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True or False: Can a

product earn LEED
What is the purpose of a LEED certification?
SCORECARD?
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What STRATEGIES are employed to What are examples of

reduce the HEAT-ISLANDS? IMPERVIOUS surfaces?
The water use of a faucet is measured

using
What is the definition of POTABLE what units?
WATER?
What are the benefits of NATIVE What is a BASELINE BUILDING PERFOR-

PLANTS? MANCE?
The LEED Scorecard is to

assist in determining the
FALSE Total Project Score and
achievable Credits at the
inception of a LEED Project
materials with higher solar reflectance

properties in the site design, provide
shaded areas, and reduce hardscape
surfaces and installing vegetated roofs. Parking lots, roads, sidewalks, and
plazas.
exceeds EPA's drinking water quality

standards and is approved for human
consumption
Gallons per Minute (gpm)
ASHRAE 90.1 defines minimum stand-

ards of design. A building's baseline Native plants require less water, less
building performance would be the maintenance, less fertilizer, and are
annual energy cost for a building de- more pest resistant.
signed to those minimum standards.
What is a LIFE-CYCLE COST Analysis? What are the environmental benefits of

an REC?
What are examples of POSTCONSUMER

recycled content?
What are GREENHOUSE GASES?
How can Innovation credit be earned? Who can become a LEED AP with spe-
cialty?
What are LEED

Interpretations? What is DENSITY?
Life-cycle cost analysis calculates ex-

Avoid the carbon dioxide (CO2) emis- pected future operating, maintenance,
sions and replacement costs of designs and
associated with features used to assist owners in de-
conventional veloping a realistic design and budget
electricity use estimate.
Construction and
A gas, such as carbon dioxide or meth- demolition debris,
ane, which contributes to potential materials collected through recycling
climate change. programs, discarded
products
Doubling the credit requirements, using

a new strategy that is quantifiable, or
achieving Pilot Credits
Anyone that passes GBCI's exams.
A measure of the total building floor

area or dwelling units on a parcel of
land relative to the buildable land official answers to technical inquiries
about implementing LEED on a project
How is water performance measure-

ment What is an ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT
accomplished? DECLARATION (EPD)?
What standard qualifies carbon off- What are the phases of the LEED
sets? integrative process?
What is a SITE ASSESSMENT? What are ways to manage runoff?
What is a common issue with daylight- What is a VISITOR?

ing?
a standardized way of quantifying the

environmental impact of a product or
system Metering and submetering.
-Discovery
-Design and Construction (Implementa-
tion) Green-e Climate certified (or equiva-
-Occupancy, Operations, and Perfor- lent)
mance Feedback
An evaluation of an area's above

Low-impact development (LID) and ground and subsurface characteristics,
green infrastructure including its structures, geology, and
hydrology.
Visitors (also called 'transients') inter- GLARE

mittently use a LEED building.
What is LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT What are the benefits of using an inte-
(LID)? grative process?
What is USGBC’s vision? What is BUILDABLE LAND?
What is DEMAND RESPONSE? What are the roles of GBCI?
Can prerequisites earn exemplary per-

formance?
What are local codes?
An approach to managing rainwater

Higher performing buildings, healthier runoff that emphasizes on-site natural
buildings, and cost savings over the features to protect water quality
long term.
Buildings and communities will regen-

erate and sustain the health and vitality total nonresidential building floor area
of all life within a generation. divided by the total buildable land area
Administration of the LEED exams

-Overseeing LEED Credential Mainte-
nance A change in electricity use by de-
-Third-party technical reviews of regis- mand-side resources from their normal
tered LEED projects consumption patterns in response to
changes
State and local jurisdictions may devel-

op their own regulations or adopt
building codes based on national No. Only credits
model codes
What steps occur in the pre-design

Who uses LEED? phase?
What are local What are types of sensitive habitat?

ordinances?
What is WaterSense used for in LEED? What is COMMISSIONING?
What does designing for flexibility What are the LEED impact categories?
mean?
-Develop Green Vision
-Establish Project Goals and
Architects, real estate professionals,
-Green Design Criteria
facility managers, engineers, interior
-Set Priorities
designers, landscape architects, con-
-Develop Building Program
struction managers, lenders and gov-
-Establish Budget
ernment officials all use LEED to help
-Assemble Green Team
transform the built environment to sus-
-Develop Partnering Strategies
tainability.
-Develop Project Schedule
-Review Laws and Standards
-Conduct Researh
-Prime farmland
-Floodplains
-Endangered habitat
-Water bodies A law usually found in a municipal
-Wetlands code.
The process of verifying and docu-

menting that a building and all of its To identify fixtures in a LEED building
systems and assemblies are planned, are both water efficient and high per-
designed, installed, tested, operated, forming.
and maintained to meet the owner's
project requirements.
-Reverse Contribution to Global Climate

Change a concept that considers the future use
-Enhance Individual Human Health and of the building and how it may be mod-
Well-Being ified while at the same time reducing
-Protect and Restore Water Resources waste and reducing the need for new
-Protect, Enhance and Restore Biodi- materials.
versity and Ecosystem Services
-Promote Sustainable and Regenerative
Material Resources
What is the LEED Pilot Credit Library? What is at the core of the integrative
process?
What are the benefits of LEED-certified What is BUS RAPID

buildings? TRANSIT?
Name the different type of building vis- What is a FLUSH-OUT?1

itors.
Where should smoking be prohibited

around a
building? What is PROCESS ENERGY?
Allows credits to be refined through

LEED project evaluations before they
complete the balloting process for
Collaborative team members introduction into LEED
Lower operating costs and increased

an enhanced bus system that operates asset value
on exclusive bus lanes or other transit -Reduced waste sent to landfills
rights-of-way. -Energy and water conservation
-More healthful and productive envi-
ronments for occupants
-Reductions in greenhouse gas emis-
sions
-Qualification for tax rebates, zoning
allow
-Retail customers
-Outpatients
-Volunteers
A flush-out runs the mechanical sys- -Higher-education students
tems with 100% outside air to remove
contaminants

