Summary LEED Green Associate Complete Test Bank complete A+ study guide

LEED Green Associate Complete Test Bank with a Complete A+ study guide. Who can use the USGMC Member Logo? - Only USGBC Members in good standing. What can be used to assist with the certification of projects in a campus of multi-building setting such as corporate campuses, college campuses and government installations? - ** The LEED for Multiple Buildings and On-Campus Building rating system provides direction in applying LEED for New Construction to projects in a campus or multi-building settings -- It is intended for projects where either (1) several buildings are constructed at once or in phases, or (2) a single building is constructed in a setting or existing buildings with common ownership or planning with the ability to share amenities or common design features. What is the EPAct of 1992? - The Energy Policy Act of 1992 covers many products and services related to energy. It also sets standards for toilets and other water fixtures in both commercial and residential models. What does an Energy Star rating refer to? - The Energy Star rating is a measure of a buildings energy performance compared with that of similar buildings, as determined by Energy Star Portfolio Manager. A score of 50 represents average building performance. What does Certification by Forest Stewardship Council mean? - Certification means forest managers have adopted environmentally and socially responible forest management practices. And certification allows companies to manufacture and sell products made from sustainable wood. CIRs can be used for what purpose? - CIRs are used to ask one clear and concise question for technical and administrative guidance on MPRs, Prerequisites and Credits. For multiple building developments who determines the LEED Project Boundary? - The project team. Who can volunteer for LEED committees? - Anyone. What is Environmental Building News? - A monthly newsletter featuring comprehensive, practical information on a wide range of topics related to sustainable building. What are the LEED Reference Guide's used for? - A user's manual that guides a LEED project from registration to certification of the design and construction of a project. What do the LEED Reference Guide's contain? - Strategies, case studies, and documentation requirements for each credits and prerequisites in a rating system. What types of information can be found on USGBC/s website? - Update information on the rating systems. What is the LEED Project Boundary? - It is the portion of the project site that is submitted for LEED certification and must be used consistently. What is the LEED technical Advisory Group responsible for? - Providing a consistent source of technical advice to LEED committees and working groups with respect to credit and prerequisite improvement and supporting tool development. How does GERRYMANDERING relate to a LEED project boundary? - Gerrymandering of a LEED project boundary is prohibited: the boundary may not unreasonably exclude sections of land to create boundaries in unreasonable shapes for the sole purpose of complying with prerequisites or credits. Who authorizes use of the USGBC logos? - The USGBC marketing department authorizes use of the logos Who are CIRs submitted? - Credit interpretation requests must be submitted through LEED online. What should be submitted for a CIR? - Provide a brief but clear description of the challenge countered, emphasize the intent of the prerequisite or credit, and if possible, the project team should offer potential solutions to the problem or a proposed interpretation. What type of Rating System is not available through LEED Online? - LEED for Homes What is the minimum Floor Area requirement for New Construction, Core and Shell, Schools, Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance? - The LEED project must include a minimum of 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. How much does it cost for USGBC non-members to register a project? - $1200 What does an APPEAL cost per credit? - $500 What is the cost for a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)? - $220 If a project is awarded LEED Platinum certification, what does the project receive? - The project will receive a rebate for ALL certification fees. What LEED rating systems are available? - NC EB: O&M CI CS Schools Retail Health care Homes Neighborhood Development What doe LEED stand for? - The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System What are the different point levels for LEED certification? - Certified, 40-49 Points Silver, 50-59 Points Gold, 60-79 points Platinum, 80+ points If four LEED AP's are on a project, with is the total number of points a project team can earn? - One What type of products are related to the Green Seal standard? - Paints and primers Why does USGBC have logo policies? - USGBC logo policies exist to make sure LEED retains its credibility and identity. What is a LEED Credit? - Part of the LEED Rating System. Projects earn points by meeting the requirements of credits in order to achieve building certification. What Credit categories are shared among all rating systems? - SS WE EA MR IEQ What are the LEED Certification LEVELS - Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum What is the highest LEED Certification LEVEL? - Platinum What types of projects would LEED for New Construction be used for? - New high-performance commercial and institutional projects What types of projects would LEED for Commercial Interiors be used for? - Tenant Improvements What types of projects would LEED for Core and Shell be used for? - For designers, builders, developers and new building owners who want to address sustainable design for new core and shell construction. Covers base building elements such as structure, envelope and the HVAC system. What types of projects would LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance be sued for? - Building owners and operators to measure operations, improvements and maintenance. What types of projects would LEED for Schools be used for? - The design and contstruction of K-12 schools. Based on LEED NC rating system, it addresses issues such as classroom acoustics, master planning, mold prevention and environmental site assessment. What types of projects would LEED for Healthcare be used for? - Sustainable planning, design and construction for high-performance healthcare facilities. True/False: A product can earn LEED certification? - False True or False: LEED projects are more expensive than traditional projects - Generally this is false, but sometimes they cost more or less depending on the situation. This point is often argued among the building community. What is Emissivity? - The ratio of the radiation emitted by