Project Surroundings and Public Outreach - 11 Flashcards
What are some ways the TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE is referred to?
- Economics, ecology, environment
- People, profit, planet
- Economics, ecology, social equity
What is the triple bottom line?
A change from being primarily financially driven to considering economics, environment, and social responsibility.
What is life cycle costing?
Evaluates a product’s economic performance
What is life cycle assessment?
The investigation and valuation of the environmental impacts of a given product or service caused or necessitated by its existence.
Why should you use life cycle costing?
To maximize net savings when comparing alternatives that fulfill the same performance requirements, but differ with respect to initial costs and operating costs.
When should life cycle assessment be used?
When considering the products long term environmental impact over the products lifetime.
True or False: LEED projects are more expensive than traditional projects
False
How many points can be earned in the Innovation category?
6 Points
How many Regional Priority credits can a LEED project earn?
4 Points
What is the maximum number of points a project can earn under the Regional Credit category?
Under the Regional Priority credit 4 points is the maximum any project may earn.
LOCAL ZONING requirements are defined as:
Local government regulations imposed to:
- promote orderly development of private lands
- prevent land-use conflicts.
Which has precedent in a project, LEED requirements or local codes?
Local codes must be followed first.
What codes must LEED projects follow?
Projects should review relevant and applicable laws, codes, local ordinances, statutes, and industry-related standards.
What must be checked to determine what type of building can be built on a piece of land?
Local zoning requirements.
What are local ordinances?
A law usually found in a municipal code.
What are local codes?
Building codes developed in respective state or local jurisdiction
(+ State and local jurisdictions may develop their own regulations or adopt building codes based on national model codes.
+ State and local codes are typically based on national model codes published by the International Code Council (ICC))
What additional green building project and building construction budget are there (3)?
- Life cycle cost analysis
- Green Building experts
- Contingency plans for additional Research
What other green building rating systems are available?
- Green Globes
- BREEAM
- Green Star
- IgCC
What are I-codes?
The I-Codes are a complete set of comprehensive, coordinated building safety and fire prevention codes.
(The International Codes, or I-Codes, published by ICC, provide minimum safeguards for people at home, at school, and in the workplace. )
What is the IgCC?
The IgCC provides the building industry with language that both broadens and strengthens building codes in a way that will accelerate the construction of high performance green buildings.
What is an OCCUPIED SPACE?
Enclosed areas intended for human activities.
What are examples of UNOCCUPIED SPACES?
Mechanical rooms, stairwells, closets
What are environmental externalities?
Transactions in which one or more parties to the transaction are not compensated and may have little choice in the transaction. Air pollution, for example, is a visible externality of manufacturing, the cost of which is generally paid by others.
What is the purpose of a life-cycle assessment?
To understand the trade-offs of material selection and energy performance
What is a negative environmental externality of locating a project in an area does not have diverse uses and is not densely developed?
Increased air pollution
What are the benefits of LEED-certified buildings (6)?
- Lower operating costs and increased asset value
- Reduced waste sent to landfills
- Energy and water conservation
- More healthful and productive environments for occupants
- Reductions in greenhouse gas emissions
- Qualification for tax rebates, zoning allow
What are examples of STRUCTURAL INCENTIVES for green building (2)?
- Expedited review / permitting process
2. Density and height bonuses
What are examples of FINANCIAL INCENTIVES for green building (4)?
- Tax credits
- Fee reductions / waivers
- Grants
- Lowinterest loans (Revolving loan funds)
What are examples of NON-FINANCIAL INCENTIVES for green building (2)?
- Technical assistance
2. Marketing assistance
How much energy do green buildings use?
28% less than typical buildings.
What are regional priority credits?
Regional Priority acknowledges that different regions in the world have different needs and has selected existing credits in the rating system that should be a priority.
