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cradle-to-gate assessment exemplary performance life-cycle approach single attribute optimization
Captured rainwater Graywater Groundwater Non-potable water
Color Daylight Factor Ease of cleaning VOC Emissions
Lighting Levels Occupant Preference Site conditions Thermal Comfort Ranges
Increases open space Reduces heat island effect Reduces stormwater runoff Reduces water demand
Reducing a project's impact on the heat island effect Reducing potable water demand for landscaping irrigation Reducing potable water demand for sewage conveyance Reducing the peak rate and quantity of stormwater runoff from a project site
Designate parking spaces near the building entrance for green vehicles. Encourage a car-share program. Install parking meters. Provide discounted parking for green vehicles.
Increased energy consumption Increased night time criminal activity More visible stars Safer migrations for birds
Contact information for suppliers GreenScreen benchmark Life cycle data of product Role of ingredient in final product
Background Noise Humidity Levels Mechanical Equipment Noise Startling Noises
air volumes for building flush-out environmental tobacco smoke thermal comfort ventilation and indoor air quality
calibrating the performance verifying verifying and documenting
Dishwashers Drinking Irrigation Swimming pools
assembled together with waste from nearby projects onsite picked up by a third party and sorted off-site re-used onsite separated and sorted onsite
10% discounted parking rate 20% discounted parking rate 25% discounted parking rate 30% discounted parking rate
A land parcel immediately adjacent to a LEED ND v4 Certified Project A land parcel within a LEED ND v4 Certified Plan A land parcel within a LEED ND v4 registered project None of the above
All bike-commuters must have head-lights Bike lanes must be provided starting 1 mile away Schools have to provide a bike-share program The number of bike racks required is partially based on peak users
Both gas and electric use must be considered when attempting Green Power. Electric use must be higher than gas use, by cost, to qualify for Green Power Gas use is not considered for Green Power. The project must purchase green power, carbon offsets, or RECs to earn Green Power
Construction waste management Materials reuse Recycled content materials Sustainably sourced
Document quantifiable environment and/or health benefits. Submit a CIR before the Construction Phase submittal Submit an appeal to GBCI Video tape the implementation of the strategy
A janitor's office does not have access to views A person has to look through interior glazing to see out a window A person sits more than 30 feet from a window but has a direct line of sight The sill of a clerestory window that runs along three sides of an office is located 10ft above the floor
donated materials hazardous waste materials reused materials salvaged materials
Allow occupants to bring pets to work. Limit rainwater run-off. Limit the area of construction disturbance around the building's footprint. Replace invasive species with native plants.
Boiler malfunction Rodent infestation Solar panel failure Water intrusion
a wind farm located within 50 miles of the project and owned and operated by the local utility provider active solar-thermal collectors as a means of heating service hot water an on-site electric generator powered by geothermal energy building-integrated photovoltaic solar panels that provide electricity to the building
Completed 30 hours of continuing education in green building, with at least 6 hours in GBCI approved LEED-specific courses. Documented experience on at least 1 project registered or certified in the LEED ND program. Earn the LEED Green Associate credential. Earn the LEED for Homes and LEED for Building Design and Construction specialty credentials.
One IN point One Regional Priority Three IN points Two IN points
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Report ISO 26000 REACH Optimization U.N. Global Compact
While calculating daylight factor While conducting a design charrette While modeling a building's energy consumption While punch-listing after construction
Decrease energy demand of the building Increase CO2 levels Increase energy demand of the building Increase productivity and happiness
Commissioning Indoor water demand Local recyclers Thermal comfort ranges
Assist in meeting building flush out requirements Improve building energy efficiency Improve the building's indoor air quality Reduce the building's thermal comfort
A bicycle path runs directly in front of the building. A pedestrian can walk to 2 bus stops for the same bus line, both within ¼ walking distance A pedestrian would have to cross a busy interstate to reach 2 bus lines that stop 1/4 of a mile away. A pedestrian-accessible commuter train stop will be built 1/2 mile away, within 1 year of the project's completion.