a surface to the radiation emitted by a black body at the same temperature. It measures a material's ability to radiate absorbed energy. What is albedo? - Albedo is synonymous with solar reflectance. It is a measure of the ability of a surface material to reflect sunlight in forms of visible, infrared, and ultraviolet wavelengths, which is measured on a scale of 0 to 1. Black paints has an albedo of 0 and white paint as an albedo of 1. What does Solar reflectance index (SRI) account for? - The SRI index is a numerical representation of a material's ability to reject or reflect solar heat. SRI is determined by measuring temperature changes or by using an ASTM standard based on the solar spectrum. What is solar reflectance? - Solar reflectance is synonymous with albedo. It is a measure of the ability of a surface material to reflect sunlight in forms of visible, infrared, and ultraviolet wavelengths, which is measured on a scale of 0 to 1. Black paints has an albedo of 0 and white paint as an albedo of 1. What is Heat Island Effect? - The heat island effect is a situation where the absorption of heat by hardscapes, buildings and dark materials then radiates to surrounding areas. The term describes the event where radiant air and surface temperatures in urban areas are higher than rural or suburban areas nearby. What can cause the heat island effects? - Dark surfaces that absorb heat (black roofs, asphalt), vehicle exhaust, air-conditioners, reduced air flow from tall buildings and narrow streets What is SRI? - A value that incorporates both solar reflectance and emittance in a single value to represent a material's temperature in the sun. Materials with the highest SRI values are the coolest choices for paving. SRI is usually present on a scale of 0 least reflective to 100 most reflective. What are some types of BASIC SERVICES? - Bank, Place of Worship, Convenience Grocery, Day Care Center, Cleaners, Fire Station, Beauty Salon, Hardware, Laundry, Library, Medical or Dental Office, Senior Care Facility, Park, Pharmacy, Post Office, Restaurant, School, Supermarket, Theater, Community Center, Fitness Center, Museum. What is the minimum BUILDING AREA TO SITE RATIO? - The gross floor area of the LEED project building must be no less than 2% of the gross land area within the LEED project boundary. What defines LOW-EMITTING and FUEL-EFFICIENT vehicles? - They are classified a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) by the California Air Resources Board or have achieved a minimum green score of 40 on the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) annual vehicle rating guide. What does ACEEE stand for? - American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy What is a foot candle? - Measure of the quantity of light falling on a given surface. Minimizing foot candles helps reduce light pollution. By what amount can HEAT ISLANDS elevate temperatures in urban area? - 10°F or more What STRATEGIES are employed to reduce the HEAT-ISLANDS? - Strategies include using materials with higher solar reflectance properties in the site design, provide shaded areas, reduce hardscape surfaces and installing vegetated roofs. What is excluded from the building foot print? - Parking lots, landscapes, and other non- building facilities What defines the LANDSCAPE AREA of a project? - The landscape area of the project is the total site area less the building footprint, paved surfaces, water bodies and patios. What is development density? - The total square footage of all buildings within an area. For LEED the area is defined by a radius from the project building. Development density is measured in square feet / acre or units / acre. What area features must be included in development density calculations? - Parking lots Public roads What is the purpose of COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY? - Community connectivity helps to limits urban sprawl and reduces automobile use. What must a project be located near to have community connectivity? - Basic services. What is a BASIC SERVICE? - Basic services are open to the public, and are those that people might use regularly. In LEED, pedestrian access must exist between the project site and the service to include it in the number of available services. How are basic services identified for a project? - By drawing a half mile circle around the project site and identifying the services within the radius. What is a CARPOOL? - A carpool is when two or more people share a ride in the same vehicle. Make sure to remember this when doing any carpool calculations. What is MASS TRANSIT? - Mass transit is passenger transportation services which are available for use by the general public, such as trains, subways, and buses. What is the intent of the Water Efficiency category? - To reduce water consumption and reduce the need for wastewater treatment and to reduce the demand on natural aquifers. What are BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMP) used for? - BMPs are strategies that are proven, effective, and sometime innovative. In LEED they are referred to in the areas of storm-water runoff treatment and the reduction of Total Suspended Solids (TSS). What is the minimum FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE) occupancy for a LEED project? - A LEED project must serve 1 or more Full Time Equivalent (FTE) occupant(s), calculated as an annual average in order to use LEED in its entirety. What does stormwater runoff contribute to? - Soil erosion and sedimentation of local waterways HARVESTED STORMWATER can be substituted for what types of potable water use? - Landscape irrigation, fire suppression, toilet and urinal flushing, and custodial uses. CFCs impact what LEED category(s)? - Energy and Atmosphere (EA) What are considered effective and efficient WATERING PRACTICES? - Regularly check irrigation systems, use drip, micro-mist, subsurface irrigation systems, smart irrigation controllers, computer-controlled system monitoring, zero irrigation of plants or turf between months of November and April, zero irrigate of shrubs between September and April, and mold prevention by designing systems to irrigate away from buildings. What is a RAIN GARDEN? - A rain garden is a structural control for promoting infiltration, capturing and treating runoff. What is a retention pond? - A type of best management practice (BMP) that is used to manage storm-water runoff to prevent flooding and downstream erosion, and improve water quality in an adjacent river, stream, lake or bay. What is a bioretention pond? - Structural stormwater controls that capture and temporarily store the water quality volume using soils and vegetation in shallow basins or landscaped areas to remove pollutants from stormwater runoff. #CONT....................