a space.

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What is ASHRAE 55
related to?

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ASHRAE 55 is related to the comfort criteria of specific design conditions that take into account temperature, humidity, air speed, outdoor temperature,
outdoor humidity, seasonal clothing, and expected activity.
These all relates to occupant thermal comfort.

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What is ASHRAE 90.1 related to?

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ASHRAE 90.1 relates to HVAC systems. HVAC systems are defined as: equipment, distribution systems, and terminals that
provide the processes of
heating, ventilating, or air-conditioning.

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What does ASHRAE
stand for?

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American Society of
Heating, Refrigerating and
Air-Conditioning Engineers

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What ASHRAE standards would be used for the Energy and Atmosphere category?

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ASHRAE 90.1

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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 and ASHRAE 55 is related to the thermal comfort criteria of occupants

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What standard addresses the thermal comfort of building occupants?

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ASHRAE 55

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What LEED category would SMACNA standards be used for?

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Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

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What LEED category would the Green-e standard be used for?

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Energy and Atmosphere
(EA)

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What LEED categories
contain standards related to VOC emissions?

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Materials & Resources (MR) and Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

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What is a MERV rating?

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Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV). MERV ratings are used to rate the ability of an air conditioning filter to remove dust from the air as it passes through the filter. MERV ratings range from 1 (least efficient) - 16 (most efficient)

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What is the EPAct of 1992?

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The Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct 1992) covers many products and services related to energy. It also sets standards for toilets and other water fixtures in both commercial and residential models.

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What is ISO 14021?

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The ISO 14021 series standards, Environmental Labels and Declaration, are communication tools that convey information on environmental aspects of a product or service to the market. This standard is used for recycled materials to label their pre and/or post-consumer content.

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What is IESNA?

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Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. Publisher of lighting design and illumination standards.

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What is Green-e?

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Green-e is a program established to promote green electricity products and provide consumers with a nationally recognized method to identify those products.

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What does an ENERGY STAR rating refer to?

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The ENERGY STAR rating is a measure of a building’s energy performance compared with that of similar buildings, as determined by ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. A score of 50 represents average building performance.

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What does Certification by FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL mean?

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Certification means forest managers have adopted environmentally and socially responsible forest management
practices. And certification allows companies to manufacture and sell products made from sustainable wood.

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What is Chain-of-Custody (CoC) Certification?

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Chain of Custody refers to chronological documentation or paper trail. CoC is important in LEED when dealing with certified wood. Companies that process, manufacture, and/or sell products made of certified wood can earn CoC certification by having an audit done of their documentation. This certification shows the FSC that the name and logo are being used correctly.

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What are CREDIT INTERPRETATION RULINGS (CIR)?

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They are designed for technical and administrative guidance for MPR, Prerequisites, and Credits. They may be submitted any time after the project is registered and must be completed using LEED Online. Do not write as a letter. Include only the inquiry and essential information. CIRs can contain maximum 600 words. The CIR may NOT include attachments, cut-sheets, plans or drawings.

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CIRs can be used for what purpose(s)?

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CIRs are use to ask one clear and concise question for technical and administrative guidance on MPRs, Prerequisites, or Credits.

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For multiple building developments who determines the LEED PROJECT BOUNDARY?

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The project team.

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What is LEED Online?

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LEED online is the primary resource for managing the LEED documentation
process.

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What are some of the features of LEED Online?

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Through LEED Online, project teams
can manage project details, complete documentation requirements for LEED credits and prerequisites, upload supporting files, submit applications for review, receive reviewer feedback, and ultimately earn LEED certification

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What is the purpose of a LEED SCORECARD?

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The LEED Scorecard is to assist in determining the Total Project Score and achievable Credits at the inception of a LEED Project.

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Where can the LEED Score Card be found?

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USGBC’s website

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What are the LEED Reference Guides used for?

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A user’s manual that guides a LEED project from registration to certification of the design and construction of a project.

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What do the LEED Reference Guides contain?

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Strategies, case studies, and documentation requirements for each credit and prerequisite in a rating system.

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Who can access LEED Online?

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Anyone assigned to a project by the project administrator

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What general documentation must be submitted for LEED certification?

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Project narrative
1) Project photos/drawings
2) Typical floor plans
3) Elevations

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What organization is responsible for LEED project registration?

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GBCI

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What is a LEED intent?

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Identifies the main sustainability goal or benefit of the prerequisite or credit. (USGBC)

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What does a PREREQUISITE represent?

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A prerequisite represents the key criteria that define green building performance. They must be completed for a project to earn certification.

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Why do projects need to meet prerequisites?