LEED for Building Design and Construction LEED for Homes LEED for Neighborhood Development LEED for Urban Renewal
Maintaining competitive pricing with non-FSC-certified wood products. Maintaining the biodiversity of forested landscapes. Not removing more timber volume than what is replaced for the cutting intervals. Saving endangered species trees
Energy Modeling Individual incentives Project team collaboration Tax incentives
HVAC Protection Housekeeping Scheduling Sedimentation
Elevators or transport devices Furniture Hazardous waste materials Wood
Mulching Retaining wall Sediment traps Silt fencing
Building-Level Water Metering Cooling Tower Water Use Reduction Nutrient Recovery Rainwater Management
Density Factor Irrigation Factor Microclimate Factor Species Factor
It enables commissioning of the building energy systems Projects can reduce their energy costs Projects can reduce their labor costs Reduced reliance on fossil fuels
EPA guidelines Environmental importance for a project's region Major environmental issues for the US Water and energy conservation concerns
Blowdown is an optional process, used to increase efficiency To prevent the formation of radioactive isotopes To reduce concentrations of dissolved solids To reduce formation of ice
A bathroom with an occupancy sensor A classroom with a dimmer switch on the wall by the door A classroom with daylighting sensors A conference room with bi-level switching
A company may become a member of National USGBC An individual may become a member of National USGBC LEED is created and maintained by USGBC USGBC and GBCI are both non-profit organizations
Decreased occupant comfort Increased carbon dioxide concentrations Increased energy use Increased impact from Environmental Tobacco Smoke
Acquiring as many materials from within 100 miles Diverting all soil away from the landfill Installing only materials that have high recycled content Using new wood certified from the Forest Stewardship Council
Complete a press release concerning key achievements of their project with regard to LEED certification Earn pre-certification based on a projected achievement of credits Set a goal for a level of certification early on in the project Submit required documentation to local code review to start LEED certification process.
Increase energy efficiency Increase the nation's dependence on imported fuels Protect human health and the health of the environment Provide a backup for power outages
Design and construction Discovery Occupancy, operations, and performance feedback Systems Thinking
access to online LEED Credit Templates for the project establishment of contact between the USGBC and the designated project contact one point towards LEED Certification for registration before schematic design three Credit Interpretation Rulings
Roof Trim Water closets Windows
Fluctuations in temperatures in the building Moisture damage Other contractors using the material Sunlight damage
No, but the project would earn one point for having a LEED AP as a primary member of the project team No, but using a LEED AP would reduce the registration fee Yes, but the LEED AP can be from a subcontractor Yes, but the LEED AP must be a primary member of the project team
Install a green roof in an urban area. Minimize the building's footprint. Plant only native plants. Reduce the parking lot size of an urban site to allow space for a hardscaped courtyard.
Entries Operable windows Outdoor air intakes Sitting area outside for building occupants
For projects with 10 or fewer occupants, no shower is required. For projects with 100 or fewer regular building occupants, no shower is required For projects with 100 or fewer regular building occupants, only one shower is required For projects with more than 100 regular building occupants, only one shower is required
Anyone can use the USGBC member log For use by a member of a local USGBC chapter For use only with a company that is a national USGBC member For use with a material that contributes to LEED projects
LEED BD+C: Core and Shell LEED BD+C: New Construction LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
Runoff = Depression storage - Rainfall - Infiltration loss Runoff = Infiltration loss + Depression storage - Rainfall Runoff = Rainfall - Depression storage - Infiltration loss Runoff = Rainfall - Infiltration loss + Depression storage
(landfill waste + recycled waste) / by recycled waste landfill waste / recycled waste recycled waste / (landfill waste + recycled waste) recycled waste / [(landfill waste + recycled waste) / recycled waste)]
ASHRAE 90.1-2007 Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992 Local codes WaterSense minimum standards
All prerequisites are required based on the Rating System Adaptation. Credits within each category offer potential project points, which determine the LEED Certification level LEED Categories differ depending on the Rating System. Registration is awarded when a project completes all LEED prerequisites.
