LEED Integrative Strategies Flashcards
What major concepts are integral to green building and sustainability? (Choose 3) A. Integrative process B. Open systems C. Linear planning and design processes D. Systems thinking E. Life cycle approach
Integrative Process, Systems Thinking, Life Cycle Approach
What standard might need to be used to measure building energy performance? A. Green-e. B. ISO 14020, C. SMACNA, D. ASHRAE 90.1
ASHRAE 90.1
Which of the following is one of the tasks that integrative project team members complete together? A. Select a target certification level B. Energy modeling C. Applying for financing D. Identifying opportunities for synergy
D. Identifying opportunities for synergy
What standard applies to natural ventilation?
ASHRAE 62.1
What statement is true regarding the evaluation process if a project team is considering a new technology to bring more sunlight into a building? A. Further evaluation is not necessary if new information becomes available B. If it is a proven technology, alternatives do not need to be considered C. The technology does not need to be evaluated in relation to other systems D. Adequate time for research and testing will be needed for evaluation
Adequate time for research and testing will be needed for evaluation
For international projects aiming to achieve indoor water reductions, which of the following standards should be followed if WaterSense labeled fixtures are not available? A. A local equivalent B. I-Codes C. Green-e D. ASHRAE
A local equivalent
What standard can assist project teams with engaging in a comprehensive integrative process?
Integrative Process (IP) ANSI Consensus National Standard Guide 2.0 for Design and Construction of Sustainable Buildings and Communities
The Green Label Plus certification is used for what material? A. Cleaning products B. Floors C. Carpets D. Wood
Carpets
What is the primary reason that a LEED project can have higher development costs compared to conventional development? A. Material costs rose B. Green building goals were not set in the pre-design phase C. New, green building technologies were used D. Team members worked together instead of separately
Green building goals were not set in the pre-design phase
What is an example of systems thinking? A. Reviewing the schedule for the timing of the HVAC system installation B. Installation of a parking lot C. Considering how occupants will get to the project building D. Commissioning of the exterior lights
Considering how occupants will get to the project building
A building owner in a hot climate wants to include a green roof for insulation and an air-tight building for energy efficiency. During the integrative process what would need to be discussed as part of this strategy? A. Bringing in additional fresh air for indoor air quality B. If the building has extensive glazing cooling loads will increase C. Acoustic performance will be poor D. The green roof will increase the heat island effect
Bringing in additional fresh air for indoor air quality
Who should be present at a project’s goal-setting workshop? A. The owner, architect, and engineers only B. The owner and architect only C. All principal project team members D. The owner and users only
All principal project team members
In LEED BD+C: Homes which standard is used to measure minimum energy performance? A. ENERGY STAR for Homes B. ASHRAE 62.1 C. ASHRAE 90.1 D. I-Codes
Energy Star for Homes
What best describes systems thinking?
An understanding of the built environment as a series of relationships in which all parts influence many other parts.
An architectural firm is meeting with a building owner that has never done a LEED project before. What are some of the obstacles the firm may encounter with the owner? (choose 2) A. The use of new technologies B. The extended construction schedule C. Convincing the owner to limit their involvement in the process D. The additional time for the integrative process E. The substantial cost increases the project will incur
- Use of new technologies, 2. additional time for integrative process
By identifying synergies between systems during the integrative process, teams will save time and money in both the short and the long term while optimizing resource usage. Which of the following are also true of the integrative process? (choose 2) A. The integrative process increases the amount of construction time for a project. B. The integrative process reduces change orders during construction. C. The integrative process is based on an ISO standard. D. The integrative process can avoid delays and costs resulting from design changes during the Construction Documents phase.
B. Integrative process reduces change orders during construction. D. The integrative process can avoid delays and costs resulting from design changes during the Construction Documents phase.
When would a project team member use the HERS Index? A. When measuring the amount of rainfall on a site B. When calculating the minimum indoor air quality of a warehouse C. When determining the minimum energy performance of a two-story residential project D. During the Discovery phase of water-related systems
When determining the minimum energy performance of a two-story residential project
What is the purpose of having a LEED AP on a project?
To streamline the LEED process
What does ASHRAE 55 specify? A. Commuting surveys B. Indoor air quality C. Thermal comfort D. Energy performance
Thermal comfort (for human occupancy. Acceptable if 80% or more of occupants find them acceptable)
What statement is true regarding a facility manager? A. The facility manager has sole responsibility for designing a building recycling plan B. A facility manager would be most involved in the ongoing operations and maintenance of a building C. A facility manager would not be part of an integrative project team D. A facility manager that is a LEED AP could not earn a project an Innovation point
B. A facility manager would be most involved in the ongoing operations and maintenance of a building
What is NOT a principle that should be followed for a successful green building project? A. Commitment to the process through the life of the project B. Committing to green building early in the process C. Budgeting the planning and design costs separately from the operations costs D. Looking at long term savings E. Multidisciplinary approach
C. Budgeting the planning and design costs separately from the operations costs (stakeholders won’t realize lon-term savings if you separate them)
What steps would be included in the pre-design phase of a green building project? (choose 2) A. Review material’s test data B. Develop, test, and select green systems C. Develop a project schedule D. Review laws and standards
C. Develop a project schedule. D. Review laws and standards