Power resources consumed in support
of a manufacturing, industrial, or com-
mercial process other than condition-
ing spaces and maintaining comfort Near entrances, operable windows, and
and amenities for building occupants air intakes.
of a building. It may include refrigera-
tion equipment, cooking and food
What is ASHRAE 62.1 What is ASHRAE 55

related to? related to?
What LEED category would SMACNA

standards be
used for? What is a MERV rating?
What does an ENERGY STAR rating What is LEED Online?

refer to?
What are the LEED Reference Guides What does a PREREQUISITE represent?
used for?
to the comfort criteria of specific

design conditions that take into
account temperature, humidity, air
speed, outdoor temperature, outdoor to ventilation, controlling air contami-
humidity, seasonal clothing, and nant levels, humidity, and temperature
expected activity. within a space.
Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value

(MERV). MERV ratings are used to rate
the ability of an air conditioning filter to
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) remove dust from the air as it passes
through the filter.
LEED online is the primary resource

for managing the LEED documentation
process. measure of a building's energy perfor-
mance compared with that of similar
buildings
the key criteria that define green A user's manual that guides a LEED
building performance. They must be project from registration to certification
completed for a project to earn certifi- of the design and construction of a
cation. project.
How are CIRs submitted? What are CONSTRUCTION SOFT COSTS?
What is LEED? How is LEED developed?
What are LEED credit templates? What is a LEED CREDIT?
What ASHRAE standards would be used What is Green-e?

for the Indoor Environmental Quality
category?
Soft costs are expense items that are

not considered direct construction
through LEED Online. costs such as legal fees and building
permitting.
An internationally recognized green building

certification system, providing third-party
verification that a building or community
was designed and built using strategies
through an open, consensus-based aimed at improving performance across all
process led by LEED volunteer commit- the metrics that matter most: energy savings,
tees. water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction,
improved indoor environmental quality, and
stewardship of resources and sensitivity to
their impacts. (USGBC)
Part of the LEED Rating System. Pro- The documentation forms used to
jects earn points by meeting the prove the requirements of a prerequi-
requirements of credits in order to site or credit have been met. These will
achieve building certification. be filled out in LEED Online
a program established to promote

green electricity products and provide
consumers with a nationally recog- ASHRAE 62.1 is related to ventilation
nized method to identify those prod- and ASHRAE 55 is related to the ther-
ucts. mal comfort criteria of occupants
What types of projects would LEED for What types of projects would LEED
Homes be used for? O+M be used for?
What is life cycle costing? What is value engineering?
True or False: Using an integrative pro-

True or False: LEED projects are more cess takes longer than traditional pro-
expensive than traditional projects jects
What is pervious pavement used for? What are the benefits of reducing heat
islands?
Existing buildings that are undergoing High-performance green homes.

improvement work or little to no con-
struction.
The investigation and valuation of the Analysis of the requirements of a pro-

environmental impacts of a given prod- ject for the purpose of achieving the
uct or service caused or necessitated essential functions at the lowest total
by its existence. costs
FALSE Generally this is false, but some-

FALSE times they cost more or less depending
on the situation.
Reducing heat islands reduces air

temperatures which would reduce the
need to cool that air in buildings. Thus
energy consumption is lowered.` reduce runoff by allowing runoff to
filter through the pervious material.
What are CREDIT INTERPRETATION What organization is responsible for

RULINGS (CIR)? LEED project registration?
What are some examples of construc- LEED promotes what type of approach
tion SOFT COSTS? to sustainability?
What is Green Seal used for? What does each category in

the LEED rating system
consist of?
What is SMACNA used for? What type of products are related to

the Green Seal standard?
They are designed for technical and ad-

ministrative guidance for MPR, Prerequi-
sites, and Credits. They may be submitted
any time after the project is registered
GBCI and must be completed using LEED
Online. Do not write as a letter. Include
only the inquiry and essential information.
CIRs can contain maximum 600 words.
The CIR may NOT include attachments,
cut-sheets, plans or drawings.
A whole building approach Examples include architectural, engi-

neering, financing, and legal fees.
Green Seal is an independent nonprofit

organization that indentifies and pro-
Prerequisites and credits motes products that are environmen-
tally preferable. Several of its stand-
ards measure VOC limits in products.
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Con-

tractor's National Association (SMAC-
Paints and primers NA) guidelines play a key role in con-
struction activity pollution prevention.
What is a GREEN SCORE? What does SUSTAINABILITY mean?
What can cause the heat island effect? What types of projects would LEED
BD+C: Retail be
used for?
What is a BROWNFIELD? What is HEAT ISLAND effect?
What generally defines OPEN SPACE What does PREFERRED PARKING refer
area? to?
Sustainability is meeting the needs of A green score measures the 'green-

the present without compromising the ness' of an automobile.
ability of future generations to meet
their own needs.
-Dark surfaces that absorb heat (black

roofs, asphalt)
-vehicle exhaust
The different types of spaces that -air-conditioners
retailers need for their distinctive prod- -reduced air flow from tall buildings
uct lines. and narrow streets
The heat island effect is a situation

where the absorption of heat by hard-
scapes, buildings and dark materials
then radiates to surrounding areas. The Real property whose use may be com-
term describes the event where radiant plicated by the presence or possible
air and surface temperatures in urban presence of a hazardous substance,
areas are higher than rural or suburban pollutant, or contaminant.
areas nearby.
Preferred parking refers to the parking

spots that are closest to the main en-
trance of the project (exclusive of
spaces designated for handicapped Local zoning requirements
persons) or parking passes provided at
a discounted price.
What is light pollution? What is a DIVERSE USE?
What are some examples of mass tran- How are diverse uses identified for a
sit? project?
What is a bioswale? What does runoff

contribute to?
What is XERISCAPING? What does GPM stand for?
distinct, officially recognized business, Waste light from building sites that
nonprofit, civic, religious, or govern- produces glare, is directed upward
mental organization, or dwelling units to the sky, or is directed off the site.
(residential use) or offices (commercial Waste light does not increase nighttime
office use). safety, utility, or security and needless-
ly consumes energy
Busses
By walking distance from the project Ferries
site. Rail lines
Shuttles
Landscape elements designed to

Soil erosion and sedimentation of local remove silt and pollution from surface
waterways runoff water. They consist of a swaled
drainage course with gently sloped
sides and filled with vegetation, com-
post and/or riprap.
Xeriscaping is a landscaping method

that makes routine irrigation unneces-
Gallons per Minute. The unit of meas- sary. It uses drought-adaptive and
urement for flow fixtures (faucets, low-water plants as well as soil
showers) amendments such as compost and
mulches to reduce evaporation.
What are some uses of NONPOTABLE What are some ways to capture rain-
water? water to prevent runoff?
Wastewater from kitchen sinks is what What is an AQUIFER?

type of water?
What types of plants does LEED recom- What are native plants?
mended using in landscape design?
What are some types of flow fixtures? What are some types of flushing fix-
tures?

Rain gardens Landscape irrigation, toilet and urinal

Green roofs flushing, custodial purposes, and build-
Retention pond ing systems.
Bioretention pond
An aquifer is an underground wa- Blackwater

ter-bearing rock formation or group of
formations that supply groundwater,
wells, or springs.
Plants that are adapted to local condi-

tions and are easier to grow and main-
tain. This low-maintenance approach
means savings in both time and money. Native and/or adaptive plants
Once established, native plants better
withstand variations in local climate
such as droughts and freezes.
Urinal Showerhead
Water closet (toilet) Spray valve
Lavatory faucet

What is the purpose of an REC? What is ENERGY EFFICIENCY?
What do CFCs do to the environment? When would natural ventilation be a

good design choice?
How many Regional Priority credits can What is source reduction?

a LEED project earn?
LOCAL ZONING requirements are de- Who fills out the LEED Scorecard?
fined as:

A Renewable Energy Certificate is a

tradable commodity that allows organi-
Energy efficiency is the use of technol- zations without access to off-site green
ogy that requires less energy to per- power to purchase the benefits of
form the same function as a conven- green power.
tional item.
In cooler climates where temperatures CFCs destroy the ozone layer.

are lower.
The practice of designing, manufactur-

ing, purchasing, or using materials
(such as products and packaging) in 4 points
ways that reduce the amount or toxici-
ty of trash created
The project team does during the LEED Local government regulations imposed
charrette. to promote orderly development of
private lands and prevent land-use
conflicts.

What additional green building project What is a FLOOR-AREA-RATIO (FAR)?

and building construction budget are
there?
What is infill development? What is an OCCUPIED SPACE?
How should projects reduce runoff? What is a HEALTH PRODUCT DECLARA-

TION (HPD)?
What is EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPON- What products can have a WaterSense

SIBILITY? label?

The portion of the site where construc-

tion can occur, including land voluntar-
-Life cycle cost analysis ily set aside and not constructed on.
-Green Building experts When used in density calculations,
-Contingency plans for additional Re- buildable land excludes public
search rights-of-way and land excluded from
development by codified law.
Infill development occurs within estab-

lished urban areas where the site or
Enclosed areas intended for human area either is a vacant place between
activities. other developments or has previously
been used for another urban purpose.
Health Product Declaration (HPDs) pro-

vide a full disclosure of the potential
chemicals of concern in products by Replicating the natural hydrology and
comparing product ingredients to a water balance of the site
wide variety of "hazard"
Measures undertaken by the maker of

a product to accept its own and some-
times other manufacturers' products as
-Toilets postconsumer waste at the end of the
-Private lavatory faucets products' useful life.
-Showerheads

What is ADAPTIVE REUSE? What is the purpose of a life-cycle

assessment?
What are the benefits of good acous- What does daylighting help reduce?
tics?
What is the most important phase of What LEED rating system has recertifi-
the integrative process? cation?
What is a CARBON OFFSET? What is a DEMAND RESPONSE EVENT?

To understand the trade-offs of materi- The practice of redesigning and using a

al selection and energy performance structure for a use that is significantly
different from the building's original
use.
The need for artificial lighting. -Increased learning in schools

-Increased privacy in healthcare
-Increased employee productivity/sat-
isfaction
LEED O+M. Recertification is for O+M

projects with an initial O+M certifica-
tion. Projects must recertify within five Discovery
years of the previous O+M certification
and are eligible to recertify as often as
every 12 months.
A specific period of time when the utili-

ty or independent service operator calls
for a change in the pattern or level of A unit of carbon dioxide equivalent that
use in grid-based electricity from its is reduced, avoided, or sequestered to
program participants. Also known as a compensate for emissions occurring
curtailment event. elsewhere

What is an REGULARLY OCCUPIED What is a LEED CHARRETTE?

SPACE?
What should a project vision include? True or False: Can a product can earn
Innovation credit?
What are SALVAGED MATERIALS? How many points can be earned in the
Innovation category?
How are Innovation points for innova- What are the requirements for submit-
tive performance measured? ting an Innovation credit for an Innova-
tive strategy?
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A collaborative session in which build- Conference rooms, guest rooms, kitch-

ing stakeholders and building experts ens, hotel lobby
address design and project issues early
in the building process.
A statement that embraces sustainable

FALSE principles and an integrative process.
A vision statement should support
and enforce the sustainability goals
throughout the project.
Construction materials recovered from

building sites and reused on different
6 points building sites in the same or a different
capacity. Examples can include floor-
ing, brick, beams, and doors.
Identify the following in writing: The

intent of the proposed innovation
credit. The proposed requirement for
compliance. The proposed submittals The submitted credit must be quantifi-
to demonstrate compliance. The design able.
approach (strategies) used to meet the
requirements.

Who is the PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR? What are low VOC products?
What does the HOLISTIC approach per- How many LEED AP's are required to
tain to? participate in a project to earn one
Innovation point?
What is REUSE? At a minimum what materials must a

commercial LEED project include in a
recycling program?
What are examples of PRE-CONSUMER What is waste diversion?

recycled content?

Materials that have less off-gassing, The individual who initially registers
resulting in improved indoor air quality. the project will be identified by GBCI as
the Project Administrator
The holistic approach evaluates energy

consumption early in the design pro-
At least 1 principal participant of the cess to allow project teams to target
project team must be a LEED AP with methods to improve the building
specialty appropriate for the project to energy consumption and performance.
earn an Innovation credit.
Paper
Corrugated cardboard
Glass A strategy to use existing materials in a
Plastics similar or different capacity that allows
Metals for the preservation of natural resourc-
es.
Reducing the amount of recyclable ma-

terial being thrown away and ultimate-
ly wasted by disposal in the landfill.
Many materials have uses or resources Planer shavings, sawdust, bagasse,
that can be recaptured through recy- walnut shells, culls, trimmed materials,
cling. over issue publications, and obsolete
inventories.

What is COMMINGLED RECYCLING? What is PRE-CONSUMER recycled con-

tent?
What is POSTCONSUMER RECYCLED Reusing an existing building can help

content? earn credit in what category?
What is Global Warming Potential as it What is Global Warming Potential as it

relates to refrigerants? relates to refrigerants?
What is daylighting? What standard applies to natural venti-

lation?

Pre-consumer recycled content is for-

merly known as postindustrial content,
is a percentage of material in a product Commingled recycling accepts a wide
that is recycled from manufacturing range of recyclable materials. This
waste. Since the material is never sold allows materials to be collected in one
to the consumer, it is pre-consumer bin, or location, prior to being sent to a
material. recycling facility for separation
It is the percentage of material in a

product that was consumer waste.
The recycled material was generated
Materials & Resources by household, commercial, industrial,
or institutional end-users and can
no longer be used for its intended
purpose. Postconsumer is just that,
material recycled after being used by
the consumer.
A measurement of how much effect the The potential for a single molecule of
given refrigerant will have on global the refrigerant to destroy the Ozone
warming in relation to carbon dioxide, Layer. The less the value of the ODP the
where CO2 has a GWP of 1. This is usu- better the refrigerant is for the ozone
ally measured over a 100-year period. layer and therefore the environment.
In this case the lower the value of GWP
the better the refrigerator
The practice of placing windows, or

other transparent media, and reflective
ASHRAE 62.1 surfaces so that, during the day, natu-
ral light provides effective internal illu-
mination.

What are adaptive plants? PROCESS WATER is used for what pur-
pose?
What is BLACKWATER? What is graywater?
What are transient occupants? HARVESTED RAINWATER can be substi-

tuted for what types of potable water
use?
What are some of the features of LEED What ASHRAE standards would be used
Online? for the Energy and Atmosphere catego-
ry?

Process water is used for industrial

processes such as cooling towers, Non-native plants that use less fertiliz-
boilers, and chillers. The term can also er, pesticides and water in a given
refer to water used in operational pro- landscape. These plants have adapted
cesses, such as dishwashing, clothes to the local climate and are not consid-
washing, and ice making. ered invasive plants or weeds.
Blackwater is wastewater from toilets

and urinals. Wastewater from kitchen
Domestic wastewater composed of sinks (perhaps differentiated by the
wash water from kitchen, bathroom, use of a garbage disposal),showers,
and laundry sinks, tubs, and washers. or bathtubs is considered blackwater
(EPA) under some state or local codes.
Landscape irrigation, fire suppression, Building visitors and other part-time

toilet and urinal flushing, and custodial or occasional occupants, such as stu-
uses. dents, volunteers, visitors, etc.
Through LEED Online, project teams

can manage project details, complete
documentation requirements for LEED
ASHRAE 90.1 credits and prerequisites, upload sup-
porting files, submit applications for
review, receive reviewer feedback, and
ultimately earn LEED certification

Who can access LEED Online? What are the different certification
levels LEED projects can earn?
What does LEED stand for? What are some examples of construc-
tion hard costs?
What is the total number of points What are some ways the TRIPLE
available a LEED BOTTOM LINE is referred to?
project can earn?
What is the triple bottom line? What is a CIR?

-Certified Anyone assigned to a project by the

-Silver project administrator
-Gold
-Platinum
Cement, steel, drywall, wood, land The Leadership in Energy and Environ-
mental Design (LEED) Green Building
Rating System
1. Ecology, environment, economics 110 possible points

2. People, profit, planet
3. Economics, ecology, social equity
A CIR is a credit interpretation ruling

and is a process for project applicants
seeking technical and administrative
guidance on how LEED credits apply to A change from being primarily finan-
their projects and vice versa. cially driven to considering economics,
environment, and social responsibility

What types of projects would LEED Why should you use life cycle costing?
BD+C: Healthcare be used for?
What is a PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED What is a GREENFIELD site?

site?
What is the DEVELOPMENT FOOTPRINT? What is a benefit of locating a project

near mass transit?
What is the purpose of locating a pro- What is an ALTERNATIVE fuel vehicle?

ject in an area with DIVERSE USES?

When there exists project alternatives

that fulfill the same performance
requirements, but differ with respect to Sustainable planning, design and con-
initial costs and operating costs. The struction for high-performance health-
comparison can help maximize net care facilities.
savings.
A site not previously developed or A site that was previously built on, has
graded that could support open space, been graded, or contained a parking
habitat, or agriculture.T lot, roadway, or other structure.
The development footprint includes

Reduced automobile use which reduc- all areas of a site affected by the devel-
es automobile emissions. opment or project site activity. Include
hardscapes, parking lots, access roads,
non-building facilities and the building
itself.
An alternative fueled vehicle uses

low-polluting, nongasoline fuels such
as electricity, hydrogen, propane, com- Locating near diverse uses promotes
pressed natural gas, liquid natural gas, walking which helps to limit urban
methanol, and ethanol sprawl and reduces automobile use.

What is WaterSense? Wastewater from toilets is

what type of water?
What is CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION What is irrigation efficiency?

debris?
What is the integrative process used During the site selection process
for? what members should a project team
include?
What are the long term effects of What are 3 benefits of LEED Interpreta-
climate change? tions?

Blackwater WaterSense is a partnership program

sponsored the EPA, helping consumers
identify water-efficient products and
programs.
The percentage of water delivered by Construction and demolition debris are

irrigation equipment that is actually waste building materials, dredging ma-
used for irrigation and does not evapo- terials, tree stumps, and rubble result-
rate, blow away, or fall on hardscape. ing from construction, remodeling,
(USGBC). Drip irrigation has an efficien- repair, and demolition of homes, com-
cy of 90% while conventional overhead mercial buildings and other structures
sprinklers have an efficiency of 65%. and pavements.
Landscape architects, ecologists, To support high-performance, cost-ef-

environmental engineers, and civil en- fective project outcomes through an
gineers, as well as local professionals early analysis of the interrelationships
who can provide site specific expertise among systems.
-Can be applied to multiple projects -Higher sea levels

-Part of the LEED conversation -Higher temperatures
-Reviewed by USGBC committees -Longer droughts

What is a REGULAR BUILDING OCCU- What does the type of entryway system
PANT? selected for a building impact?
What do the credits in the Materials Name the different types of regular
and Resources (MR) category focus building occupants
on?
What are the point values of a LEED What team member creates an erosion
credit based on? and sedimentation control (ESC) plan
for construction activity pollution pre-
vention?
What are three examples of building In what 3 ways are LEED Interpreta-
product disclosure? tions different than Project CIRs?

Indoor air quality. Habitual users of a building.
-Employees
-Staff
-Volunteers
-Residents Minimizing the embodied impacts
-Primary and secondary school stu- associated with the entire life-cycle of
dents building materials
-Hotel guests
-Inpatients
Civil engineer The ability to mitigate the environmen-

tal harms of a building and to promote
beneficial effects.
-Precedent-setting Raw materials sourcing

-Published online -Material ingredients
-Subject to consensus-based review -Environmental product disclosure

What does protecting and restoring What does ASHRAE

habitat help with? stand for?
What standard addresses the thermal What is ASHRAE 90.1

comfort of building occupants? related to?
CIRs can be used for what purpose(s)? What is the EPAct of 1992?
Where can the LEED Score Card be What general documentation must be
found? submitted for LEED certification?

American Society of Heating, Refriger- Promoting biodiversity

ating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
ASHRAE 90.1 relates to HVAC systems.

HVAC systems are defined as: equip-
ment, distribution systems, and termi- ASHRAE 55
nals that provide the processes of
heating, ventilating, or air-conditioning.
The Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct

1992) covers many products and ser-
vices related to energy. It also sets CIRs are use to ask one clear and con-
standards for toilets and other water cise question for technical and admin-
fixtures in both commercial and resi- istrative guidance on MPRs, Prerequi-
dential models. sites, or Credits.
Project narrative USGBC's website

1) Project photos/drawings
2) Typical floor plans
3) Elevations

What is a construction hard cost? What is meant by LIFE-CYCLE ASSESS-

MENT?
What are the different point/certifica- What has USGBC adapted to establish
tion levels for LEED certification? metrics and rating systems to measure
building performance?
What is the highest LEED CERTIFICA- When should life cycle assessment be
TION LEVEL? used?
What are some ways to reduce auto- What is SOLAR REFLECTANCE INDEX
mobile parking? (SRI)?

By far the largest portion of the

expenses in a construction budget, the
hard costs are mostly comprised of the
A Life-Cycle assessment is an analysis actual construction costs incurred to
of the environment aspects and poten- build the project. Examples of hard
tial impacts associated with a product, costs include masonry, wood, steel,
process, or service. carpet, tile, mechanical systems, roof-
ing.
Triple bottom line -Certified, 40-49 points

-Silver, 50-59 points
-Gold, 60-79 points
-Platinum, 80+ points
When considering the products long Platinum

term environmental impact over the
products lifetime.
A measure of the constructed surface’s

ability to stay cool in the sun by reflect-
ing solar radiation and emitting ther-
mal radiation. It is defined such that
a standard black surface (initial solar Select a site near mass transit
reflectance 0.05, initial thermal emit- Promote carpooling
tance 0.90) has an initial SRI of 0, and a Install less parking
standard white surface (initial solar re- Install bicycle racks
flectance 0.80, initial thermal emittance
0.90) has an initial SRI of 100.
What do reflective materials help with? What do IMPERVIOUS surfaces pro-

mote?
What helps reduce the heat island Heat islands impact what
effect? LEED category(s)?
What does a VEGETATED roof consist How can potable water use be reduced
of? for irrigation?
What are considered INVASIVE plants? What is DRIP IRRIGATION?

It promotes water runoff instead of Reducing the heat

infiltration into the subsurface. This island effect.
term is mostly used when discussing
hardscape surfaces.
Sustainable Sites (SS) and Energy and

Atmosphere (EA). Heat islands increase Light colored paving materials
temperatures resulting in the need for Green roofs
more air conditioning (and more energy Cool roofs
to cool the air). Shading
Underground parking
- Use graywater or rainwater for water-

ing
- Use drip irrigation Vegetation, growing medium, filter
- Install native and adaptive plants fabric, drainage, and a waterproof
membrane.
Drip irrigation delivers water at low They are nonnative to the ecosystem
pressure through buried mains and sub and likely to cause harm once intro-
mains. Water is distributed to the soil duced. These species are characteristi-
through a network of perforated tubes cally adaptable and aggressive, have a
or emitters. Drip irrigation is much high reproductive capacity, and tend to
more efficient than traditional sprinkler overrun the ecosystems they enter. Col-
systems. lectively, they are among the greatest
threats to biodiversity and ecosystem
stability.
What type of water is DRINKING Wastewater from faucets is what type

WATER? of water?
In LEED Water Efficiency addresses What is RECLAIMED WATER?

what environmental concerns for build-
ing use and disposal?
What are CFCs? What types of systems use CFCs?
What does GWP stand for? What is lighting power density?

Graywater Potable water
Monitoring water consumption perfor-

mance, reduction in indoor potable
water consumption, reduction in water
Reclaimed water is water that has been consumption to save energy and im-
treated for reuse. prove environmental well-being, and
practice water-efficient landscaping.
CFC stands for Chlorofluorocarbon. This

is a type of hydrocarbon that is used
in most types of refrigerants for build-
-Centrifugal chillers ing applications such as centrifugal
-Refrigerators chillers, refrigerators, and humidifiers.
-Humidifiers Most applications were installed prior
to ozone concerns
Installed lighting power per unit area Global Warming Potential

For multiple building developments What parts of the LEED rating system
who determines the LEED PROJECT are optional?
BOUNDARY?
What types of projects would LEED for What types of projects would LEED
Neighborhood Development be used BD+C: Schools be
for? used for?
What term defines paving systems that What LEED category can earn points for
are open and allow moisture to soak low-emitting materials?
into the ground below?
How is development density calculat- What are ways to reduce

ed? single passenger vehicles traveling to a
project site?

Credits are optional, prerequisites are The project team.

required
The design and construction of K-12

schools. Based on the LEED for New
Construction rating system, it address- New land development projects or
es issues such as classroom acoustics, redevelopment projects containing res-
master planning, mold prevention and idential uses, nonresidential uses, or a
environmental site assessment mix.
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Pervious. There are many types of per-
vious paving systems.
Locate the site near mass transit, By drawing a radius from the project
promote carpooling, reduce parking building
spaces, install bicycle racks

What is PEDESTRIAN ACCESS? What is a FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT

(FTE)?
What is sedimentation? What two measurements are used to

calculate a percent reduction in water
use?
Irrigation impacts what LEED catego- What is graywater?

ries?
Low-flow fixtures use less water than What are NATIVE or INDIGENOUS
what standard? plants?

Is a regular building occupant who

spends 40 hours per week in the pro-
ject building. Part-time or overtime oc-
cupants have FTE values based on their Pedestrian access allows pedestrians
hours per week divided by 40. Multiple to walk between areas without inter-
shifts are included or excluded depend- ference from walls, highways or other
ing on the intent and requirements of barriers.
the credit.
A baseline design case and an installed When runoff deposits sediment into
design case water ways, leading to a decline in
water quality by blocking sunlight
Domestic wastewater composed of Water Efficiency (WE) and Energy and

wash water from kitchen, bathroom, Atmosphere (EA)
and laundry sinks, tubs, and washers.
(EPA)
They are adapted to a given area

during a defined time period and are
not invasive. In North America, the term
often refers to plants growing in a EPAct 1992
region prior to the time of settlement
by people of European descent.

What standard defines green power? What is the baseline water demand of a
building?
What is natural ventilation? What are alternatives to using refriger-

ation with CFCs?
What variables measure a refrigerants What category does lighting power

impact on the environment? density have the greatest impact on?
What is NET METERING? What types of power have the greatest

negative environmental impact?

The estimated occupant usage of a Green-e

project's fixtures and fittings using the
flush and flow rates from the EPAct
1992 standard
Natural ventilation Natural ventilation uses the natural

Refrigerants with lower ODP and GWP forces of wind and buoyancy to deliver
Natural refrigerants fresh air into buildings.
Energy and Atmosphere (EA). Reducing Global Warming Potential (GWP) and
the lighting power density reduces Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)
energy use.
Coal It promotes water runoff instead of

Gas infiltration into the subsurface. This
Hydropower term is mostly used when discussing
Other fossil fuels hardscape surfaces.

What is embodied energy? What materials are not allowed to

be included in the calculations for Con-
struction Waste Management?
What is a CONSTRUCTION WASTE MAN- What is the most effective way to opti-
AGEMENT PLAN? mize energy efficiency?
What is the maximum number of points What are the benefits of regional mate-
a project can earn under the Regional rials?
Credit category?
What is EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE? What do LEED APs with specialty do on

a project?

The available energy that was used in

-Excavated materials such as dirt and the work of making a product. Embod-
trees ied energy is an accounting methodolo-
-Hazardous materials such as asbestos gy which aims to find the sum total
and lead covered debris of the energy necessary for an entire
product lifecycle. This lifecycle includes
raw material extraction, transport,
A construction waste management

The most effective way to optimize plan are administrative and procedural
energy efficiency is by utilizing an inte- requirements for salvaging, recycling
grative, whole-building approach. and disposing of non-hazardous demo-
lition and construction waste.
Reduced transportation costs Under the Regional Priority credit 4

Support of local resources points is the maximum any project may
earn.
Performance above and beyond the

LEED requirements is rated "exempla-
Help streamline the certification pro- ry." An example of exemplary perfor-
cess mance is to meet the next step in a
series of requirements.

What factors dictate how much a pro- When can a LEED project be eligible to
jects CERTIFICATION fees will cost? display the LEED plaque and other mar-
keting material?
What CREDIT CATEGORIES What types of projects would LEED

are shared among most LEED rating BD+C be used for?
systems?
What is SOLAR REFLECTANCE? What types of projects would LEED

ID+C be used for?
What does the BUILDING FOOTPRINT What minimum Green Score is required
consists of? by LEED for a vehicle to qualify as a
green vehicle?

LEED projects are eligible following The rating system in which the project
the acceptance of a final certification is registered under, the size of the pro-
review. ject in square feet, and the date in
which the project was registered.
Location and Transportation, Sustaina-

ble Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and
New construction and major renova- Atmosphere, Materials and Resources,
tions. Indoor Environmental Quality, Innova-
tion
What is HARVESTED RAINWATER?

It is a measure of the ability of a sur-

face material to reflect sunlight in
forms of visible, infrared, and ultravio-
Interior fit-outs. let wavelengths, which is measured on
a scale of 0 to 1. Black paint has an
albedo of 0 and white paint has an
albedo of 1.
A minimum Green Score of 45 is The area on a project site used by the

required on the American Council for building structure and defined by the
an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) perimeter of the building plan.
annual vehicle rating guide.

What is OPEN SPACE? What are some examples of GRAYWA-

TER?
What type of water is municipally sup- How much water does a waterless
plied reclaimed/recycled water? urinal consume?
What standard is used to determine the What is HARVESTED RAINWATER?

baseline water demand of a building?
What is the FSC? What is a VOC?

Water from bathtubs, showers,

bathroom wash basins, water from Open space is undeveloped land, but
clothes-washer and laundry tubs. Some it differs from greenfield sites since
cases allow for kitchen sinks depend- open space could have been developed
ing on state and local authorities in the past and restored to an undevel-
oped state
None Nonpotable water
Harvested rainwater is rainwater that EPAct 1992

has been collected for uses such as
landscaping irrigation, toilet flushing,
or other non-potable water uses.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC),

Volatile Organic Compounds can nega- established in 1933 in response to
tive health effects when inhaled. Many those concerns over global deforesta-
VOCs are human-made chemicals that tion. It is an international non-profit,
are used and produced in the manufac- multi-stakeholder organization that
ture of paints, pharmaceuticals, and promotes responsible management of
refrigerants. the world's forests.

