Section 1: Basics Flashcards
What is an LSC?
LEED Steering Committee
How many points are required for gold certified?
60 - 79
Which rating system requires the project team to establish a Preliminary Rating?
LEED for Homes
What is the most effective way to assure the development and implementation of an integrated building design during the pre-design phase?
Participation of the entire team
In the United States, buildings accounts for what percentage of total raw materials use?
40%
What are prerequisites?
Prerequisites are required elements or green building strategies that must be included in any LEED-certified project
CIR’s are administered by which body?
GBCI
How frequently are correction and clarification of credit language updated?
Quarterly
What are the three MPR’s (Minimum program requirement’s)?
- Must be in a permanent location on existing land
- Must use reasonable LEED boundaries
- Must comply with project size requirements
List two advantages of having the LEED goal-setting meeting early on in the project
- To evaluate costs of pursuing various credits and strategies
- To receive discounted project registration fees
What are the project size requirements under the LEED for Homes Rating Systems?
Must be a dwelling unit, which must include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation
What is the responsibility of the contractor?
Responsible for the completion (if required) and construction of a facility, including site work
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)
Feedback loops—positive or negative—depend on what?
Flows of information
List some of the LEED Project Administrator’s responsibilities.
- Establish user documents
- Register project
- Set up team members
- Assign credit responsibilities
- Submit documents to GBCI
What does CIR stand for?
Credit interpretation request
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
Interior Design + Construction (ID+C) are suitable for what kind of project?
Projects that are a complete interior fit-out
When was Greenbuild launched?
2002
What is the triple bottom line?
- Social people
- Environmental planet
- Economic profit
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
USGBC is responsible for:
LEED Rating Systems, as well of educational programs and reference guides
What book directs the activities of the design group, starting from the pre-design stage through all the successive stages?
The LEED Reference guide
Who can use the USGBC logo?
Only USGBC members in good standing
Explain the life cycle cost
A life cycle cost (LCC) is the sum of all recurring and one-time (non-recurring) costs over the full life span or a specified period of a good, service, structure, or system
Define tradeoff as it relates to the LEED credits
A tradeoff happens when a single strategy for one credit and/or prerequisite hurts another
When was LEED launched?
1998
What are the two phases of a LEED split review?
- Design
- Construction
List the three objectives of the LEED minimum program requirements
- Protect the integrity of the LEED program.
- Reduce certification process challenges.
- Give clear guidance to users
What is the basis for LEED Certification fees?
The project square footage
What does GBCI stand for?
Green Building Certification Institute
Give an overview of GBCI
To provide third-party project certification and professional credentials recognising excellence in green building performance and practice
What does TAG stand for?
Technical Advisory Group
What is the responsibility of the architect?
Responsible for the design of green building strategies, including overall site planning and interior space
Briefly describe the iterative process
Constantly checking goals against the project vision and to see if goals are being met
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
In the United States, buildings accounts for what percentage of total waste output?
30% (136 million tons annually)
What is the approach to ensure effective implementation of a variety of sustainable design strategies?
Whole-building approach
What is the “cornerstone for developing sustainable buildings”?
Integrated building design
GBCI is responsible for:
Project Certification and Professional Accreditation
Who is responsible for the following?
establish user documents register project set up team members assign credit responsibilities submit documents to GBCI
LEED Project Administrator
Neighborhood Development (ND) are suitable for what kind of project?
New land development projects or redevelopment projects containing residential uses, nonresidential uses, or a mix
What does CxA stand for?
Commissioning Authority
What are credits?
Credits are optional elements— strategies that projects can elect to pursue to gain points toward LEED certification
A system where the output may signal the system to stop changing is known as what?
A negative feedback loop
Building Operations + Maintenance (O+M) are suitable for what kind of project?
Existing buildings that are undergoing improvement work or little to no construction
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 MPR stand for?
Minimum Program Requirements
What is the minimum number of points for project certification?
40
How many points are required for Silver certified?
50 - 59
What is the responsibility of the facility manager?
Responsible for maintaining a building and site during operations
When was the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) founded?
1992
What is a closed system?
A set of actions/materials with a closed loop. Closed systems are considered to be the most sustainable because there is no “waste” or final end product. The system continues on and on independently.