LEED Certification Resources

<p>Appendix H: Referenced Standards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Appendix C: LEED® Certification Process (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Appendix G: Sample Credit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Appendix A: Rating Systems Overview (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Week Seven (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A thermostat maintaining a consistent temperature by adjusting heating or cooling output. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It may impact energy consumption, indoor air quality, and waste generation throughout the building's life cycle. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A positive feedback loop due to urban sprawl fueled by infrastructure expansion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It prevents the building's systems from making necessary adjustments, leading to inefficiencies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It describes the phenomenon where providing users with real-time feedback on their energy consumption encourages more efficient behavior. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps in making informed decisions that maximize benefits and minimize unintended consequences. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They rely on manual adjustments and the building operator's awareness. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Staff consistently leaving computers on overnight despite company energy-saving policies because data is not provided to change behavior. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To evaluate the balance between financial, environmental, and social (community) impacts. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Recognizing the interconnectedness of various elements within the built environment and their impact on each other. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A system where materials are extracted, used, and eventually released back into the environment as waste or pollution. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To slow down the flow of materials and resources, mimicking natural cycles and reducing waste. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Implementing energy-efficient technologies, using locally sourced materials, and providing job training for community members. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It promotes the use of materials with minimal embodied energy, considering their entire lifecycle from production to disposal. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Open systems contribute to the depletion of natural resources by extracting and discarding materials without a closed-loop cycle. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Implementing a rainwater harvesting system for irrigation and non-potable water use. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any man-made environment that provides the setting for human activity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>During the schematic design phase. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evaluating environmental benefits and potential impacts of a material, product, or technology throughout its entire life cycle. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>First costs, including installation, maintenance, life expectancy, and replacement cost. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A highway system connecting multiple cities. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To maximize opportunities for cost savings and sustainable design strategies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A life-cycle assessment (LCA) that includes resource extraction and end-of-life disposal. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To calculate the total cost of ownership, including replacements and maintenance over the analysis period. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Providing occupants with real-time data on their energy usage to encourage mindful consumption. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It encourages consideration of the environmental impacts of a project from its inception to its end-of-life. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To minimize waste and promote resource reuse within the system. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By considering the impacts of materials, construction, and the building's entire lifespan, including potential reuse or adaptation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Expanding service offerings to minimize waste and improve performance. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>What are the long-term environmental impacts of the material's production, use, and disposal? (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adaptation and reuse of the existing structure. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Altering behavior requires minimal investment and can lead to significant reductions in resource consumption. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They must quickly understand the project, possibly leading to assumptions and potential inaccuracies in their bid. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure that the design meets local building codes and regulations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The architect designs the building independently and then hands off the plans to engineers to fit in building systems. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Questions submitted by contractors during the bidding process to clarify requirements or design elements. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The contractor has less experience with the project. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Permit Review (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It often results in the contractor needing to quickly familiarize themselves with the project details, potentially leading to assumptions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Simultaneously with being issued for permit review. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An entry-level examination for those assessing green building practices and principles.

The organized format and sections of the LEED exam that guide test-takers.

The physical location and conditions where the LEED exam is administered.

The method by which responses are graded and results are calculated on the exam.

Steps taken by candidates after completing the LEED exam, including score review.

Essential criteria that projects must meet to be eligible for LEED certification.

A specific criterion in LEED for awarding points related to open space in a project.

Official guidelines and criteria integrated into the LEED rating system for compliance.

A framework considering economic, environmental, and social impacts.

A standard for environmentally sustainable building design and construction.

An approach that views complex systems as interconnected entities.

A system that exchanges materials with its environment, creating waste.

A self-contained system with minimal exchange of materials with the environment.

Design that meets present needs without compromising future generations' needs.

A roof covered with vegetation that provides environmental benefits.

Systems that affect and interact with one another in the built environment.

Processes that help regulate systems, consisting of negative and positive feedback.

A self-correcting mechanism that stabilizes a system, like a thermostat.

An ongoing process that amplifies changes within a system, leading to continuous growth.

The expansion of urban development into rural areas, often driven by regional growth.

Making information accessible to encourage energy-efficient behavior.

The ease with which users can access data necessary for decision-making.

Choices made based on factual information and trends gleaned from data.

Specific places where small interventions can create significant changes in a system.

Providing immediate data about energy use to encourage behavioral change in building occupants.

Assessment strategy that evaluates environmental impacts over all phases of a project lifecycle.

Changing business operations to focus on sustainability, reducing waste and improving efficiency.

Guidelines that encourage design, materials, and operations promoting environmental sustainability.

Strategies aimed at minimizing waste production during and after a project's lifecycle.

The practice of modifying existing structures instead of demolishing them for new construction.

Man-made surroundings that enhance human activity.

A collaborative design method started at project conception.

Evaluation of environmental impacts of a product throughout its life.

Assessment of total costs associated with a product over its life.

Initial expenses of a project before operational costs.

The cost to replace an asset when needed.

Ongoing expenses for upkeep of a building or product.

Positive impacts on the environment from a product or practice.

A project delivery method where the architect designs, then contractors bid on construction.

Detailed plans and specifications for building projects used for permits and bidding.

Professionals who create the initial building design before transferring plans to engineers.

Questions contractors submit during bidding to clarify project requirements or design elements.

The process where local authorities review construction documents to approve building projects.

Professionals who execute the building construction, bidding after design completion.

The phase where contractors evaluate designs and submit pricing for construction projects.

The division of tasks among professionals in a project, often leading to fragmented communication.