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Prerequisites represent the key criteria that define green building performance.

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How many CERTIFICATION LEVELS are available to a LEED project?

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4

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What are the different
certification levels LEED projects can earn?

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-Certified
-Silver
-Gold
-Platinum

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How are CIRs submitted?

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Credit interpretation requests must be submitted through LEED Online.

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What are the amount of points a credit can earn (credit weighting) based on?

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How well the credit address environmental and health concerns.

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What is environmental
sustainability?

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Long-term maintenance of ecosystem components and functions for future generations. (EPA)

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What is considered a construction HARD COST?

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Construction hard cost are considered to be CSI MasterFormat 2004 Edition Divisions 03-10, 31 (Section 31.60.00 Foundations) and 32 (Sections 32.10.00 Paving, 32.30.00 Site Improvements, and 32.90.00 Planting

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What is a construction hard cost?

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By far the largest portion of the expenses in a construction budget, the hard costs are mostly comprised of the actual construction costs incurred to build the project. Examples of hard costs include masonry, wood, steel, carpet, tile, mechanical systems, roofing.

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What are some examples of construction hard costs?

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Cement, steel, drywall, wood, land

43
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What are CONSTRUCTION SOFT COSTS?

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Soft costs are expense items that are not considered direct construction costs such as legal fees and building permitting.

44
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What is meant by LIFE-CYCLE ASSESSMENT?

A

A Life-Cycle assessment is an
analysis of the environment aspects and potential impacts associated with a product, process, or service.

45
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What are some examples of construction SOFT COSTS?

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Examples include architectural, engineering, financing, and legal fees.

46
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What factors dictate how much a projects
CERTIFICATION fees will cost?

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The rating system in which the project is registered under, the size of the project in square feet, and the date in which the project was registered.

47
Q

LEED promotes what type of approach to sustainability?

A

A whole building approach

48
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What has USGBC adapted to establish metrics and rating systems to measure building performance?

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Triple bottom line

49
Q

When can a LEED project be eligible to display the LEED plaque and other marketing material?

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LEED projects are eligible following the acceptance of a final certification review

50
Q

What does each category in the LEED rating system consist of?

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Prerequisites and credits

51
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What are names of the LEED Rating Systems?

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Building Design and Construction (BD+C)
-Interior Design and Construction (ID+C)
-Operations and Maintenance (O+M)
-Neighborhood Development (ND)
-Homes

52
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What is LEED?

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An internationally recognized green building certification system, providing third-party verification that a building or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving performance across all the metrics that matter most: energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction,
improved indoor environmental quality, and stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts. (USGBC)

53
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What does LEED stand for?

A

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System

54
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What parts of the LEED rating system are optional?

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Credits are optional, prerequisites are required

55
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How is LEED developed?

A

LEED Rating Systems are developed through an open, consensus-based process led by LEED volunteer committees.

56
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What is the total number of points available a LEED project can earn?

A

110 possible points

57
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What are the different point/certification levels for LEED certification?

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Certified, 40-49 points
-Silver, 50-59 points
-Gold, 60-79 points
-Platinum, 80+ points

58
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What is SMACNA used for?

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Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor’s National Association (SMACNA) guidelines play a key role in construction activity pollution prevention. The standard provides an overview of air pollutants associated with construction, control measures, construction process management, quality control, among other things

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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.

60
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What type of products are related to the Green Seal standard?

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Paints and primers

61
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What LEED credit category has credits that reference the Green Seal standard?

A

Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

62
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What are LEED credit templates?

A

The documentation forms used to prove the requirements of a prerequisite or credit have been met. These will be filled out in LEED Online.

63
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What is a PRELIMINARY RATING?

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The target score the project team will attempt to achieve. The final score, based on the number of points awarded, may be more or less than the preliminary rating.

64
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Can a project earn MULITPLE CERTIFICATIONS?

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Yes. Projects can earn more than one LEED certification depending on the Rating Systems.

65
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What are some ways the TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE is referred to?

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  1. Ecology, environment, economics
  2. People, profit, planet
  3. Economics, ecology, social equity
66
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What is the triple bottom line?

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A change from being primarily financially driven to considering economics, environment, and social responsibility

67
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What is a LEED CREDIT?

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Part of the LEED Rating System. Projects earn points by meeting the requirements of credits in order to achieve building certification.

68
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What CREDIT CATEGORIES are shared among most LEED rating systems?

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Location and Transportation, Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality,
Innovation

69
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What is a GREEN SCORE?

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A green score measures the ‘greenness’ of an automobile.

