Section 1: Basics Flashcards
LEED refers to a campus as what?
Projects on a Shared Site, which certifies multiple buildings located on one site and under the control of a single entity
What does USGBC stand for?
U.S Green Building Council
What is the triple bottom line?
- Social
- Environmental
- Economic
What does LEED stand for?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
What is the responsibility of the architect?
Responsible for the design of green building strategies, including overall site planning and interior space
What is the MEP engineer responsible for?
Responsible for the design of the energy and water systems of a building, more specifically, the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components, including thermal impacts
What is the responsibility of the landscape architect?
Responsible for the selection of trees and plants, the impacts of shading, and water efficiency for irrigation; also responsible for vegetated roof design
What is the responsibility of the civil engineer?
Responsible for site design, including storm water management, open space requirements, and site protection
What is the responsibility of the contractor?
Responsible for the completion (if required) and construction of a facility, including site work
What is the responsibility of the facility manager?
Responsible for maintaining a building and site during operations
What is the vision of the USGBC?
Buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation
What is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building?
Greenbuild
When was the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) founded?
1992
When was Greenbuild launched?
2002
What are prerequisites?
Prerequisites are required elements or green building strategies that must be included in any LEED-certified project
What are credits?
Credits are optional elements— strategies that projects can elect to pursue to gain points toward LEED certification
Achieving LEED certification requires what?
Satisfying all prerequisites and earning a minimum number of credits
What are the three main categories under the LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system?
- Smart location and linkage
- Neighbourhood pattern and design
- Green infrastructure and buildings
What does TAG stand for?
Technical Advisory Group
What does HVAC stand for?
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
What are the six main categories for the LEED rating systems:
- Location & Transportation (LT)
- Sustainable Sites (SS)
- Water Efficiency (WE)
- Energy & Atmosphere (EA)
- Materials & Resource (MR)
- Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ)
What is the minimum number of points for project certification?
40
LEED Certified requires what range of points?
40 - 49
How many points are required for Silver certified?
50 - 59