LEED GA v4 - Cram Flashcards
Albedo
Reflectance of material from 0 to 1. O is least refl, and 1 is most refl
Basis of Design
Info to achieve owner’s proj. reqs. including system descriptions, applicable code references, design assumptions, and inddor env. quality criteria
Biobased Material
Products made of biological products, renewable agr materials, or forestry materials. Meets Sustainable Agr Standard
Bioremediation
Use of living organisms to remove pollutants from water
Blackwater
Wastewater from toilets/urinals
Brownfield
a property that was previously developed and may contain pollutants
BUG Rating
Light fixture classification system.
Chain of Custody (COC) Certificate
companeis earn the right to market/sell products as FSC Certified and to affiliate with the FSC
Construction Carbon Calculator
measures carbon from the construction process
Cradle to Gate
analysis of a product’s partial life cycle, from cradle to gate (factory) before it is transported for distribution and sale
Densely Occupied Space
25 ppl+ per 1000 SF. (aka 40 sf or less per person)
Emissivity
Ratio of radiation emitted. 0 to 1 scale with 1 being a blackbody.
Emittance
Shed thermal radiation on scale of 0 to 1 with 1 being a perfect emitter.
Eutrophication
Ecosystem’s response to excess nitrates or phosphates from fertilizers/sewage
Evapotranspiration
Loss of water via evaporation and transpiration of plants
Floor Area Ratio
Ratio of building footprint to the lot size of the site.
Graywater
Wastewater from bathtubs, showers, bathroom, sinks, laundry machines.
Green Guard
Standard for low VOC furniture
Green Rater
Provides verification of Leed home projects
Green Homes Certification Providers
Manage and audit work of Green Raters
Green-e Certified
Off-site renewable energy certified by Center for Resource Solutions
Hard Cost
Purchase price of a hard asset that is a direct construction cost. E.g. Land, equipment
Infill Site
75%+ area within 1/2 mile is developed. Means filling in a dense area with a better building
LEED Project Boundary
Site area affected by construction including parking
Non-potable Water
Does NOT meet drinking standards
Non-Process Energy
Lighting, HVAC, water heating, chillers, etc.
Non-regularly occupied spaces
Corridors, hallways, lobbies, bread rooms, kitchens, restrooms, etc.
Open Grid Paving System
A grid of material that supports loose filling such as grass or gravel
Open Space
Project’s property area - development footprint
Place of Respite
Area that connects occupants to natural environment
Pre-consumer Recycled Content
Material from manufacturing process that is not wasted. Exs: shavings, sawdust, fly ash, over-issue publications, textile clippings, obsolete inventories
Prius Effect
Response to real time feedback regarding energy use that further decreases consumption.
Post-Consumer Recycled Content
Waste generated by end-users. e.g. Newspapers, Construction debris.
Process Energy
Energy used by manuf., indust., or commercial products. Includes office equip., computers, laundry, kitchen cooking.
Process Water
Water used in industrial processes and building systems such as cooling towers.
Project Boundary
Building plus entire area being developed like parking and lanscaping.
Property Boundary
Property’s legal area. (Includes undeveloped areas)
PUE
Power Utilization Effectiveness in data centers. Power used by computing equipment rather than overhead like HVAC.
Rapidly Renewable
Bldg materials made from plants with harvest in 10 years or less
Regularly Occupied Spaces
Areas where people are seated or standing as they work inside a building.
Soft Cost
Expense costs not from direct construction. E.g. engineering fees, legal, architect
Solar Reflectance Index
0 to 100 scale. 100 is perfect reflectance. Combo of Reflectance and Emittance. Ability to reject solar heat
Tertiary Treatment
Highest form of water tx. Removes ph and nitr from wastewater
Total Suspended Solids (TSS)
Msmt of stormwater quality
Xeriscaping
landscaping so that routine irrigation is unnecessary
Preferred Parking
Includes designated spaces close to building, designated covered spaces, parking passes with 20%+ discount
Which refrigerants have highest ODP?
CFCs
List the greenhouse gases (4)
CO2, Methane, NO, Ozone
High Priority Sites Include… (3)
Historic district, Federal/Local designation, Brownfield
Pilot Credit
A Credit not yet balloted and introduced to LEED but can be used for an Innovation in Design credit.
Site Boundary
Usually the same as the LEED Project (site area including parking and open space).
Construction and Demolition Waste Management does not include… (3)
Soil, nonhazardous materials, and Alternative Daily Cover.
Natural Refrigerants include… (3) aka Hydrocarbons
Water, CO2, Ammonia
Source Reduction
Decreasing the amount of materials used in the manufacturing process
LEED’s Triple Bottom Line
People, Planet, Profit
Green buildings can have what percentage reduction in solid waste? (Solid Waste Management Credit)
70%
Montreal Protocol
Phase out CFCs by 2010 and HCFCs by 2030
Renewable Energy Certificates (EA Credit, Green Power and Carbon Offsets)
Reduces greenhouse gas emissions by supporting renewable energy that is produced elsewhere. Does not directly contribute to buildings energy supply.
