AP BD+C Flashcards
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Under LEED BD+C v4, what is the primary purpose of the 'Integrative Process' credit?
Answer: To encourage early analysis of energy and water systems to identify interrelationships and improve performance
The Integrative Process credit rewards early-phase energy and water analysis that identifies interdependencies before the schematic design phase is locked in.
Which of the following is a LEED BD+C Materials and Resources prerequisite?
Answer: Storage and Collection of Recyclables
Storage and Collection of Recyclables is a prerequisite under Materials and Resources, requiring dedicated space for collecting and storing recyclable materials.
A project team is evaluating a product for the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) credit. Which document type must be used to earn a product-specific Type III EPD point?
Answer: A product-specific EPD from an approved program operator
For the full point value under EPD, products need a product-specific Type III EPD, which reflects the actual environmental impact of that manufacturer's product.
When calculating the percentage of interior lighting power that must be controllable for the Interior Lighting credit, which spaces are typically excluded?
Answer: Non-regularly occupied spaces such as storage rooms and mechanical rooms
Lighting controllability requirements under LEED typically apply to regularly occupied spaces; non-regularly occupied spaces like storage and mechanical rooms are excluded from the calculation.
What is the primary role of the Commissioning Authority (CxA) during the design phase in LEED BD+C Enhanced Commissioning?
Answer: Review the OPR and BOD and provide comments during design development
During design, the CxA reviews the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR) and Basis of Design (BOD) documents and provides comments to ensure design intent is achievable.
A LEED BD+C project wants to use on-site renewable energy. Which credit category does on-site renewable energy generation fall under?
Answer: Energy and Atmosphere
On-site renewable energy generation is credited under the Energy and Atmosphere (EA) category through the Renewable Energy Production credit.
A mixed-use LEED BD+C project includes both residential and commercial spaces. Which statement about LEED certification for mixed-use buildings is correct?
Answer: Mixed-use buildings must choose a single rating system that applies to the majority of the floor area
Mixed-use buildings generally use the rating system that applies to the predominant use type by gross floor area, though GBCI may approve alternate approaches.