LEED Certification and Sustainable Building Practices
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What is the primary purpose of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building rating system?

  • To offer government tax incentives for green building construction
  • To reduce maintenance costs for building owners
  • To increase the sale price of buildings
  • To provide a framework for creating healthy, efficient, and cost-saving green buildings (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a common sustainable building material used in LEED-certified buildings?

  • Recycled steel
  • Recycled glass
  • Marble (correct)
  • Bamboo

    • What is one of the main benefits of using renewable energy sources like solar panels and windmills in green buildings?

  • It increases the sale price of the building
  • It reduces maintenance costs
  • It helps keep the building warm in colder months (correct)
  • It reduces government tax incentives

    • What is one potential consequence of ignoring green building concepts, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>No additional business opportunities from conscious consumers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a commonly cited benefit of working in a LEED-certified green building?

    <p>Increased productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT identified as a potential catastrophic consequence of global warming?

    <p>Decreased funding for public school facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is identified as a trend driving the adoption of green building in the United States?

    <p>Rapid penetration of the LEED green building rating system and growth of USGBC membership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the relatively higher atmospheric temperature in urban areas compared to areas with fewer buildings?

    <p>Indiscriminate use of concrete and conventional building materials in urban areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is identified as a barrier to the adoption of green building in the United States?

    <p>Insufficient research on indoor environments, productivity, and health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a zero net energy building (ZNEB)?

    <p>It generates enough on-site renewable energy to offset its annual energy consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the early 1990s prediction made by William McDonough regarding buildings?

    <p>Buildings should live off current solar income</p> Signup and view all the answers

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