Test 4 Flashcards
(35 cards)
By avoiding the development of Greenfields, the environment benefits due to:
Reduction of the heat island effect
Rainwater management
Brownfield remediation
Less need for new parking
Brownfield remediation
What is the frequency at which water must be metered on the building-level? (CHOOSE 2)
Hourly
Daily
Annually
Monthly
Annually
Monthly
What are the credential maintenance requirements for a LEED AP+ every 2 years?
30 General CE Hours with 6 Specific
15 General CE Hours with 3 Specific
15 General CE Hours with 6 Specific
30 General CE Hours with 3 Specific
30 General CE Hours with 6 Specific
A project team is attempting to achieve the maximum points in each credit category to be awarded LEED® Gold. Which credit category would benefit the greatest from the reuse of an existing building?
Sustainable Sites
Energy and Atmosphere
Location and Transportation
Water Efficiency
Materials and Resources
Materials and Resources
Building codes are laws that guide project teams to ensure safety for occupants in buildings of all types. What organization helps develop them?
UPC
ASHRAE
Department of Energy (DoE)
International Code Council
IESNA 90.1
International Code Council
There are a number of parameters involved in reducing building emissions. But the most important design and construction consideration is:
Building location
Source reduction
Purchasing green power and carbon offsets
Using on-site renewable energy
Building location
LeadingGreen is going through the planning of a project and wants to know what should be included in the pre-design phase? (CHOOSE 2)
Check for material compliance
Review laws and standards
Develop a project schedule
Choose a site with ideal hydrology
Test and review different green building systems
Review laws and standards
Develop a project schedule
The term REC means Renewable Energy Certificate, but what does it represent?
1000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions
2 MWh of equivalent energy emissions
The environmental, social, and other positive attributes of power generated by renewable resources
The amount of energy an electricity provider purchases from renewable sources
The environmental, social, and other positive attributes of power generated by renewable resources
An important aspect of the USGBC is its vision. What is that?
Buildings and communities that will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation
See the transformation of a built environment that leads to a sustainable future
Transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated
Lead and accelerate the transformation to high-performing, healthy green buildings, homes, and communities throughout North America
Buildings and communities that will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation, This is part of USGBC’s vision.
“To transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated” is part of the USGBC’s mission, not vision. The other options deal with the CaGBC or are incorrect.
There are many types of spaces within a building including regularly occupied, multi-occupant, and individual spaces. Select the spaces which are considered individual occupant spaces: (CHOOSE 3)
Study carrel
Hospital exam room
Hotel guest room
Open-office workstation
Auto service bay
Hotel front desk
Study carrel
Hotel guest room
Open-office workstation
A project team is developing a single building in an area that is new to them. Which stakeholder will explain the local context, culture, and history of this project site?
Architect
The property’s previous owner
Local residents
Urban planning consultant
Local residents
A new project is being constructed in Arizona, an arid climate. The landscape architect selected only native vegetation. Why? (CHOOSE 2)
To minimize evapotranspiration
To support pest management
To reduce the heat island effect
To provide connections with diverse uses
To increase irrigation efficiency
To minimize evapotranspiration
To support pest management
The largest producer of greenhouse gas emissions accounts for what percentage of the United States’ carbon dioxide emissions?
52%
35%
25%
45%
38%
38%
How many levels, or tiers, of LEED professional accreditation are available?
7
3
4
2
3
How does the USGBC support its mission? (CHOOSE 2)
Financial incentives
Local chapters
LEED green building rating systems
Free consulting
GBCI
USGBC vision enforcement
Local chapters
LEED green building rating systems
Which of the following is not a requirement for achieving the Construction Activity Pollution prerequisite?
Prevent pollution of air with dust
Prevent sedimentation of storm sewers and streams
Mulch high slope areas
Prevent loss of soil
Mulch high slope areas, The Construction Activity Pollution Prevention Credit (SSp1) in the Sustainable Sites category. Mulching high slope areas is a specific strategy to control soil erosion and sedimentation but is not a requirement.
A general contractor does not know what document assists with a construction management plan to help with improving air quality during construction. As a LEED consultant, you know the document and what the general contractor is must do: (CHOOSE 2)
Making sure someone is sweeping periodically to control dust
Verifying construction waste is placed in the proper trash bins
Implementing a pest control management plan
Implement a green cleaning program
Capping the ducts to mechanical systems
Making sure someone is sweeping periodically to control dust
Capping the ducts to mechanical systems
A new project is being constructed in a downtown core. How would the project team document the existence of a bicycle network?
By drawing a straight-line radius from the origin and the bicycling segments in the radius
A map showing the project site and location of existing and planned bicycle networks within a quarter-mile (400-meter) radius of the project site
By including a vicinity map showing the bicycle network, route, and distance along the network to eligible destinations
By creating a map showing the project, project boundary, transit stop locations, and walking routes and distances
By including a vicinity map showing the bicycle network, route, and distance along the network to eligible destinations
A university is building a new campus east of Toronto that will consist of 15 buildings, labs, and offices. What is an appropriate strategy for achieving energy efficiency?
Ensuring there is minimal space between them
Purchasing green power and carbon offsets
Building a district heating and cooling system
Building them on top of each other
Building a district heating and cooling system
What school building components can improve students’ experiences while maintaining preferable life-cycle impacts?
A product which includes an EPD and HPD
New polyester carpet tiles made from salvaged materials
Reused acoustic tiles
Refurbished desks that contain recycled content
Reused acoustic tiles
Which of the following affect the ventilation levels of a space in regards to thermal comfort? (Choose 2)
The total occupant load during a 24 hour period
The type of occupant clothing
The types of occupant activities being performed
The time of day when occupancy will be the greatest
The type of occupant clothing
The types of occupant activities being performed
There are six factors that affect thermal comfort:
Environmental factors:
* air temperature
* radiant temperature
* air velocity
* humidity
Personal factors:
* clothing insulation
* metabolic heat (from activity)
Crestwood is building a brand new lower and upper high school and wants to maximize student success. When reviewing potential locations what would have the greatest impact on students’ success?
Orienting the building to maximize daylighting
Installing low-emitting furniture and desks
Locating the building within walking distance for 50%+ of the students
Installing adequate artificial lighting
Orienting the building to maximize daylighting
Studies show that increasing daylighting in schools can increase test scores by 7% to 18%.
A commercial office project in Manhattan achieved LEED certification though LEED BD+C: Core and Shell in 2018. It is now 2019. Which LEED rating system would probably be sought after if each floor in the building will be leased out to tenants?
LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors
LEED BD+C: Homes
LEED O+M: Existing Buildings
LEED BD+C: Core and Shell recertification
LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors
LEED BD+C: Core and Shell covers base building elements such as the structure, envelope, and HVAC system. Once a tenant is established, additional certifications can be earned.
Projects in which 50% or less of the leasable square footage is owner-occupied are generally not candidates for LEED BD+C: New Construction.
There would be no reason to pursue LEED O+M: Existing Buildings as the project was certified last year, and also because this is specifically for tenants.
Code always trumps voluntary green building requirements. Which of the following are enforceable within the building industry?
ASHRAE 90.1 for energy
Noise vibration requirements
International Green Construction Code (IgCC)
MERV filters
Green Seal requirements for materials
International Green Construction Code (IgCC)
