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
