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What is an Integrative Process?
What is required for a project to earn LEED for Neighborhood Development location points?
What does the Location and Transportation category reward?
Thoughtful decisions about building location.
What does the Sustainable Sites category emphasize?
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What is the focus of the Water Efficiency category?
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What does the Energy and Atmosphere category address?
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What does the Materials and Resources category focus on?
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What does the Indoor Environmental Quality category reward?
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How many points does a project need to achieve LEED Certified?
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How many points does a project need to achieve LEED Silver?
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How many points does a project need to achieve LEED Gold?
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Study Notes
Integrative Process
- Focuses on collaboration from pre-design through all design phases.
- Aims to identify synergies among various disciplines and building systems.
- Informs Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD).
LEED for Neighborhood Development Location
- Up to 16 points available for projects in areas certified under specific LEED standards.
- Projects in this category cannot earn points from other Location and Transportation credits.
Location and Transportation
- Encourages strategic building locations that support compact development.
- Promotes the use of alternative transportation modes and access to amenities, such as parks and restaurants.
Sustainable Sites
- Awards credits for preserving and enhancing environmental relationships around buildings.
- Focuses on restoring project sites and integrating with local ecosystems while supporting biodiversity.
Water Efficiency
- Addresses comprehensive water use, including indoor, outdoor, and specialty applications.
- Prioritizes water conservation through an "efficiency first" strategy.
- Recognizes alternate water sources for additional credits.
Energy and Atmosphere
- Takes a holistic approach to energy management.
- Encourages energy use reduction and the implementation of renewable energy sources.
Materials and Resources
- Minimizes the impact of material use through a life-cycle approach.
- Focuses on minimizing waste associated with extraction, processing, transport, and disposal of building materials.
Indoor Environmental Air Quality
- Rewards decisions that improve indoor air quality and occupant comfort.
- High indoor environmental quality enhances productivity and decreases health-related absences.
LEED Certification Levels
- LEED Certified: 40 points
- LEED Silver: 50 points
- LEED Gold: 60 points
- LEED Platinum: 80 points
- Total available LEED credits is 110.
Integrative Process Credits
- Focus on credits applicable to the integrative design approach.
Materials and Resources Credits
- Encourage sustainable use and management of materials throughout their project life-cycle.
Energy and Atmosphere Credits
- Address energy-saving measures, renewable energy incorporation, and overall energy efficiency.
Location and Transportation Credits
- Focus on sustainable site selection, transportation accessibility, and related benefits.
Sustainable Sites Credits
- Highlight environmental sustainability measures taken on and around the project site.
Water Efficiency Credits
- Reward innovative approaches to conserving and efficiently using water resources.
LEED for Neighborhood Development Location Credit
- Aims at integrating building projects within certified neighborhood development areas.
Sensitive Land Protection
- Addresses the required preservation of ecologically valuable land.
High Priority Site
- Recognizes projects located in areas prioritized for development by specific environmental criteria.
Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses
- Encourages development in densely populated areas with a mix of uses for sustainability.
Access to Quality Transit
- Promotes proximity to reliable public transportation options.
Bicycle Facilities
- Involves the provision of infrastructure supporting cycling as a transportation option.
Reduced Parking Footprint
- Rewards projects that minimize surface parking areas to encourage alternative transportation.
Green Vehicles
- Encourages infrastructure for vehicles with lower environmental impacts, such as electric vehicles.
Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
- Focuses on minimizing pollution and disruption from construction activities.
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Test your knowledge of important terms related to LEED v4 credits with this flashcard quiz. Learn about concepts like the Integrative Process and LEED for Neighborhood Development, and how they contribute to sustainable building practices. Perfect for students and professionals preparing for their LEED certification.
