USGB & Its Programs Flashcards
When & where was the USGBC founded?
Early 1990s
Washington, DC
“To transform the ways buildings and communities are designed, built, and orperated, enabling an envorionmentally and socially responsible, healthy, & prosperous environment that improves the quality of life” is what?
USGBC’s mission
“Buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation” is whose vision?
USGBC
What is LEED?
Most widely known and used green building program in the world
When was the first Greenbuild International Conference & Expo held?
2002
How many chapters does USGBC have?
76 regional
What are the 7 guiding principles of USGBC?
- establishing leadership
- promoting the triple bottom line
- maintaining integrity
- fostering social equity
- reconciling humanity with nature
- exhibiting transparency
- ensuring inclusiveness
The LEED Green Building Rating System is a voluntary, consensus-based rating system that provides 3rd-party verification that a building or community was designed and built to establish what 6 key factors?
energy savings water efficiency location efficiency improved indoor environmental quality stewardship of resources sensitivity to their impacts
Why was LEED created?
- define green building by establishing a common standard of measurement
- promote integrated, whole-building design practices
- recognize environmental leadership in the building industry
- stimulate green competition
- raise consumer awareness of green building benefits
- transform the building market
What level of LEED is now required for federal buildings?
Gold
Why are LEED buildings more efficient than standard buildings?
- energy efficient & lower operating costs
- consume less potable water
- increased building value
- marketing tool for developers & high occupancy rates
- fewer problems in operations phase
- increased productivity b/c healthier environment
- life cycle cost lower
Why is productivity typically higher in LEED buildings?
Healthier environment
- increased indoor air
- more open spaces
- increased accoustic performance
What is BREEAM & where is it used?
Building research establishment environmental assessment method
- UK & Europe
What is CASBEE & where is it used?
Comprehensive assessment system for built environmental efficiency
- Japan
What is GBI & where is it used?
Green globes us/green building initiative
- canada
What is GBTool/SBTool?
Online international green building rating system
A code that establishes baseline regulations about the green features of projects & addresses a building’s water & energy effficiency, site impacts, types and contents of materials used
International green construction code
IgCC
Who was IgCC established by?
ICC
What is ICC & what do they do?
International code council
- develop building codes mainly dedicated to building safety & fire prevention
Local jurisdictions & local building codes started to adopt IgCC codes, which enforce what?
Implementation of green principles in both design & construction phases
Unlike other building rating systems, when ____is adapted by local jurisdictions/codes, it becomes enforcable
IgCC
What is the USGBC’s sister organization, & what do they do?
GBCI (green business certification inc)
- administers LEED building certifications & LEED professional accreditations
Who reviews LEED applications, determines if qualifications are met, and grants LEED certificates?
GBCI
LEED Green Associate
Green associate
- demonstate green building knowledge in non-technical fields of practice
- basic knowledge of green design, construction & operations
- up to date understanding of green building principles & practices
What is an appropriate title for LEED GA?
Not GA - Green Associate
What are the LEED accredited professional with specialty certifications?
- LEED AP Building + Construction (AP BD+C)
- LEED AP Interior Design + Construction (AP ID+C)
- LEED AP Operations & Maintenance (AP O+M)
- LEED AP Neighborhood Development (AP ND)
- LEED AP Homes
What is a LEED AP legacy?
Credential without specialty granted to professionals who passed LEED AP exam before 2009
What is a LEED Fellow?
- Most exceptional green building professionals
- Most prestigeous certification awarded
- made significant contributions in teaching, mentoring, research with proven outcomes
- have history of exemplary leadership, impactful commitment, service & advocacy in green building & sustainability
What is LEED for Home Green Raters?
Provide on site verification to every LEED for Homes project
What is the only LEED certification that requires on site verification?
LEED for Homes
LEED education programs are developed & managed by who?
USGBC
Who runs LEED online?
USGBC & GBCI
LEED credentials are for ___; LEED rating systems are for ____
People;
Buildings/neighborhoods
_____ are accredited; ____ are certified
Professionals;
Buildings
Under the Credential Maintenance Program (CMP), LEED GA’s have to take ___ hours of CEUs & LEED AP’s have to take ___ hours of CEUs every 2 years
15;
30
What can project teams do on LEED online?
- Register their project
- Pay cert fees
- Upload LEED submittals, docs & photos
- Access credit templates & calculators
- Contact project reviewers
- Contact customer support
- send credit interpretation ruling (CIR)
When is a credit interpretation ruling (CIR) issued?
When project team has questions about the details of a prerequesite/credit
For documenting LEED prerequisites/credits, what should project teams fill out on LEED online?
Credit templates
What does GBCI do?
- reviews LEED applications
- determines if qualifications are met
- grants LEED certificates
In what year was BREEAM established?
1990
How much does a CIR cost?
$220
