LEED Green AP

Question 1

What is the USGBC’s mission statement?

Answer 1

Buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation.

Question 2

What is the USGBC’s vision statement?

Answer 2

To transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.

Question 3

What is the triple bottom line?

Answer 3

People, planet & profit. A dynamic balance between environmental, social and economic prosperity.

Question 4

What is the USGBC and what does it do?

Answer 4

United States Green Building Council. It’s purpose is to develop the standards for LEED professionals and LEED projects. Develops and maintains LEED ratings systems.

Question 5

What is the GBCI and what does it do?

Answer 5

Green Building Certification Institute. It’s purpose is to award certifications to LEED GA and LEED AP professionals as well as award LEED certifications for projects.

Question 6

What is LEED?

Answer 6

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

Question 7

What rating systems fall under the Green Building Design and Construction Reference Guide?

Answer 7

LEED for New Construction. LEED for Core & Shell. LEED for Schools. LEED for Healthcare. LEED for Retail.

Question 8

What rating systems fall under the Green Interior Design and Construction Reference Guide?

Answer 8

LEED for Commercial Interiors. LEED for Retail Interiors.

Question 9

What rating systems fall under the Green Buildings Operations and Maintenance Reference Guide?

Answer 9

LEED for Existing Buildings. LEED for Existing Schools.

Question 10

What is the total land area in the U.S.?

Answer 10

2.3 billion acres.

Question 11

What is the daily water usage of a typical American?

Answer 11

100 gallons.

Question 12

There are 7 LEED Program Requirements, what is the first?

Answer 12

All LEED projects MUST comply with environmental laws.

Question 13

There are 7 LEED Program Requirements, what is the second?

Answer 13

All LEED projects MUST be a complete, permanent building or space.

Question 14

There are 7 LEED Program Requirements, what is the third?

Answer 14

All LEED projects MUST use a reasonable site boundary.

Question 15

There are 7 LEED Program Requirements, what is the fourth?

Answer 15

All LEED projects MUST comply with minimum floor area requirements.

Question 16

What are the minimum floor area requirements for New Construction, Core & Shell, Schools and Existing Buildings, Operations and Maintenance?

Answer 16

The LEED project must include a minimum of 1,000 sq feet (93 meters) of gross floor area.

Question 17

What are the minimum floor area requirements for Commercial Interiors?

Answer 17

The LEED project must include a minimum of 250 sq feet of gross floor area.

Question 18

There are 7 LEED Program Requirements, what is the fifth?

Answer 18

All LEED projects MUST comply with minimum occupancy rates.

Question 19

There are 7 LEED Program Requirements, what is the sixth?

Answer 19

All LEED projects MUST commit to sharing Whole-Building Energy and Water usage data with USGBC or GBCI for a period of at least 5 years.

Question 20

There are 7 LEED Program Requirements, what is the seventh?

Answer 20

All LEED projects MUST comply with a minimum building area to site area ratio. The project’s floor area must be at least 2% of the total site area.