Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

LEED AP BD+C Ryan > Location and Transportation - LT > Flashcards

Location and Transportation - LT Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
LEED Green Associate flashcards
1
Q

(LT - LEED for Neighborhood Development Location) How can a project achieve this credit?

A

By locating the project within the boundary of a development certified under LEED for Neighborhood Development. (Certified, Silver, Gold Platinum)

  • BD+C (8,10,12,16pts)
  • BD+C C/S (8-20pts)
  • BD+C Schools (8,10,12,15pts)
  • BD+C Healthcare (5,6,7,9pts)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

(LT - Sensitive Land Protection) What is Option 1 for this credit?

A

Locate the building on land that has been previously developed (1pt, 2pt C/S)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

(LT - Sensitive Land Protection) What is Option 2 for this credit?

A
  • Avoid Prime Farmland
  • Avoid Floodplains
  • Respect Habitat
  • Avoid Water Bodies
  • Avoid Wetlands
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Define: Prime Farmland

A
  • Prime farmland
  • Unique farmland or
  • Farmland of statewide or local importance as defined by US Code of Fed Regulations 7,6,657.5 and
  • Identified in a state Natural Resources Conservation Service soil survey
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Define: Floodplains

A
  • A flood hazard area on a legally defined flood map

- If no map, locate on site entirely outside floodplain subject to 1% or greater chance of flooding in any given year.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Define: Land identified as Habitat

A
  • Threatened or endangered species live there (US Endangered Species Act)
  • GH (possibly extinct), G1 (critically imperilled), or G2 (imperilled) defined by NatureServe
  • Species not covered by NatureServe, but locally considered endangered.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Define: land near Water bodies

A

Areas on or within 100’ of a water body, except for minor improvements (Bike/pedestrian, maintain natural elements, one single-story structure per 300’ on avg, not exceeding 500sf)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Define: land near Wetlands

A

Areas on or within 50’ of a wetland, except for minor improvements (Bike/pedestrian, maintain natural elements, one single-story structure per 300’ on avg, not exceeding 500sf)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

(LT - High Priority Site) What is Option 1 for this credit?

A

Locate the project on an infill location in a historic district. (1pt, 2pts CS)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

(LT - High Priority Site) What is Option 2 for this credit?

A

Priority Designation (1pt, 2pts CS), locate the project on one of the following:

  • A site listed by EPA National Priorities List
  • Federal Empowerment Zone site
  • Federal Enterprise Community site
  • Federal Renewal Community site
  • Dept of Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Qualified Low-Income Community
  • Local equivalent program
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

(LT - High Priority Site) What is Option 3 for this credit?

A 
Brownfield Remediation (2pts, 3pts CS) 
- Locate on brownfield where JHA requires remediation.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

(LT - High Priority Site) How can a project earn exemplary performance on this credit?

A

Pursue Option 2 or 3 in addition to Option 1

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

(LT - Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses) What is Option 1 for this credit?

A

Surrounding Density (2-3pts, 2-4 CS) Locate the project on a site whose surrounding existing density (within a 1/4 mile radius of the project boundary) meets the values in Table 1 of the reference guide.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

(LT - Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses) What types of spaces are excluded from density calculations for schools?

A
  • Fields and buildings used during sporting events only

- Playgrounds

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

(LT - Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses) What is Option 2 for this credit?

A

Diverse Uses (1-2pts) Make the building’s main entrance within 1/2 mile of 4-7 (1pt) or 8+ (2pts) existing and publicly available diverse uses.

  • A use counts as only one type
  • No more than two of the same type count
  • Uses must represent at least three categories
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

(LT - Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses) How can a warehouse or distribution center achieve this credit?

A
  • Use a previously developed site that was used for industrial or commercial purposes (2pts)
  • Above, plus an adjacent site that is industrial (3pts)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

(LT - Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses) How can a warehouse or distribution center earn transportation credits?

A

Site has two or three (1pt) or four (2pts) of the following:

  • Within 10 mile driving of main logistics hub (airport, seaport, etc.)
  • Within 1 mile of a highway
  • Within 1 mile of active freight rail line
  • Site is served by an active freight rail spur
18
Q

(LT - Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses) How can a healthcare project achieve Surrounding Density (1pt)

A

Locate on site w/ surrounding density within 1/4 mile radius is:

  • 7 dwelling units/acre with a .5 FAR
  • 22,000sf/acre of buildable land
19
Q

(LT - Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses) How can a healthcare project achieve Diverse Uses (1pt)

A

Building’s main entrance within 1/2 mile walking distance of 7 uses

20
Q

(LT - Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses) How can a project achieve 2 points for surrounding density?