She has a desk in an open-floor cubicle office and shares a thermostat with 6 other workers She has a private office with a thermostat on the wall She has an individual vent under her desk which she can open and close She teaches in a classroom in a wing of the school that is controlled by one thermostat setting
K-12 projects can utilize either LEED BD+C: Schools or LEED BD+C: New Construction rating system adaptations LEED BD+C: Schools addresses issues such as classroom acoustics, master planning, and mold prevention LEED BD+C: Schools is based on the LEED BD+C: New Construction rating system adaptation LEED BD+C: Schools recognizes the unique nature of the design and construction of K-12 schools
Evapotranspiration Evapotranspiration Rate Leakage Rate Water Loss Coefficient
1 year, unless prohibited by national laws 20 or fewer years, depending on LEED certification level. 5 years, or until the building changes ownership 5 years, unless prohibited by national laws
Chlorofluorocarbons Global warming potential Hydrochlorofluorocarbons Ozone depleting potential
High Priority Site, Low-Emitting Materials, and Indoor Air Quality Assessment Light Pollution Reduction, Indoor Air Quality Assessment, and Site Assessment Low-Emitting Materials, Light Pollution Reduction, and Sensitive Land Protection Sensitive Land Protection, Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses, and High Priority Site
Daylight Heat Island Reduction Optimize Energy Performance Outdoor Water Use Reduction
Appeals can only be made after the full application review. If adequate points are achieved, certification can be awarded at the completion of the Design Phase Submittal If the execution of a design phase credit changes during construction, it must be resubmitted during the Construction Phase Submittal No Credits are awarded during the Design Phase Submittal
12 months 18 months 24 months 6 months
Appeal the ruling and provide documentation to support the appeal Nothing. All results are final. Revise the project so it complies and resubmit the final construction review Submit a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) to overturn the reviewer's ruling
Full Time Equivalents Municipal water rates Solar Reflectance Index Species Factor
Smoking rooms are allowed if sufficient provisions are in place to protect adjacent spaces. The project does not require special considerations for the indoor smoking area. The project may earn exemplary performance for Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control The project must choose between LEED and the indoor smoking room
Call their designated LEED Project Manager at USGBC Review LEED case studies to find how precedent has been established Submit a credit interpretation request Submit it as an Innovation in Design credit
Limit areas of disturbance in accordance with Protect Habitat Provide native/adaptive vegetation in accordance with Restore Habitat Use a combination of strategies (green roof, open-grid paving, and vegetated strips) to improve stormwater quality Work with existing flow patterns of the site to control the rate of stormwater run-off
Increased participation in vehicle sharing services Reduced cost for renewable energy systems Reduced life-cycle impacts from the building Reduced risk
Backlight, under light, glow Backlight, uplight, glare Ballast, underexposure, glare Beam angle, uplight, glare
first costs, excluding the cost of installation first costs, including the cost of installation maintenance and replacement cost, but not life expectancy maintenance, life expectancy, and replacement cost
Greenwood chairs are FSC certified, and contribute to LEED credits Greenwood chairs are LEED certified Greenwood chairs are LEED products Greenwood chairs qualify for 2 points in LEED due to FSC construction
Drive-through coffee stand Gas station Hardware Museum
Corrugated cardboard Glass Light bulbs Plastic
Location and Transportation (LT) credit Reduced Parking Footprint is achieved by providing parking capacity that is a percentage reduction below the base ratios recommended by: National Parking Association The Parking Consultants Council The Parking Engineers Council
air movement daylight humidity ventilation effectiveness
Environmental Consultant Fees The cost of a building HVAC system The cost of a product, including operations and maintenance The cost of all new wood products
Land that has threatened or endangered species Previously developed site that is 10 feet above the elevations of the 100-year flood as defined by FEMA Previously undeveloped land this is within 50 feet of a body of water Prime farmland as defined by USDA
Difficult development area as defined by US Housing and Urban Development Federal Empowerment Zone Federal Environmental Community Infill location in a historic district
products must constitute at least 25%, by cost, of the total value of permanently installed products in the project products using the GreenScreen path can contain chemical ingredients with Benchmark 1 hazards, as long as the ingredients are disclosed to 100 ppm (0.01%) qualifying products include those with certain levels of Cradle to Cradle certification the REACH Optimization path is only allowed for projects outside of the United States
Enhanced Refrigerant Management Heat Island Reduction Light Pollution Reduction Low-Emitting Materials
American Council for Electric Vehicles Guide American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) Federal Electric Power Systems Manual (FEPS) National Council for Green Vehicles Manual (NCGVM)
CFC's are naturally occurring Existing systems are exempt from the prerequisite Fundamental Refrigerant Management is most concerned with global warming Fundamental Refrigerant Management is most concerned with ozone depletion
Ambient humidity is near zero and temperatures are between 60F and 80F (15C and 27C) Ambient levels of CO2 are 9.3 ppm Construction is behind schedule, and future tenants are ready to move in immediately The projected LEED certification level is teetering between silver and gold
Encourage carpooling. Help reduce the quantity of stormwater run-off Increase building energy consumption. Mitigate brownfield contamination.
Members of a project pursuing denied credit appeal Registered LEED project administrator USGBC members Workshop attendees
energy consumption lighting design ozone depletion ventilation effectiveness
Emittance of the parking lot paving material Light directed off the site Light directed upward to the sky Lighting zone classification
LCA must include products related to excavation and other site development proposed building(s) must demonstrate at least 10% reduction in Global Warming Potential compared with baseline building scope of LCA must be cradle to grave service life of building must be at least 60 years
Ammonia Carbon Dioxide Hydrofluorocarbon Water
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