Green Associate Flashcards
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Which LEED credit category addresses the reduction of heat island effect in urban areas?
Answer: Sustainable Sites
Sustainable Sites includes credits for heat island reduction, such as using high-reflectance paving and vegetated roofs.
What does the term 'commissioning' refer to in the context of LEED certification?
Answer: Verifying that building systems perform as designed
Commissioning is the process of verifying and documenting that building systems are installed and operate according to the owner's project requirements.
A project team wants to earn the Rainwater Management credit. Which strategy would be MOST effective?
Answer: Using permeable pavement and bioretention areas
Permeable pavement and bioretention manage stormwater on-site by mimicking natural hydrology.
Under LEED for Building Design and Construction, which prerequisite applies to ALL rating systems?
Answer: Fundamental Commissioning and Verification
Fundamental Commissioning and Verification is a required prerequisite across all LEED BD+C rating systems.
What is the purpose of an Energy Use Intensity (EUI) benchmark in LEED projects?
Answer: To quantify a building's annual energy consumption per unit floor area
EUI expresses a building's energy use as a function of its size, enabling comparison to similar building types.
Which organization administers the LEED certification program and reviews project applications?
Answer: Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
GBCI is the third-party organization responsible for administering LEED certification and credentialing.
A building achieves 50% potable water reduction compared to baseline. Which LEED category does this contribute to?
Answer: Water Efficiency
Water Efficiency credits reward projects for reducing potable water use through efficient fixtures, systems, and landscaping.