25 Questions
Which organization developed the GreenSpec Directory?
Building Green
How many product listings are there in the GreenSpec Directory?
1,800
Which level of tools focuses on the entire building or complete assemblies?
Level 2
Which tool is the only Level 2 tool in North America that assists with material selection in the context of life cycle assessment of an entire building?
Athena's Environmental Impact Estimator
Which Level 3 tool is a derivative of BREEAM Green Leaf?
Green Globes
Which type of tools encompass a broader range of environmental, economic, and social concerns or sustainability issues?
Level 3 tools
Which of the following is true about Level 1 tools in the green building classification system?
Level 1 tools are used for product-to-product comparisons.
What is the purpose of BEES in the green building classification system?
To make product-to-product comparisons based on LCA and LCC data.
Which organization developed the BEES tool?
U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology
What is the main purpose of the GreenSpec Directory in the green building classification system?
To provide a directory of sustainable building products.
Which of the following is NOT true about the selection process of environmentally friendly materials?
Simple measures or rules of thumb exist.
Which of the following is true about the green design process?
It is a complex process.
Which of the following best describes the relationship between BEES and Athena EIE?
They are complementary tools that meet different needs at different stages of a project
What is the purpose of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)?
To assess the environmental performance of a product over its life cycle
What are the indicators used to measure environmental performance in LCA?
Fossil fuel depletion, global warming, and ozone depletion
What are 'embodied effects' in the context of LCA?
Effects associated with the extraction, manufacturing, and transportation of resources
What is the difference between LCA and life cycle costing (LCC)?
LCA focuses on the environmental performance, while LCC focuses on the economic performance
What does LCA measure in terms of global warming gases?
Their heat trapping effects compared to the effects of CO2
What is the net that LCA aims to cast wide?
The net of environmental loadings and emissions
What is the primary focus of LCA in the design and construction sector?
Embodied effects
True or false: BEES and the Athena EIE are competitive tools requiring a choice of one over the other.
False
True or false: LCA measures the ultimate human or ecosystem health effects of a product.
False
True or false: The term 'embodied' in LCA refers to the physical embodiment of a product.
False
True or false: LCA and life cycle costing (LCC) are the same methodology focusing on environmental performance.
False
True or false: The GreenSpec Directory focuses on the dollar costs of constructing, operating, and maintaining a structure over its life cycle.
False
Test your knowledge about green building rating systems and learn about the complexities of materials selection in environmentally friendly buildings. Discover why simple measures or rules of thumb don't exist and how designers and specifiers are constantly challenged in this field.
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