Project Boundary (not LEED!)
Same as building footprint
Why are some LEED credits worth more points?
Based on environmental impact
If a LEED project no longer meets MPRs, what happens?
Certification could be revoked.
What/Who becomes LEED accredited?
People!
USGBC can be written as: (2)
USGBC or US Green Building Council
LEED claims that Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) can reduce higher green building costs.
True.
Energy Star is a program developed by…
EPA and DOE
Compared to invasive plants, native plants require less (2)
Water, Fertilizer
LEED stands for…
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
To reduce heat island effect, do you want a roof with a high or low Solar Reflective Index?
High! So material does not absorb extra heat. Vegetation also reduces heat island effect.
What percentage of time do people spend in indoors?
90%
Who publishes LEED reference guides?
USGBC
Who administers LEED exams and building certification?
GBCI
The MPRs serve what purposes? (3)
Give clear guidance to customers, protect integrity of LEED, and reduce challenges that occur during LEED process.
What can help achieve the Demand Response credit? (2)
Local shedding and shifting peak demand
Net Metering
Selling electricity back to the utility.
Describe Innovation Design point for having a LEED AP (3)
Must be LEED AP (not GA), only 1 matters, must be principal participant
Why does USGBC have a trademark?
To accurately convey USGBC’s messages and identity.
What/Who can become USGBC national members?
Firms
Which credits can cotton batt insulation help achieve (2)?
Optimize Energy Performance and Sourcing of Raw Materials
LEED’s approach to green buildings is… (3)
Voluntary, Mandatory, Market-Driven, Consensus Based, Trial and Error, Scientific, Voluntary, Market-Driven, Consensus-Based
Average Housing Density measured by…
Housing units per acre of buildable land
Largest energy users in buildings are? (2)
Lighting, Space Heating
ENERGY STAR label is based on:
Less energy, less expensive to operate, less greenhouse gases
The Uniform Plumbing Code governs what?
Graywater
Sedimentation
Particles from natural OR humans are added to water bodies.
What type of water is laundry machine water?
Graywater
What minimum mileage is needed for fuel efficient vehicles
45 MPG
What do you need dedicated storage for recycline/disposal? (Storage and collection of Recyclables Credit)
Mixed paper, batteries, electronic waste
How many points are required for Platinum?
80
How many points are required for Gold?
60-79
How many points are required for Certified?
40-49
For Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses credit, what is considered diverse uses?
Food retail, community retail, services, civic facilities. NO HOUSING OR BIKE RACKS
Who determines low emitting/fuel efficient vehicles?
Zero Emission Vehicle standard by California Air Resources Board
LEED Volume Program
Allows a lot of buildings to become certified
Passive Solar
System that collects solar energy without mechanical or electrical equipment.
Drip Irrigation
Delivers water directly to roots (less water is lost)
Who determines Regional Priority credits for each zip code?
USGBC regional councils
Development density
Based on Floor Area Ratio (floor area of bldg to lot size of site)
Daylight Harvesting System
Adjusts light levels in the building based on the amount of daylight
Which refrigerant has greatest GWP? HCs, HFCs, CFCs, or HCFCs
HFCs
Who determines zoning requirements?
Local gov
Equivalent standards to Green-e products must (3):
Verify Chain of Custody, Track GhG reductions, Verify renewable energy
Which LEED credit category has the greatest number of points to earn?
Energy and Atmosphere
Min s.f. for LEED for School projects? 250, 1000, 2000, or 10000
1000sf
Bioswale
A shallow depression in the earth for stormwater runoff
VOC budget
Based on msmt of total VOC concentration for indoor air
Is an auditorium considered an occupied or unoccupied space?
Occupied!
Combined Density
The total density of residential and non-residential areas
For Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses, what distance must be used?
1/2 mile for walking distance
Which standard addresses MERV filters?
ASHRAE 52.2
Who verifies LEED for homes?
Green Rater
What does ASHRAE 55 refer to?
Thermal Comfort
EPD stands for
Environmental Product Declaration
Green-e Certified
From the Center of Resource Solutions for renewable sources in renewable energy contracts.
Where do you send a Credit Interpretation Request?
Through LEED online
USGBC logo can be used for 1) a product that meets LEED reqs 2) a business that is a USGBC member 3) A Building that is LEED certified 4) a bldg anticipating LEED certification
2 and 3
Uniform Plumbing Code does (2):
Graywater and defining water use baseline
Baseline for urinal water use (GPF)?