What type of recycled content is a What is the environmental benefit of

material that contains recycled news- using SALVAGED MATERIALS?
paper?
What do you call a collaborative, facili- How do you earn Innovation credit for
tated approach to project design and exemplary performance?
execution?
What must be checked to determine What codes must LEED projects follow?
what type of building can be built on a
piece of land?
What is USGBC’s mission? What are examples of high-priority

designation areas?

It reduces the demand for virgin mate- Post-consumer recycled content

rials.
To earn Innovation credit for exemplary

performance, teams must meet the
performance level defined by the next An integrative process.
step in the threshold progression
on credits that allow exemplary perfor-
mance. For example if one point can be
earned on a credit by reducing waste
Projects should review relevant and Local zoning requirements

applicable laws, codes, local ordinanc-
es, statutes, and industry-related
standards.
-Historic districts To transform the way buildings and

-Priority designation sites (Federal Em- communities are designed, built and
powerment Zones, EPA National Priori- operated, enabling an environmentally
ties List, etc.) and socially responsible, healthy, and
-Brownfield prosperous environment that improves
the quality of life.

What is the waste reduction hierarchy? What are examples of UNOCCUPIED

SPACES?
How is a building's energy efficiency What environmental benefit does pur-

benchmarked? chasing off-site renewable energy
(Green Power) have?
What is energy use intensity measured What is the Owner's Project Require-
in? ments (OPR) document?
What is a negative environmental What are ways to provide occupants

externality of locating a project in an thermal comfort?
area does not have diverse uses and is
not densely developed?

Mechanical rooms, stairwells, closets -Source reduction

-Reuse
-Recycling
-Waste-to-ene
Emissions reductions EPA's ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager
A written document that details Energy consumed per unit of floor

the ideas, concepts, and criteria deter- space
mined by the owner to be important to
the success of the project.
-Operable windows Increased air pollution

-Individual thermal comfort controls
-Controls for shared spaces

What are examples of NON-FINANCIAL What type of project requires a master

INCENTIVES for green building? site for registratio
What are USGBC's seven guiding prin- What are three important factors of the
ciples? LEED Green Building Rating System?
How does the integrative, whole build- What can increasing the ventilation in a
ing approach apply to LEED projects? building have a negative impact on?
What do GREENHOUSE GASES (GHG) do What is a DESIGN CHARRETTE?

to the environment?

Campus -Technical assistance

-Marketing assistance
Promote the triple bottom line

-Establish leadership
-Voluntary -Reconcile humanity with nature
-Consensus-based -Foster social equity
-Market-driven -Maintain integrity
-Be inclusive
-Exhibit transparency
The integrative, whole-building ap-

proach is the most effective way to op-
timize energy efficiency, by collabora-
Increasing ventilation in a building tion among all team members, begin-
increases energy use (EA). ning at the start of a project , this
method is necessary in designing
building systems.
The design charrette is an intense, col-

laborative design activity that allows Absorb and emit radiation at specific
project teams (i.e. project owner, archi- wavelengths within the spectrum of
tect, and design team)to develop and thermal infrared radiation emitted by
plan project strategies, evaluate and Earth's surface, clouds, and the atmos-
identify both financial and environmen- phere itself. Increased concentrations
tal impacts, and reveal any opportunis- of greenhouse gases are a root cause
tic synergies for the entire project. of global climate change.

What does air pollution cause? What is the intent of fundamental

refrigeration management?
What is fundamental refrigerant man- Is it better for a refrigerant to have a

agement? higher or lower ODP and GWP?
Reductions in potable water consump- What are some of the benefits of VEGE-
tion from water efficient landscaping TATED ROOFS?
are attributed to what techniques?
What variables are used in determining Water saving fixtures can reduce water
FTE calculations? use in a project by what amount?

Harm or discomfort to humans or other

To reduce stratospheric ozone de Ple- living organisms, or damages the natu-
tion ral environment into the atmosphere.
Lower A minimum threshold for refrigerant

selection. LEED requires zero use of
CFC-based refrigerants in new based
building
Yes. HVAC&R
Projects can systems.
earn more than one LEED certific
They reduce the heat island effect, Choosing the correct plant species,
retain runoff, insulating benefits, aes- density and microclimate factors, Irri-
thetically pleasing, have longer life and gation efficiency, use of captured rain-
less maintenance than conventional water, use of recycled wastewater, use
roofs. of water treated and conveyed by a
30% (USGBC) The type of building occupant

(full-time, part-time, transient) and the
hours worked per week.

What are some types of DIVERSE USES? What types of projects would LEED
BD+C: Core & Shell be used for?
Can a project earn MULITPLE CERTIFI- What is a LEED category?

CATIONS?
on depending on the Rating Systems.
What are names of the LEED Rating What does Certification by FOREST
Systems? STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL mean?
What are examples of OCCUPANT CON- What is VISION GLAZING?

TROLS?

For designers, builders, developers and Bank, Place of Worship, Convenience

new building owners who want to ad- Grocery, Day Care Center, Cleaners, Fire
dress sustainable design for new core Station, Beauty Salon, Hardware, Laun-
and shell construction. Covers base dry, Library, Medical or Dental Office,
building elements such as structure, Senior Care Facility, Park, Pharmacy,
envelope and the HVAC system. Post Office, Restaurant, School, Super-
market, Theater, Community
A subset of the LEED Rating System. Yes. Projects can earn more than one
Each rating system has several green LEED certification depending on the
building categories. Rating Systems.
Building Design and Construction

Certification means forest managers (BD+C)
have adopted environmentally and so- -Interior Design and Construction
cially responsible forest management (ID+C)
practices. And certification allows -Operations and Maintenance (O+M)
companies to manufacture and sell -Neighborhood Development (ND)
products made from sustainable wood. -Homes
The glass portion of an exterior window An occupant controls is a system or

that permits views to the exterior or in- switch that a person in the space can
terior. Vision glazing must allow a clear directly access and use. Examples
image of the exterior and must not be include a task light, an open switch,
obstructed by frits, fibers, patterned and blinds. A temperature sensor, photo
glazing, or added tints that distort color sensor, or centrally controlled system
balance. is not occupant controlled.

