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LEED Green Associate: Practice
Exam #1 & Terms Questions and
Answer | Latest Update 2024/2025
Biodegradable
~~> Capable of decomposing under natural conditions.
Carbon Footprint
~~> A measure of greenhouse gas emissions associated with an activity.
Ecosystem
~~> A basic unit of nature that includes a community of organisms and
their nonliving environment linked by biological, chemical, and physical
processes.
Environmental Sustainability
~~> Long term maintenance of ecosystem components and functions for
future generations.
High Performance Green Building
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~~> A structure designed to conserve water and energy; use space,
materials, and resources efficiently; minimize construction waste; and create
a harmful indoor environment
Integrated Design Team
~~> All the individuals involved in a building project from early int eh
design process, including the design professionals, the owner's
representatives, and the general contractor and subcontractors
Life Cycle Assessment
~~> Ana analysis of the environmental aspects and potential impacts
associated with a product, process, or service
Market Transformation
~~> Systematic improvements in the performance of a market or market
segment. Ex: EPA's Energy Star program has shifted the performance of
homes, buildings, and appliances toward higher levels of energy efficiency
by providing recognition and comparative performance information through
its Energy Star labels
Regenerative Design
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~~> Sustainable plans for built environments that improve existing
conditions. Goes beyond reducing impacts to create positive change in the
local and global environments - the level beyond sustainable
Sustainability
~~> Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own needs (Brundtland Commission)
What constitutes the largest use of energy in buildings in the United States?
~~> Space Heating
Green building emphasizes using what type of design process?
~~> Integrative
What are the three dimensions of sustainability often described as the triple
bottom line or the three legged stool?
~~> Economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and social
responsibility
What life cycle assessment is used to determine the ___?
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~~> Environmental aspects and potential impacts of green building
When is the best time to incorporate an integrative approach for a building
project?
~~> Predesign
Credit weightings are based on ___?
~~> Environmental impacts and human benefits
Implementation of green building strategies such as daylighting, passive
cooling, high efficiency mechanical systems, and stack ventilation contribute
to what type of cost savings?
~~> Reduced life cycle costs
The installation of low flow faucet aerators at hand washing stations will result
in which of the following?
~~> Reduced energy use & reduced water use
Which type of site is it environmentally preferable to build on?
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
LEED Green Associate: Practice
Exam #1 & Terms Questions and
Answer | Latest Update 2024/2025
Biodegradable
~~> Capable of decomposing under natural conditions.
Carbon Footprint
~~> A measure of greenhouse gas emissions associated with an activity.
Ecosystem
~~> A basic unit of nature that includes a community of organisms and
their nonliving environment linked by biological, chemical, and physical
processes.
Environmental Sustainability
~~> Long term maintenance of ecosystem components and functions for
future generations.
High Performance Green Building
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
, 2 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+
~~> A structure designed to conserve water and energy; use space,
materials, and resources efficiently; minimize construction waste; and create
a harmful indoor environment
Integrated Design Team
~~> All the individuals involved in a building project from early int eh
design process, including the design professionals, the owner's
representatives, and the general contractor and subcontractors
Life Cycle Assessment
~~> Ana analysis of the environmental aspects and potential impacts
associated with a product, process, or service
Market Transformation
~~> Systematic improvements in the performance of a market or market
segment. Ex: EPA's Energy Star program has shifted the performance of
homes, buildings, and appliances toward higher levels of energy efficiency
by providing recognition and comparative performance information through
its Energy Star labels
Regenerative Design
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
, 3 | P a g e | © copyright 2024/2025 | Grade A+
~~> Sustainable plans for built environments that improve existing
conditions. Goes beyond reducing impacts to create positive change in the
local and global environments - the level beyond sustainable
Sustainability
~~> Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own needs (Brundtland Commission)
What constitutes the largest use of energy in buildings in the United States?
~~> Space Heating
Green building emphasizes using what type of design process?
~~> Integrative
What are the three dimensions of sustainability often described as the triple
bottom line or the three legged stool?
~~> Economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and social
responsibility
What life cycle assessment is used to determine the ___?
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
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~~> Environmental aspects and potential impacts of green building
When is the best time to incorporate an integrative approach for a building
project?
~~> Predesign
Credit weightings are based on ___?
~~> Environmental impacts and human benefits
Implementation of green building strategies such as daylighting, passive
cooling, high efficiency mechanical systems, and stack ventilation contribute
to what type of cost savings?
~~> Reduced life cycle costs
The installation of low flow faucet aerators at hand washing stations will result
in which of the following?
~~> Reduced energy use & reduced water use
Which type of site is it environmentally preferable to build on?
Master01 | September, 2024/2025 | Latest update
