LEED GA Flashcards
(114 cards)
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Xerlscaping
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Xeriscaping is landscaping and gardening that reduces or eliminates the need for supplemental water from irrigation. It is promoted in regions that do not have easily accessible, plentiful, or reliable supplies of fresh water, and is gaining acceptance in other areas as access to water becomes more limited.
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What does LT stand for
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Location and Transportation
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What does SS stand for
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Sustainable Sites
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What does WE stand for
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Water Efficiency
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What does EA stand for
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Energy and Atmosphere
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What does MR stand for
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Material and Resources
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What does EQ stand for
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Indoor Environmental Quality
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What does IN stand for
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Inovation
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What does RP stand for
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Regional Priority
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Closed System
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A system in which materials and resources are reused or recycled
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Cradle to Cradle
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A term applied to a product if a new use can be applied to it after the end of its first useful life, diverting it from a landfill.
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downstream Activity
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an activity related to the processing of materials all the way through to the delivery of the final product ot the end user.
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embodied energy
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the total amount of energy used to extract materials and manufacture, transport, install, and use a product across its life cycle.
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feedback loop
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the section of a system that allows for feedback and self correction and adjusts its operation according to differences between the actual output and the desired output.
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integrative process
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a design process in which multidisciplinary teams collaborate to meet sustainable design objectives from the inception fo a project to its completion.
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iterative process
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a process used in design that invulves conductin research , sharing data, receiving feedback, and refining the desing repeatedly until all of a projects sustainable goals are met.
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leverage point
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a point in a system in which a small change can yield large results
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life-cycle assessment (LCA)
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an assessment of the environmental impacts associated with a material or product throughout its life cycle
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life-cycle costing (LLC)
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an analytic tool used to determine the most cost-effective option among competing alternatives based on the costs of the options throughout their life cycles.
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negative feedback loop
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a section of a system in which the system self corrects and stays within a particular set of parameters
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open system
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a system in which materials and resources are continual brought in from the outside, consumed, and then removed from the system as waste
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positive feedback loop
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a section of a system in which the output of the system is applied to the input, resulting in constant increases.
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prius effect
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the effect of changed behavior as a result of making information about a subject more visible and available.
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regenerative building
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a closed system that uses only as much water and energy as it can produce
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triple bottom line
an accounting framework that incorporates the social. environmental, and economic dimensions of an organization
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upstream activity
an activity related to the extraction of the raw materials used in the product.
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knowledge domains
the content areas of the leed green associate exam that reflect the rating systems credit categories and what an exam candidate needs to know, including concepts such as the leed process, integrative strategies, leed credit categories, and project surroundings and public outreach.
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primary references
a list of important reference sources presented in the LEED v4 green associate candidate handbook that an exam candidate should study as a basis for test day success.
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task domains
the content areas of the leed green associate exam that reflect the tasks necessary to preform leed safely and effectively, including concepts such as led project and team coordination, leed certification process, analysis required for leed credits, and advocacy and education for adoption for leed rating systems.
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aeroponics
th eprocess of growing plants in suspension in an air or mist enviornment without the use of soil
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biogas
an alternative fuel that is generated form decomposing organic matter, such as food and animal waste, which is processed in an anaerobic digester.
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carbon monoxide (CO)
an odorless, colorless, and toxic gas that is produced form vehicle exhaust, incomplete combustion of fuel in boilers or furnaces, and improperly vented appliances
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greenhouse gases
gases that trap heat in the atmospheere. the most abundant of teh greenhosue gases, carbon dioxide (CO2), is released through the burning of fossil fules and the manufacturing of cement
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Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
the us green building council (USGBC) leed green building program is the preeminent program for the design, constructions maintenance, and operation of high performance green buildings.
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lean process improvement
the principle of continuously improving any process throught eh elimination of waste in every stem of manufacturing
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LEED AP
the advanced level of leed credentials that requires and advanced knolege in green building as well as expertise in a particular leed rating system
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LEED Green Associate
the basic level of LEED credentials that requires a documented, up to date understanding of the most current green building priciples and pravtices
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sulfur dioxide (so2)
a highly reavticve gas that is primarily produced though the cobustion of fossil fuels at power generation plants and other processes at manufavturing facilities
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LEED Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs)
Must be in a permanent location on existing land.
Must use reasonable LEED boundaries.
Must comply with project size requirements
LEED BD+C & O+M- min. 1000 gsf
LEED ID+C- min. 250 gsf
LEED ND- min. 2 habitable buildings no larger than 1500 acres
LEED Homes- Dwelling unit by all applicable codes
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LEED Certified
40-49 points
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LEED Silver
50-59 points
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LEED Gold
60-79 points
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LEED Platinum
80+
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agent
person or entity who is granted actual authority by the owner to register the project and accept the certification agreement
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certification level
a leed designation based on point thresholds met, such as LEED Certified, LEED Silver, LEED Gold, and LEED Platinum
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certification process
a hierarchy of assigned tasks completed through LEED online
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check list
a single page list containing the name of the rating system adaptation and a series of categories that pertain to the site, transportation, water, energy, materials, indoor air, and innovation of the project
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credit
a point or range of points given depending on its credit weighting
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credit interpretation request (CIR)
a fee based inquiry to the USGBC as to how to implement a strtegy for a certain prerequisite or credit
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Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
a third party organization that provides independent oversight of professional credentialing and project certification programs related to green buildings
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impact categories
the environmental issues that LEED projects aim to address
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Leadership in Environmental Energy and Design (LEED)
the US Green Building Council (USGBC) LEEd green building program that preeminent program for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of high performance green buildings
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LEED AP
the advanced level of LEED credentials that requires an advanced knowledge in green buildings as well as expertise in ta particular LEED rating system
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LEED Fellow
the most prestigious LEED designation that recognizes LEED APs who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in technical knowledge and skill, leadership, advocacy, commitment and service, and teaching, mentoring, or research.
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LEED Green Associate
the basic level of LEED credentials taht requires a documents, up to date understanding of the most current green building principles and practices
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minimum program requirements (MRPs)
the requirements that a building must meet before it can consider LEED certification
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owner
person (or entity) who has the authority to hold and control the real and personal property associated with the project and accept the certification agreement
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pilot credit library
a database of credits that are being tested for future versions of the LEED rating system
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prerequisite
a mandatory project requirement that ensures a minimum level of achievement within a category
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project administrator
person who plays a key quality role by checking that the leed submission is complete and accurate before submitting the project to GBCI for review by accepting the review results once the review is complete
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synergy
the interrelationship between credit categories, systems, and components that can be realized through the integrative process to achieve high levels of building performance, human performance, and environmental benefits`
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technical advisory group (TAG)
a committee formed by members of the USGBC to make consensus based decisions and to recommend technical solutions to rating systems development and maintenance issues, based on expertise.
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US GREEN BUILD COUNCIL (USGBC)
a non profit organization made up of member organizations, chapters, and credential professionals that was formed to promote sustainability within the built environment and has been releasing versions of the LEED rating systems since 2000.
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American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1980 whose mission is to advance energy efficiency as fast, cheap, and effective means of meeting energy challenges.
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bicycle network
a path or series of paths in rural, urban, or suburban areas that are clearly marked for bicycle travel.
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brown field
a property on which redeveloped or reuse may be complicated by the presence or possible preciseness of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.
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buildable land
the portion of a a site where construction can occur, including land voluntarily set aside and not constructed on
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community connectivity
the amount of connection between a site and the surrounding community, measured by proximity of the site to homes, schools, parks, stores, restaurants, medical facilities, and other services and amenities
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density
a measure of the total building floor area or dwelling units on a parcel of land relative to the build able land of that parcel
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development density
the total square footage of a ll buildings with in a particular area measured in square feet per acre (square meter per hectare)
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diverse use
a distinct, officially recognized business, nonprofit, civic, religious, or governmental organization, or dwelling units (residential use) or offices (commercial office use). it has a stationary postal address and is publicly available
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flood plain
land that is likely to be flooded by a store of a given size 9such as a 100 year storm)
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floor-area ratio (FAR)
the density of nonresidential land use, exclusive of structured parking, measured as the total non residential building floor area divided by the total build able land area available for non residential structures
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footprint
the area of ground that the building sits upon as defined by its perimeter
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global warming
gases that trap heat in the atmosphere. the most abundant of the green houses gases, carbon dioxide (CO2), is released through the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacturing of cement
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green vehicles
vehicles that provide less harmful impacts to the environment that conventionally green vehicles
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habitiat
a natural environment such as a field, stream, or forest that is home to one or more wildlife species and plants. the LEED rating systems aim to reduce the destruction of natural habitats during construction
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infill development
building and developing in vacant areas of high density urban centers. infill developments can reduce traffic congestion, save open space, and create more livable communities.
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infrastructure
roads, electrical lines, sewer lines, phone lines. and other public services permanently installed on developed sties. location a project on a previously developed site is advantageous because the existing infrastructure saves costs and lowers the carbon footprint of the project.