A
  • Nonresidential FAR of .5 and
  • Residential DU/acre > 7
  • Combined 22,000sf/acre
21
Q

(LT - Access to Quality Transit) How close must a project entry be to common transportation modes? Ex. Bus, streetcar, or rideshare stops

A

1/4 mile

22
Q

(LT - Access to Quality Transit) How close must a project entry be to heavy transportation modes? Ex. Bus rapid transit, rail stations, or ferry terminals?

A

1/2 mile

23
Q

(LT - Access to Quality Transit) What are the point thresholds for daily transit trips from multiple transit modalities?

A

Weekday/Weekend - Points (C/S Points)
72/40 - 1pt
144/108 - 3pts
360/216 - 5pts (6pts)

24
Q

(LT - Access to Quality Transit) What is considered walking distance for students from a school?

A
  • Grade 8 and below: 3/4 mile

- Grade 9 and above: 1.5 mile

25
Q

(LT - Access to Quality Transit) What percentage of students need to live in walking distance in order for a school to earn points for pedestrian access? (1-4pts)

A
  • 50% (1pt)
  • 60% (2pts)
  • 70% or more (4pts)
26
Q

(LT - Bicycle Facilities) How close must short-term bicycle storage be to the building’s main entrance?

A

100’

27
Q

(LT - Bicycle Facilities) What are the bicycle storage requirements for a Commercial or Institutional project? (Case 1)

A
  • Short Term Storage: 2.5% of all peak visitors (minimum of 4)
  • Long Term Storage: 5% of regular occupants (minimum 4)
  • One shower for first 100 regular occupants, another for each 150 thereafter
28
Q

(LT - Bicycle Facilities) What are the bicycle storage requirements for a Residential project? (Case 2)

A
  • Short Term Storage: 2.5% of all peak visitors (minimum of 4)
  • Long Term Storage: 30% of regular occupants, no less than one storage space per unit
29
Q

(LT - Bicycle Facilities) How close must long-term bicycle storage be to any of the building’s functional entrances?

A

100’

30
Q

(LT - Bicycle Facilities) A project should be located near a bicycle network that connects to what?

A
  • At least 10 diverse uses; or

- A bus stop, rail station, or ferry terminal (within 3-mile biking distance of project boundary

31
Q

(LT - Bicycle Facilities) What are the bike storage requirements for retail buildings?

A
  • 2 spaces per 5,000sf
  • No less than 2 per building
  • Long term: 5% of regular occupants
32
Q

(LT - Bicycle Facilities) How far away can the bicycle network be?

A

200 yards

33
Q

(LT - Reduced Parking Footprint) What are the high-level requirements for this credit?

A
  • Do not exceed minimum local code required parking
  • Provide parking capacity that is a percentage reduction below the ratios in the Institute of Transportation Engineers’ Planning Handbook
34
Q

(LT - Reduced Parking Footprint) What reduction must non-dense projects achieve?

A

20% reduction from base ratios

60% exemplary

35
Q

(LT - Reduced Parking Footprint) What reduction must dense or transit-served projects achieve?

A

40% reduction from base ratios

80% exemplary

36
Q

(LT - Reduced Parking Footprint) What parking spaces are counted for this credit?

A
  • All off-street parking used by the project

- Parking on public streets is excluded

37
Q

(LT - Green Vehicles) What percentage of parking spaces should be designated for green vehicles?

A

5%

38
Q

(LT - Green Vehicles) When is a vehicle considered green?

A

When it scores a 45+ on the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) annual vehicle rating guide

39
Q

(LT - Green Vehicles) What discount rate should be given to green vehicles in a paid lot?

A

20%, must be publicly posted

40
Q

(LT - Green Vehicles) Option 1 - How can a project earn credit for providing electric vehicle charging?

A

Electrical vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) in 2% of spaces (clearly identified and reserved)

  • Provide level 2 charging (208-240v or greater)
  • Comply with regional/local standards
  • Networked to help with demand-response and off-peak charging
41
Q

(LT - Green Vehicles) How can schools earn this credit?

A

Develop a plan for every bus to meet:

  • Nitrogen oxide emissions of .5g or less per brake horsepower-hour
  • Particulate matter emissions of .01g or less per brake horsepower-hour

*must be within 7 years of certification

42
Q

(LT - Green Vehicles) How can warehouses achieve this credit?

A
  • Option 1 - Provide one alternative-fuel vehicle

- Option 2 - Reduce truck idling

LEED AP BD+C Ryan (10 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions