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CCS Sustainability & Green Building Flashcards

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  1. Which ASHRAE standard is most commonly referenced in construction specifications to set minimum energy efficiency requirements for buildings?

    Answer: ASHRAE 90.1

    ASHRAE 90.1 — Energy Standard for Sites and Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings — is the primary energy efficiency baseline referenced in most building codes and green certification programs.

  2. What is the purpose of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in a construction project?

    Answer: To outline measures preventing construction runoff from polluting nearby water bodies

    A SWPPP is a site-specific plan required by the EPA's Construction General Permit that details erosion and sediment controls to prevent stormwater pollution during construction.

  3. Which green building rating system specifically addresses existing buildings and their operations?

    Answer: LEED O+M

    LEED O+M (Operations and Maintenance) is the LEED rating system designed for existing buildings, focusing on sustainable ongoing operations rather than new construction.

  4. What does a Health Product Declaration (HPD) communicate to a construction specifier?

    Answer: The full disclosure of ingredients and associated health hazards in a building product

    An HPD provides a standardized disclosure of a product's ingredients and any known health hazards, helping specifiers make informed material selection decisions.

  5. In sustainability specifications, 'biophilic design' refers to incorporating which element into built environments?

    Answer: Connections to nature and natural patterns

    Biophilic design integrates natural elements, patterns, and connections to nature into buildings to support human health and well-being.

  6. Which specification section would most likely contain requirements for rapidly renewable materials under a LEED project?

    Answer: Either Division 06 or 09 depending on the material

    Rapidly renewable materials such as bamboo flooring (Division 09) or bamboo cabinetry (Division 06) appear in the technical sections corresponding to their product type.