2.3.4 Appendix A - Green Building Rating Systems
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Which organization developed the GreenSpec Directory?

  • Athena
  • Building Green (correct)
  • Environmental Building News
  • Terra Choice

    • How many product listings are there in the GreenSpec Directory?

  • 1,000
  • 2,000
  • 1,500
  • 1,800 (correct)

    • Which level of tools focuses on the entire building or complete assemblies?

  • Level 4
  • Level 2 (correct)
  • Level 3
  • Level 1

    • 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?

    <p>Athena's Environmental Impact Estimator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Level 3 tool is a derivative of BREEAM Green Leaf?

    <p>Green Globes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tools encompass a broader range of environmental, economic, and social concerns or sustainability issues?

    <p>Level 3 tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about Level 1 tools in the green building classification system?

    <p>Level 1 tools are used for product-to-product comparisons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of BEES in the green building classification system?

    <p>To make product-to-product comparisons based on LCA and LCC data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization developed the BEES tool?

    <p>U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the GreenSpec Directory in the green building classification system?

    <p>To provide a directory of sustainable building products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT true about the selection process of environmentally friendly materials?

    <p>Simple measures or rules of thumb exist.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the green design process?

    <p>It is a complex process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between BEES and Athena EIE?

    <p>They are complementary tools that meet different needs at different stages of a project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)?

    <p>To assess the environmental performance of a product over its life cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the indicators used to measure environmental performance in LCA?

    <p>Fossil fuel depletion, global warming, and ozone depletion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are 'embodied effects' in the context of LCA?

    <p>Effects associated with the extraction, manufacturing, and transportation of resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between LCA and life cycle costing (LCC)?

    <p>LCA focuses on the environmental performance, while LCC focuses on the economic performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does LCA measure in terms of global warming gases?

    <p>Their heat trapping effects compared to the effects of CO2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the net that LCA aims to cast wide?

    <p>The net of environmental loadings and emissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of LCA in the design and construction sector?

    <p>Embodied effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: BEES and the Athena EIE are competitive tools requiring a choice of one over the other.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: LCA measures the ultimate human or ecosystem health effects of a product.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The term 'embodied' in LCA refers to the physical embodiment of a product.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: LCA and life cycle costing (LCC) are the same methodology focusing on environmental performance.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: The GreenSpec Directory focuses on the dollar costs of constructing, operating, and maintaining a structure over its life cycle.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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