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CCS Sustainability & Green Building Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary purpose of commissioning (Cx) in a sustainable building project?

    Answer: To verify that building systems are installed and perform as designed

    Commissioning verifies that all building systems — HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and controls — are installed, calibrated, and operating as intended per the owner's project requirements.

  2. Which MasterFormat division typically contains specifications for photovoltaic (PV) solar systems?

    Answer: Division 26

    Photovoltaic systems are specified under Division 26 — Electrical, specifically Section 26 31 00 (Photovoltaic Collectors) in MasterFormat.

  3. What is a 'net-zero energy building' (NZEB) as defined in green building practice?

    Answer: A building that produces as much energy as it consumes on an annual basis

    A net-zero energy building produces at least as much renewable energy as it consumes over the course of a year, typically measured at the site or source level.

  4. When specifying low-VOC paints for a LEED project, which organization's VOC content limits are most commonly referenced?

    Answer: SCAQMD (South Coast Air Quality Management District)

    LEED references the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1113 VOC limits for architectural coatings as a baseline for low-VOC paint specifications.

  5. What does a 'cooling load reduction' strategy in specifications typically involve?

    Answer: Using high-albedo (reflective) roofing and shading devices to reduce solar heat gain

    Cooling load reduction strategies minimize the heat entering a building through passive means such as cool roofs, shading, and high-performance glazing, reducing mechanical cooling demand.

  6. Which specification requirement supports the LEED credit for Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Management?

    Answer: Establishing minimum diversion rates and requiring a waste management plan and reporting

    LEED C&D Waste Management credits require a waste management plan that sets diversion goals (e.g., 50–75%) and mandates tracking and reporting of materials diverted from landfill.