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What is the main benefit of examining solutions from different perspectives in green building?
What is the main benefit of examining solutions from different perspectives in green building?
Which professionals are NOT mentioned as part of the sustainable neighborhood design team?
Which professionals are NOT mentioned as part of the sustainable neighborhood design team?
What outcome did users of the integrated design process report over time?
What outcome did users of the integrated design process report over time?
How can the iterative pattern of an integrative process impact project timelines?
How can the iterative pattern of an integrative process impact project timelines?
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What foundational concept does sustainability rely on within the context of building design?
What foundational concept does sustainability rely on within the context of building design?
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What aspect of project design can significantly enhance collaborative work sessions?
What aspect of project design can significantly enhance collaborative work sessions?
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An integrative design approach is particularly valuable because it allows teams to:
An integrative design approach is particularly valuable because it allows teams to:
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sustainable systems in green building?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sustainable systems in green building?
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What percentage of total energy use in the U.S. buildings is attributed to buildings?
What percentage of total energy use in the U.S. buildings is attributed to buildings?
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Which organization is known for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification system?
Which organization is known for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification system?
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Which of the following aspects is NOT a significant environmental impact of buildings?
Which of the following aspects is NOT a significant environmental impact of buildings?
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Sustainable building practices primarily aim to reduce which of the following?
Sustainable building practices primarily aim to reduce which of the following?
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Which section of the guide reviews the application of green technologies and strategies?
Which section of the guide reviews the application of green technologies and strategies?
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What is the significance of environmental impact assessments in the context of green building?
What is the significance of environmental impact assessments in the context of green building?
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What percentage of raw materials use is attributed to buildings in the U.S.?
What percentage of raw materials use is attributed to buildings in the U.S.?
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Which sustainable strategy is primarily aimed at reducing energy consumption in buildings?
Which sustainable strategy is primarily aimed at reducing energy consumption in buildings?
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What is the goal of projects striving for carbon neutrality?
What is the goal of projects striving for carbon neutrality?
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Which of the following practices is not typically associated with green building?
Which of the following practices is not typically associated with green building?
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How does the green building process differ from traditional practices?
How does the green building process differ from traditional practices?
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Which of the following is a common result of implementing green building practices?
Which of the following is a common result of implementing green building practices?
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What is a significant challenge mentioned regarding achieving high levels of green performance in projects?
What is a significant challenge mentioned regarding achieving high levels of green performance in projects?
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What mindset is crucial for effective green building development?
What mindset is crucial for effective green building development?
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What is the primary purpose of incorporating feedback loops in green building processes?
What is the primary purpose of incorporating feedback loops in green building processes?
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Which strategy is important for achieving zero total energy costs in projects linked to the grid?
Which strategy is important for achieving zero total energy costs in projects linked to the grid?
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Study Notes
LEED Core Concepts Guide
- Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
- Third Edition
- Introduces LEED and green building
- Provides information on green building and related concepts
- Includes a purchase agreement and license to use the guide
- Contains a disclaimer about liability and responsibility
- Includes a list of acknowledgements for contributors
- Contains a table of contents with sections on Imagine It, Introduction to Green Buildings and Communities, Sustainable Thinking, Sustainable Thinking at Work: New Processes for Building Green, Green Building Core Concepts and Application Strategies, About USGBC and LEED, Conclusion, Appendices (Resources and Case Study Information)
- Explains the environmental impact of buildings
- Buildings account for 14% of potable water consumption, 30% of waste output, 40% of raw materials use, 38% of carbon dioxide emissions, 24% to 50% of energy use, and 72% of electricity use in the US.
- Discusses the cumulative effect of conventional building practices on human health, the environment, and the economy
- Clearing land for development negatively impacts wildlife.
- Manufacturing and transporting materials can cause pollution.
- Increased energy and water use, along with waste generation, are associated with building operation.
- Highlights the importance of green building for human health and environmental preservation
- Green buildings utilize less energy
- Green buildings increase occupant satisfaction
- Green buildings result in lower maintenance costs and reduced carbon emissions
- Explains what green building is and its relationship to sustainability
- Sustainability involves design, planning, construction, operations, and end-of-life management of structures, seeking a healthy balance between environmental, social, and economic benefits.
- The triple bottom line of sustainability includes People (social capital), Planet (natural capital), and Profit (economic capital)
- Discusses the rise of the green building industry and its connection to climate change
- Outlines the importance of location in green building projects and the various contextual factors considered (natural, infrastructural, and social).
- Includes project case studies like Northwest Gardens, Cannon Design Chicago Office Relocation, Villa Alegre, and Adlai E. Stevenson High School to illustrate LEED principles in practice.
- The guide is presented as having many sections, and with project examples from real locations.
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