CSI Sustainable Design & Green Building Specifications

Question 1

Which LEED rating system category awards points for using materials with recycled content?

Accepted Answer

Materials & Resources

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Energy & Atmosphere

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Indoor Environmental Quality

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Sustainable Sites

Question 2

Under MasterFormat, sustainable design requirements are typically specified in which section?

Accepted Answer

Division 01 - General Requirements

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Division 02 - Existing Conditions

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Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection

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Division 09 - Finishes

Question 3

What does the term 'EPD' stand for in sustainable building specifications?

Accepted Answer

Environmental Product Declaration

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Environmental Performance Declaration

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Energy Performance Document

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Elemental Product Database

Question 4

Which standard governs the calculation of embodied carbon in building materials for specification purposes?

Accepted Answer

ISO 14044

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ASTM E1060

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ASHRAE 90.1

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ANSI A208.1

Question 5

When specifying volatile organic compound (VOC) limits for interior paints, which specification section is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Section 09 90 00 - Paints and Coatings

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Section 07 90 00 - Joint Protection

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Section 01 81 13 - Sustainable Design Requirements

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Section 08 80 00 - Glazing

Question 6

A 'cradle-to-gate' analysis in a life cycle assessment covers which phases?

Accepted Answer

Raw material extraction through manufacturing

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Raw material extraction through end-of-life disposal

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Manufacturing through construction

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Construction through building operation

Question 7

Which certification body administers the WELL Building Standard focused on occupant health?

Accepted Answer

International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

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U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

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Green Building Initiative (GBI)

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Building Research Establishment (BRE)