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pooled parkign
parking spaces that are shared among 2 or more buildings
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preferred parking
parking spaces that have the shortest walking distance to the main entrance of the project, exclusive of spaces designated for people with disabilities.
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previously developed/distrubed site
a site taht once had buildings, roadways, and parking lots, or that was graded or otherwise altered by direct human activities.
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prime farmland
previously undeveloped land with soil suitable for cultivation. avoiding development on prime farmland helps protect agricultural lands, which are needed for food production
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redevelopmetn
reusing previously developed land
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remediation
the process of cleaning up a contaminated site by physical, chemical, or biological means. remediation processes are typically applied to contaminated soil or groundwater
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shortest path analysis
a measurement of how far a pedestrian and bicyclist would travel from a point of origin to a destination, reflection access to amenities, safety , convenience, and obstructions to movement
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smart growth
an approach that protects open space and farmland by emphasizing development with houses, jobs, and services near each other
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total parking capacitiy
the total amount of parking spaces for a site that includes new and existing surface parking spaces, new and existing garage or multilevel parking spaces, and any off-street parking spaces outside the project boundary that are available to the buildings users. not included are on steet (parallel or pull-in) parking spaces on public rights of way, parking spaces for fleet and inventory vehicles, and motor bite or bicycles spaces.
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walkability
a metric for how amenable an area is to walking
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water body
the surface water of a stream, arroyo, river, canal, lake, estuary, bay,or ocean it does not include irrigation ditches.
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wetlands
land areas saturated by water, such as swamps, marshes, and bogs. wetlands provide habitats for fish and wildlife, feed downstream waters, trap floodwaters, remove pollution, and recharge groundwater supplies.
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albedo
a metric to define the reflectivity of an object from darkest to white using a scale from 0 to 1
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aquifer
a body of saturated rock through which water can easily move
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biodiversity
the variety of all life on each including plants, animals, insects, micro-organisms, and humans.
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bioswale
a constructed rainwater control feature containing an engineered basin, soil, stone, and vegetation designed to reduce rainwater runoff and increase groundwater recharge.
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building footprint
the area of ground that the building occupies as defined by its perimeter
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dry pond
an excavated area designed to hold rainwater during a rain event, but is dry when there is no precipitation
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ecosystem
a complex set of interconnected relationships between the living organisms of a specific place that form a system including plants, trees, animals, fish , birds, micro organisms, water, soil, and humans
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floor area ratio (FAR)
the density of non residential land use, exclusive of structured parking, measured as the total non residential building floor area divided by the total build able land area available for nonresidential structures.
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green infrastructure (GI)
the patchwork of natural areas that provide habitat, floor protection, clean air, and clean water at the scale of a city or country, or rainwater management systems that mimic nature by soaking up and storing water at the scale of a neighborhood or site.
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heat island effect
the absorption of solar heat by hardscapes such as roofs, roads, parking, and sidewalks, and includes other sources such as automobiles, HVAC equipment, and street and building lighting.
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impervious
the characteristics of a material preventing the penetration of liquids and/or gases
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integrated pest management (IPM)
a sustainable approach of controlling pest infestation and damage in an economical way while minimizing hazards to people, property, and the environment
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light trespass
the spillage of light across a project boundary onto neighboring sites
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low impact development (LID)
a land management strategy that emulates natural systems to manage rainwater as close to its source as possible
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native and adapted species
plants that are either native to a region or have adapted to the region and require little to no irrigation
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nonpoint source pollution
water pollution caused by pollutants, such as gasoline, oil, salt, and fertilizers, which are washed into the nearest water bodies by rain water runoff
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pervious
the characteristic of a material allowing the penetration of liquids and/or gases
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rain garden
a depressed are of ground containing soil, stone, and vegetation that is designed to catch the slow rainwater
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rainwater harvesting
precipitation captured with a cistern or other catchment device from outside the building for use in irrigation, flush fixtures, or building processes, bot not for potable uses
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rainwater runoff
water from precipitation that runs off of impervious hardscapes in the built environment, such as sidewalks, roofs, and parking lots, into the nearest water bodies and sewer systems
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solar reflectance index (SRI)
a metric from 0 to 100 that measures how well a material reflects solar heat, with higher numbers of signifying better reflectance
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watershed
the area of land where all of the water that is under it or drains off of it goes to the same place
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xeriscaping
landscaping designed to reduce or eliminate potable water use in irrigation through the planting of native and adapted species of vegetation and the use of other water conserving techniques.