1.0 GPF
Baseline water use in toilets (GPF)?
1.6 GPF
What materials are required to be recycled under the MR Prereq for Recycling?(5)
Metals, paper, plastic, glass, cardboard
How many points can be earned for regionally specific environmental issues?
6 vredits are possible but only 4 can be earned.
Who can upload supporting docs onto LEED online? (2)
Project team Admin and Project Team Member assigned to credit.
Best method for HVAC efficiency? SEER, EER, COP, or Kw/ton.
SEER
Can all LEED buildings be re-certified under LEED for Exisitng Buildlings?
YES
Who is not considered FTE? (4)
Retail customers, outpatients, periodical volunteers, high-ed students
ASHRAE 62.1 is for?
Ventilation for indoor air quality
What must be commissioned for Fundamental Comissioning Prereq? (4)
MEP, and renewable energy systems
Composting toilets contribute to how many WE credits?
1 prereq and 1 credit
List renewable energy sources (6)
PV, solar thermal, wind, biofuel, hydro, wave/tidal, and geothermal
Baseline for showerheads?
2.5 GPM
When should the LEED cert. fee be paid?
When construction submittal given to GBCI for review.
Expected men’s bathroom trips?
1 watercloset and 2 urinals
What is required for Innovation in Design credit? (3)
Intent of credit, Proposed submittals for credit, Design approach to achieve credit
IF 100 FTE, 200 PTE, and 100 peak visitors, how many bike spaces are needed?
2.5%xpeak+5%xregular. 2.5+10=12.5 and round up to 13
The owner must occupy how much of a building for LEED new construction and Major Renovations Rating System?
50%
ASHRAE 90.1 addresses?
Energy and Lighting
A Low Emitting and Fuel Efficient Vehicle must meet what requirement?
Min green score of 45 from American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy Guide
What contributes to landscape coefficient (amount of water lost via transpiration)? (3)
Plant species factor, Plant density factor, microclimate factor
What standards determine how many points a res bldg will achieve for Annual Energy Use?1) ASHRAE 62.1, 2) Energy Star, 3) ASHRAE 52.2, 4) HERS index, 5) NAHB Green Homes STandard, 6) ASHRAE 90.1 CHOOSE 2
2 and 4
How many points are in LEED rating system?
100 points, plus bonus points
For a blighted building, what percentage of SA can be excluded from the calcs due to damage?
25%
Who can act as the CxA?
An owner’s employee or a subconsultant of the arch team
How long do LEED projects need to share their water-usage to meet Building-Level Water Metering prereq?
5 years
EPDs must meet what environmental requirements? (5, ISO and EN)
ISO 14025, 14040, 14044, EN 15804, ISO 21930
What info is required for LEED project registration? (3)
Project type, owner info, and primary contact info
A design charette should include the owner and how many members of the project team?
4
When should a design charette be held?
Before even schematic design.
What are Scope 1 emissions?
Direct greenhouse gas emissions from sources owned or controlled by the entity
Scope 2 emissions
Indirect greenhouse gas emissions associated with the generation of purchased electricity, heating/cooling, and steam off site.
What are PBTs?
Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic chemicals
GreenScreen v1.2 Benchmark applies to which LEED credit?
Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients
Give a few examples of inherently nonemitting products.
Stone, ceramic, powder-coated metals, glass, concrete, clay brick, untreated wood
What are the PBTs? (4)
Mercury, Lead, Cadmium, Copper
A product with a life cycle assesdsment that conforms to 14044 but is not performed by a third party is valued at __ of a product? (1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 2)
04-Jan
Wet Applied adhesives must meet which:1) CA Air Resources Board 2) South Coast Air Quality Mgmt District 3) ANSI Stdrd S12.60 4) ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011
2) South Coast Air Quality Mgmt District
Material Stream
A flow of materials from a job site into markets for building materials. E.g. deconstructed materials, comingled waste
Who coordinates the WaterSense program?
EPA
Green Vehicles Credit for buses limits what two things? (gasoline per mile, nitrogen oxide, particulate matter emissions, carbon dioxide)
nitrogen oxide and particulate matter emissions
TAG is?
Technical Advisory Group
ANSI Standard S12.60 addresses what?
Accoustics
ASTM E1980 refers to ?
Solar Reflectance Index
ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Determines if the site is a brownfield site.
ASTM Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
A more detailed test after the site has already had phase 1 testing and was determined to be a brownfield site.
CDPH Standard Method v1.1
Testing for VOC emissions
CRI Green Label Plus
VOCs for carpets and adhesives
EPAct 1992
Water Conservation with fixtures/appliances (but a lot of other stuff too)
Green Seal-36
VOC of adhesives
Green Seal-11
VOC for paints
What part of concrete can ashfly replace? limestone, cement, or aggregate?
cement
