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

Answer

The Materials & Resources (MR) category in LEED awards credits for using materials with recycled content, reducing demand for virgin resources.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Division 01 - General Requirements

Answer

Division 01 General Requirements is where project-wide sustainability procedures, LEED documentation requirements, and green building goals are specified.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Environmental Product Declaration

Answer

An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a standardized, third-party verified document reporting the environmental impact of a product over its lifecycle.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

ISO 14044

Answer

ISO 14044 provides requirements and guidelines for life cycle assessment (LCA), which is the methodology used to calculate embodied carbon in building materials.

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

Answer

VOC limits for interior paints are specified in Section 09 90 00 Paints and Coatings, where the product performance and composition requirements are stated.

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CSI Sustainable Design & Green Building Specifications