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
How many points are required for gold certified?
60 - 79
How many points are required for Platinum certified?
80+
When was LEED launched?
1998
How frequently are correction and clarification of credit language updated?
Quarterly
How are credits weighted?
By the strongest relationship to the impact categories of greatest concern
Why would state and local governments are analyzing and revising their building codes?
To better align with their sustainability goals and green building programs
Many local governments are finding that regulatory minimums for the private sector may need upgrades and more comprehensive enforcement strategies to improve what?
- Public health
- Safety
- Environmental quality
What does IGCC stand for?
The International Green Construction Code
What does GBCI stand for?
Green Building Certification Institute
Give an overview of USGBC?
A nonprofit composed of leaders from every sector of the building industry to promote buildings and communities that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work
Give an overview of GBCI
To provide third-party project certification and professional credentials recognising excellence in green building performance and practice
USGBC is responsible for:
LEED Rating Systems, as well of educational programs and reference guides
GBCI is responsible for:
Project Certification and Professional Accreditation
What is the first step of the LEED certification process?
Registration
What is the final step of the LEED certification process?
Certification or Denial
What are the steps in the LEED project certification process?
- Project registration
- Application preparation
- Submission
- Application review
- Certification
What does CIR stand for?
Credit interpretation request
CIR’s are administered by which body?
GBCI
All LEED Interpretations are publicly posted where?
The online Addenda database
Which LEED accreditation validates basic understanding of green building and the professional field, as gained through experience in sustainability and green building or related educational experience?
LEED Associate
Which LEED accreditation demonstrates a deep familiarity with the LEED rating systems developed through active participation in and contribution to a LEED-registered project?
LEED Accredited Proffessional
Which LEED accreditation distinguishes professional leadership, contribution to the standards of practice and body of knowledge, and continual improvement in the field?
LEED Fellow
Which body is responsible for the appeals process?
GBCI
Feedback loops—positive or negative—depend on what?
Flows of information
Delivering real-time energy information where operators can act on the information and make changes is known as what?
The Prius Effect
Places to intervene in a system which increase effectiveness are known as what?
Leverage Points
Taking materials, use them to make something, and then discard what remains is an example of what kind of system?
Open system
What is value engineering?
A formal review based on the project’s intended function and conducted to identify alternatives that reduce costs and improve performance, this is a critical part of the sustainable design process
What are leverage points?
Places to Intervene in a system which increase effectiveness