LEED Green Associate: Practice Exam 1 & Terms Latest Update Graded A+

LEED Green Associate: Practice Exam 1 & Terms Latest Update Graded A+ 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 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 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 ___? 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