What is the most impactful way that a What factors are used to establish a
project can help to reverse contribution baseline water demand when calculat-
to climate change? ing for water efficiency in commercial
or residential applications?
By what amount can HEAT ISLANDS What would you use the EPAct of 1992
elevate temperatures in urban area? for?
What is considered a construction What is a PRELIMINARY RATING?

HARD COST?
What are the amount of How many CERTIFICATION LEVELS are

points a credit can earn available to a LEED project?
(credit weighting) based on?

Calculations are based on estimated

occupancy usage and must include
only the following fixtures and fixture
fittings (as applicable to the project
scope): water closets, urinals, lavatory Reducing fossil-fuel based energy con-
faucets, showers, kitchen sink faucets sumption
and pre-rinse spray valves
Measuring the baseline case water use 10 degrees F or more

for the Water Efficiency credits.
The target score the project team will Construction hard cost are considered
attempt to achieve. The final score, to be CSI MasterFormat 2004 Edition
based on the number of points award- Divisions 03-10, 31 (Section 31.60.00
ed, may be more or less than the pre- Foundations) and 32 (Sections 32.10.00
liminary rating. Paving, 32.30.00 Site Improvements,
and 32.90.00 Plantin
4 How well the credit address environ-

mental and health concerns.

What standard addresses the thermal What do the LEED Reference Guides
comfort of building occupants? contain?
What are names of the LEED Rating What are the different certification
Systems? levels LEED projects can earn?
What is the triple bottom line? When should life cycle assessment be
used?
What are some ways to reduce auto- What is a BROWNFIELD?

mobile parking?

Strategies, case studies, and documen- ASHRAE 55

tation requirements for each credit and
prerequisite in a rating system.
Building Design and Construction

(BD+C)
-Certified -Interior Design and Construction
-Silver (ID+C)
-Gold -Operations and Maintenance (O+M)
-Platinum -Neighborhood Development (ND)
-Homes
When considering the products long A change from being primarily finan-
term environmental impact over the cially driven to considering economics,
products lifetime. environment, and social responsibility
Real property whose use may be com- Select a site near mass transit
plicated by the presence or possible Promote carpooling
presence of a hazardous substance, Install less parking
pollutant, or contaminant. Install bicycle racks

How can potable water use be reduced What is DRIP IRRIGATION?

for irrigation?
What is Ozone Depletion Potential as it What is an REC?

relates to refrigerants?
What is source reduction? What is the FSC?
What is EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE? What is a DESIGN CHARRETTE?

Drip irrigation delivers water at low

pressure through buried mains and sub
mains. Water is distributed to the soil - Use graywater or rainwater for water-
through a network of perforated tubes ing
or emitters. Drip irrigation is much - Use drip irrigation
more efficient than traditional sprinkler - Install native and adaptive plants
systems.
Also known as Green tags, Renewable

Energy Credits, or Tradable Renewable The potential for a single molecule of
Certificates (TRCs), are tradable envi- the refrigerant to destroy the Ozone
ronmental commodities in the United Layer. The less the value of the ODP the
States which represent proof that 1 better the refrigerant is for the ozone
megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity layer and therefore the environment.
was generated from an eligible renew-
able energy resource.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC),

established in 1933 in response to The practice of designing, manufactur-
those concerns over global deforesta- ing, purchasing, or using materials
tion. It is an international non-profit, (such as products and packaging) in
multi-stakeholder organization that ways that reduce the amount or toxici-
promotes responsible management of ty of trash created
the world's forests.
The design charrette is an intense, col- Performance above and beyond the
laborative design activity that allows LEED requirements is rated "exempla-
project teams (i.e. project owner, archi- ry." An example of exemplary perfor-
tect, and design team)to develop and mance is to meet the next step in a
plan project strategies, evaluate and series of requirements.
identify both financial and environmen-
tal impacts, and reveal any opportunis-
tic synergies for the entire project.

What are local codes? What is a FLOOR-AREA-RATIO (FAR)?
What is at the core of the integrative What type of project requires a master
process? site for registration?
What are the long term effects of What is EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPON-
climate change? SIBILITY?
What are examples of OCCUPANT CON- Where should smoking be prohibited

TROLS? around a building?

State and local jurisdictions may devel-

The density of nonresidential land use, op their own regulations or adopt
exclusive of parking, measured as the building codes based on national
total nonresidential building floor area model codes. State and local codes are
divided by the total buildable land area typically based on national model
available for nonresidential structures. codes published by the International
Code Council (ICC)
Campus Collaborative team members
Measures undertaken by the maker of

a product to accept its own and some-
times other manufacturers' products as
postconsumer waste at the end of the -Higher sea levels
products' useful life. Producers recover -Higher temperatures
and recycle the materials for use in -Longer droughts
new products of the same type
An occupant controls is a system or

switch that a person in the space can
directly access and use. Examples
Near entrances, operable windows, and include a task light, an open switch,
air intakes. and blinds. A temperature sensor, photo
sensor, or centrally controlled system
is not occupant controlled.

What does daylighting help reduce? How does integrative design differ from
the conventional building process?
What environmental benefit does pur- What is an ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT

chasing off-site renewable energy DECLARATION (EPD)?
(Green Power) have?
What are the roles of GBCI? Who uses LEED?

The integrative process is iterative. The need for artificial lighting.
The Environmental Product Declaration

(EPD) is a standardized way of quanti-
fying the environmental impact of a Emissions reductions
product or system. It is a statement
that the item meets the environmental
requirements of ISO 14021?€ô1999, ISO
14025?€ô2006 and EN 15804, or
Architects, real estate professionals,

facility managers, engineers, interior Administration of the LEED exams
designers, landscape architects, con- -Overseeing LEED Credential Mainte-
struction managers, lenders and gov- nance
ernment officials all use LEED to help -Third-party technical reviews of regis-
transform the built environment to sus- tered LEED projects
tainability.

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