What is one difference between LEED Interpretations and project CIRs?
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There are three significant ways in which LEED Interpretations are different
from Project CIRs:
1. Precedent-setting
LEED Interpretations are to be used by any project certifying under an
applicable rating system. All project teams are required to adhere to all
LEED interpretations posted before their registration date. This also applies
to other addenda. Adherence to rulings posted after a project registers is
optional, but strongly encouraged.
A Project CIR can only be used by the project that submitted it.
2. Published Online
LEED interpretations will be published in a searchable database at
usgbc.org. Project CIRs are not published publicly.
, 3. Subject to consensus-based review
LEED interpretations undergo review by the US Green Building Council's
(USGBC) member-selected volunteer LEED committees.
Project CIRs are created by the certification review teams at the Green
Building Certification Institute (GBCI).
Which of the following instances of documentation is an acceptable form when the
name of the organization is appearing in a press release for the first time?
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. U.S. Green Building Council
USGBC Name: The official organization name is the U.S. Green Building
Council. 'USGBC' is the official acronym. Use the complete name for any
first reference. Subsequent references in copy may use USGBC. NOTE:
When using 'USGBC' as a noun, do not precede with 'the.' For example:
Contact USGBC for more information.
What is the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) intended to replace?
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, Traditional building codes
The IgCC provides the building industry with language that both broadens
and strengthens building codes in a way that will accelerate the
construction of high performance green buildings.
Jurisdictions that adopt the IgCC into their building codes can enforce
them.
By having comprehensive mandatory codes, building owners can
experience the benefits of green building.
Which of the following are green building rating systems that exist in addition to
LEED?
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Green Globes
Green Globes is an online green building rating and certification tool that is
used primarily in Canada and the USA.
BREEAM
BREEAM is the world's leading environmental assessment method and
rating system for buildings.
Green Star
Green Star is Australia's trusted mark of quality for the design and
construction of sustainable buildings, fit outs, and communities.
What impact category most directly helps with the people aspect of the triple bottom
line?
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, Enhance social equity, environmental justice, and community quality of life
What LEED credit category rewards projects within relatively dense areas, near
diverse uses, with access to a variety of transportation options, or on sites with
development constraints?
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Location and Transportation
What part of LEED Online can be used to obtain a real-time snapshot of the project's
progress?
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The project timeline
The project timeline gives an overview of all the steps of the project's
process via real-time snapshots.
What additional LEED certification would a project team likely pursue for an office
building that has already earned LEED BD+C: Core and Shell if the offices will be
leased out to tenants?
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LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors
LEED BD+C: Core and Shell covers base building elements such as
structure, envelope and the HVAC system. Once a tenant has been
established then additional certifications can be earned.
Give this one a try later!
There are three significant ways in which LEED Interpretations are different
from Project CIRs:
1. Precedent-setting
LEED Interpretations are to be used by any project certifying under an
applicable rating system. All project teams are required to adhere to all
LEED interpretations posted before their registration date. This also applies
to other addenda. Adherence to rulings posted after a project registers is
optional, but strongly encouraged.
A Project CIR can only be used by the project that submitted it.
2. Published Online
LEED interpretations will be published in a searchable database at
usgbc.org. Project CIRs are not published publicly.
, 3. Subject to consensus-based review
LEED interpretations undergo review by the US Green Building Council's
(USGBC) member-selected volunteer LEED committees.
Project CIRs are created by the certification review teams at the Green
Building Certification Institute (GBCI).
Which of the following instances of documentation is an acceptable form when the
name of the organization is appearing in a press release for the first time?
Give this one a try later!
. U.S. Green Building Council
USGBC Name: The official organization name is the U.S. Green Building
Council. 'USGBC' is the official acronym. Use the complete name for any
first reference. Subsequent references in copy may use USGBC. NOTE:
When using 'USGBC' as a noun, do not precede with 'the.' For example:
Contact USGBC for more information.
What is the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) intended to replace?
Give this one a try later!
, Traditional building codes
The IgCC provides the building industry with language that both broadens
and strengthens building codes in a way that will accelerate the
construction of high performance green buildings.
Jurisdictions that adopt the IgCC into their building codes can enforce
them.
By having comprehensive mandatory codes, building owners can
experience the benefits of green building.
Which of the following are green building rating systems that exist in addition to
LEED?
Give this one a try later!
Green Globes
Green Globes is an online green building rating and certification tool that is
used primarily in Canada and the USA.
BREEAM
BREEAM is the world's leading environmental assessment method and
rating system for buildings.
Green Star
Green Star is Australia's trusted mark of quality for the design and
construction of sustainable buildings, fit outs, and communities.
What impact category most directly helps with the people aspect of the triple bottom
line?
Give this one a try later!
, Enhance social equity, environmental justice, and community quality of life
What LEED credit category rewards projects within relatively dense areas, near
diverse uses, with access to a variety of transportation options, or on sites with
development constraints?
Give this one a try later!
Location and Transportation
What part of LEED Online can be used to obtain a real-time snapshot of the project's
progress?
Give this one a try later!
The project timeline
The project timeline gives an overview of all the steps of the project's
process via real-time snapshots.
What additional LEED certification would a project team likely pursue for an office
building that has already earned LEED BD+C: Core and Shell if the offices will be
leased out to tenants?
Give this one a try later!
LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors
LEED BD+C: Core and Shell covers base building elements such as
structure, envelope and the HVAC system. Once a tenant has been
established then additional certifications can be earned.
