What are the three levels of LEED AP designation? - Answer LEED Green
Associate.
LEED AP with Specialty.
LEED-AP Fellow
What are the five AP specialty designations? - ANSWER: Building Design and
Construction.
Interior Design and Construction (ID&C).
O&M (operation and maintenance)
Homes
Neighborhood Development (ND)
Describe the roles of GBCI and USGBC about LEED. - ANSWER GBCI-
Administers the LEED credentials, oversees the review of project submissions,
and determines the LEED certification.
USGBC is responsible for developing LEED grading systems, publishing LEED
reference guides, and providing instructional activities.
How many hours of continuing education must a LEED Green Associate
complete on a biennial basis? - ANSWER: 15 hours (3 hours must be LEED-
specific).
In addition, a $50 fee is charged biennially.
What does "opt in" mean in terms of LEED credentials? - ANSWER: By
signing the GBCI disciplinary policy, you agree to participate in the
credentialing maintenance program. If you do not opt in, you will not have a
specialized designation. This applies to people who were already LEED AP
prior to the 2009 modifications.
,What are the LEED rating systems, and how should they be used on projects? -
ANSWER LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations (LEED NC) is
applicable to complete commercial buildings such as offices, retail stores,
hotels, institutional facilities (such as libraries and churches), and residential
structures with four or more habitable floors.
LEED for Core & Shell Development (LEED CS) is designed to complement
the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system. It encompasses core building
elements such as structure, building envelope, and HVAC systems.
LEED for Schools (LEED S)-used for certification of K-12 educational
structures, but can also be utilized for prekindergarten or postsecondary
buildings.
LEED for Healthcare (LEED HC)—used for inpatient, outpatient, and long-
term care facilities.
LEED for Retail: New Construction (LEED R-NC)- tailored to the requirements
of the retail environment.
LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED CI) is used to certify tenant spaces in
commercial and institutional buildings.
LEED for Retail: Commercial Interiors (LEED R-CI)- indoor retail spaces
LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance (LEED EBO&M) is a
program meant to encourage long-term maintenance, cleaning, and operation of
existing commercial facilities.
LEED for dwellings (LEED H) applies to single-family dwellings and low-rise
residential projects (less than four floors).
, LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) focuses on the factors of
site selection, design, and construction that create dynamic, walkable, mixed-
use neighborhoods.
List four new features in the LEED 2009 rating system. - ANSWER 1. LEED
NC, LEED CI, LEED CS, LEED EBO&M, and LEED S have all received
revised rating systems.
2. Upgrades were made to LEED Online to simplify and speed the application
process, as well as to assist with technical issues.
3. GBCI was handed the responsibility for building certification.
4. The LEED AP credentialing program was completely updated, including the
implementation of GBCI's tiered credentialing structure.
5. New grading systems have been announced for health care, retail, existing
schools, and neighbourhood development.
What are the seven credit categories in the LEED grading system? - Answer:
Sustainable Sites (SS)
Water Efficiency (WE
Energy and atmosphere (EA)
Material and Resources (MR)
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ).
Innovation in Design and Operations (ID or IO)
Regional Priority (RP)
Associate.
LEED AP with Specialty.
LEED-AP Fellow
What are the five AP specialty designations? - ANSWER: Building Design and
Construction.
Interior Design and Construction (ID&C).
O&M (operation and maintenance)
Homes
Neighborhood Development (ND)
Describe the roles of GBCI and USGBC about LEED. - ANSWER GBCI-
Administers the LEED credentials, oversees the review of project submissions,
and determines the LEED certification.
USGBC is responsible for developing LEED grading systems, publishing LEED
reference guides, and providing instructional activities.
How many hours of continuing education must a LEED Green Associate
complete on a biennial basis? - ANSWER: 15 hours (3 hours must be LEED-
specific).
In addition, a $50 fee is charged biennially.
What does "opt in" mean in terms of LEED credentials? - ANSWER: By
signing the GBCI disciplinary policy, you agree to participate in the
credentialing maintenance program. If you do not opt in, you will not have a
specialized designation. This applies to people who were already LEED AP
prior to the 2009 modifications.
,What are the LEED rating systems, and how should they be used on projects? -
ANSWER LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations (LEED NC) is
applicable to complete commercial buildings such as offices, retail stores,
hotels, institutional facilities (such as libraries and churches), and residential
structures with four or more habitable floors.
LEED for Core & Shell Development (LEED CS) is designed to complement
the LEED for Commercial Interiors rating system. It encompasses core building
elements such as structure, building envelope, and HVAC systems.
LEED for Schools (LEED S)-used for certification of K-12 educational
structures, but can also be utilized for prekindergarten or postsecondary
buildings.
LEED for Healthcare (LEED HC)—used for inpatient, outpatient, and long-
term care facilities.
LEED for Retail: New Construction (LEED R-NC)- tailored to the requirements
of the retail environment.
LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED CI) is used to certify tenant spaces in
commercial and institutional buildings.
LEED for Retail: Commercial Interiors (LEED R-CI)- indoor retail spaces
LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance (LEED EBO&M) is a
program meant to encourage long-term maintenance, cleaning, and operation of
existing commercial facilities.
LEED for dwellings (LEED H) applies to single-family dwellings and low-rise
residential projects (less than four floors).
, LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) focuses on the factors of
site selection, design, and construction that create dynamic, walkable, mixed-
use neighborhoods.
List four new features in the LEED 2009 rating system. - ANSWER 1. LEED
NC, LEED CI, LEED CS, LEED EBO&M, and LEED S have all received
revised rating systems.
2. Upgrades were made to LEED Online to simplify and speed the application
process, as well as to assist with technical issues.
3. GBCI was handed the responsibility for building certification.
4. The LEED AP credentialing program was completely updated, including the
implementation of GBCI's tiered credentialing structure.
5. New grading systems have been announced for health care, retail, existing
schools, and neighbourhood development.
What are the seven credit categories in the LEED grading system? - Answer:
Sustainable Sites (SS)
Water Efficiency (WE
Energy and atmosphere (EA)
Material and Resources (MR)
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ).
Innovation in Design and Operations (ID or IO)
Regional Priority (RP)