70
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What is the highest LEED CERTIFICATION LEVEL?

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Platinum

71
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What is a LEED category?

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A subset of the LEED Rating System. Each rating system has several green building categories.

72
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What is a CIR?

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A CIR is a credit interpretation ruling and is a process for project applicants seeking technical and administrative guidance on how LEED credits apply to their projects and vice versa.

73
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What is USGBC?

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A non-profit trade organization that promotes sustainability in how buildings are designed, built, and operated

74
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What does SUSTAINABILITY mean?

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Sustainability is meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

75
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Who develops LEED?

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Volunteer committees

76
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What types of projects would LEED BD+C be used for?

A

New construction and major renovations.

77
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What types of projects would LEED ID+C be used for?

A

Interior fit-outs.

78
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What types of projects would LEED BD+C: Core & Shell be used for?

A

For designers, builders,
developers and new building owners who want to address sustainable design for new core and shell construction. Covers base building elements such as structure, envelope and the HVAC system.

79
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What types of projects would LEED for Homes be used for?

A

High-performance green homes.

80
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What types of projects would LEED O+M be used for?

A

Existing buildings that are undergoing improvement work or little to no construction.

81
Q

What types of projects
would LEED for Neighborhood Development be used for?

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New land development projects or redevelopment projects containing residential uses, nonresidential uses, or a mix.

82
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What types of projects would LEED BD+C: Schools be used for?

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The design and construction of K12 schools. Based on the LEED for New Construction rating system, it addresses issues such as classroom acoustics, master planning, mold prevention and environmental site assessment.

83
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What types of projects would LEED BD+C: Retail be used for?

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The different types of spaces that retailers need for their distinctive product lines.

84
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What types of projects
would LEED BD+C: Healthcare be used for?

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Sustainable planning, design and construction for high-performance healthcare facilities.

85
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True or False: Can a product can earn LEED certification?

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FALSE

86
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What LEED category can earn points for low-emitting
materials?

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Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)

87
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What is life cycle costing?

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Evaluates a product’s economic performance

88
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What is life cycle assessment?

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The investigation and valuation of the environmental impacts of a given product or service caused or necessitated by its existence.

89
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When should life cycle
assessment be used?

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When considering the products long term environmental impact over the products lifetime.

90
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Why should you use life cycle costing?

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When there exists project alternatives that fulfill the same performance requirements, but differ with respect to initial costs and operating costs. The comparison can help maximize net savings.

91
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True or False: LEED projects are more expensive than traditional projects

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FALSE Generally this is false, but sometimes they cost more or less depending on the situation. This point is often argued among the building community.

92
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True or False: Using an integrative process takes longer than traditional projects

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FALSE

93
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What is value engineering?

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Analysis of the requirements of a project for the purpose of achieving the essential functions at the lowest total costs

94
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What is pervious pavement used for?

A

Pervious pavement is used to reduce runoff by allowing runoff to filter through the pervious material.

95
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What is SOLAR REFLECTANCE?

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It is a measure of the ability of a surface material to reflect sunlight in forms of visible, infrared, and ultraviolet wavelengths, which is measured on a scale of 0 to 1. Black paint has an albedo of 0 and white paint has an albedo of 1.

96
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What is HEAT ISLAND effect?

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The heat island effect is a situation where the absorption of heat by
hardscapes, buildings and dark materials then radiates to surrounding areas. The term describes the event where radiant air and surface temperatures in urban areas are higher than rural or suburban areas nearby.

97
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What can cause the heat island effect?

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-Dark surfaces that absorb heat (black roofs, asphalt)
-vehicle exhaust
-air-conditioners
-reduced air flow from tall buildings and narrow streets

98
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What is SOLAR REFLECTANCE INDEX (SRI)?

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A measure of the constructed surface’s ability to stay cool in the sun by reflecting solar radiation and emitting thermal radiation. It is defined such that a standard black surface (initial solar reflectance 0.05, initial thermal emittance 0.90) has an initial SRI of 0, and a standard white surface (initial solar reflectance 0.80, initial thermal emittance 0.90) has an initial SRI of 100.

99
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What are the benefits of reducing heat islands?

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Reducing heat islands
reduces air temperatures which would reduce the need to cool that air in buildings. Thus energy consumption is lowered.

100
Q

What are some types of DIVERSE USES?

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Bank, Place of Worship, Convenience Grocery, Day Care Center, Cleaners, Fire Station, Beauty Salon, Hardware, Laundry, Library, Medical or Dental Office, Senior Care Facility, Park, Pharmacy, Post Office, Restaurant, School, Supermarket, Theater, Community

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