LEED Practice

How can an infill site positively affect the economic side of the triple bottom line?

· By reducing infrastructure costs

How does the USGBC define quality views?

· Flora, fauna, or sky

A project is under construction in Manhattan and has a near zero lot line, which makes it difficult to manage rainwater. What can this project do?

· Install a vegetative roof

The existing TD office towers in downtown Toronto, which were constructed with single-pane windows, is retrofitted to include double-pane glass. This can lead to:

· Decreased energy demand

An extermination company is going out of business because building owners are reducing the need for pesticides by:

· Developing a coordinated program of nonchemical strategies

What does every credit category begin within the LEED reference guides?

· Overview

A LEED consultant is reviewing calculations required to manage rainwater and reduce irrigation needs on the site. What information is required?

· Precipitation data

What contributes to Heat Island Effect?

· Reduced airflow due to tall buildings and narrow streets

How would a larger parking lot impact the Water Efficiency Category?

· Reduced need for irrigation

A project development team just purchased an entire city on the coast of Oregon. Which of the following is one way that the project developer could successfully complete 'adaptive reuse'?

· Renovating an old steel mill into an apartment complex

Value engineering can result in reduced level of sustainability or just a more cost-effective approach. Which of the following would be an example of one?

· Replacing an asphalt parking lot with a cheaper, cool-colored gravel

A municipality has been losing a lot of tourism due to its coal power plant and the detrimental environmental effects associated with it. What can the city use to financially incentivize a developer to develop green buildings? (CHOOSE 3)

· Revolving loan funds · Tax credits · Fee waivers

Employee health is addressed in two categories, EQ and LT. Which of the following would earn LEED point(s)?

· Select a site within walking distance of a bicycle network

In the site selection credit, which two governing bodies discourage developing on sensitive habitats? (CHOOSE 2)

· State/local fish and wildlife agencies · The NatureServe Natural Heritage Program

When does commissioning take place?

· Substantial completion phase

The most significant difference between a conventional linear design process and an Integrative Process is?

· The Integrative Process is iterative

What does not affect a project's certification fees?

· The amount of LEED credits pursued

According to LEED, who defines the site's open space requirements?

· The local zoning authority

What aspect of the Environmental Product Declarations credit is required to know if it leads to LEED points or not?

· The number of different permanently installed products used from different manufacturers

Innovert Real Estate Investment Trust is reviewing its current portfolio and notices an immense amount of water being consumed in its older building stock, which is costing a lot due to increasing water prices. It is cost-prohibitive to replace all the plumbing, so the project team suggested alternative approaches to reduce potable water. Which are the most efficient ways to reduce potable water?

· Installing new low-flow aerators

What two standards are found in many building codes? (Choose 2)

· International Plumbing Code (IPC) · Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)

The Integrative Process is used to identify synergies, which result in short- and long-term cost savings. What is also true about the IP? (CHOOSE 2)

· It reduces change orders during construction It can decrease the likelihood of delays and costs resulting from design changes during the construction documents phase

What provides legal protection of the ozone layer in the U.S.?

· U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

A team is not sure how to set its baseline for outdoor water consumption. Which of the following techniques would not help earn the outdoor water use reduction credit? (CHOOSE 2)

· Use turf grass for groundcover · Install a vegetative roof

Which of the following is an example of greywater?

· Used Water that has not come in contact with toilet waste or kitchen sinks

Off-gassing of contaminants is a major degrader of the indoor air quality of a building. What products need to be analyzed to determine their VOC content?

· Wall paint

Renewable energy purchased as a carbon offset must meet which of the following criteria?

· Green-e Climate Certified

The greatest threat to global warming potential is presented by which group of refrigerants?

· HFCs (HydroFluoroCarbons)

Which one of the following does not need to be considered when setting aside a location for the storage and collection of recyclables?

· Having a separate dumpster for each material

LeadingGreen's enormous parking lot utilizes constructed shading towers equipped with PV panels to generate electricity for vehicle recharging stations. Which credits would be impacted by this? (CHOOSE 2)

· Heat island Reduction · Green Vehicles

How can satisfying the credit for High Priority Site benefit the community?

· Help to revitalize the neighborhood

Northeastern University is attempting to create a LEED Platinum® laboratory for its engineering department. What task must the integrative project team complete?

· Identify opportunities for synergy

The integrative process is a crucial part of every credit category and results in environmental protection and money saved. How can the architect work with the contractors to ensure that the contractors purchase the correct materials?

· Include the specifications in the purchasing policy

The EPACT of 1992 states that the baseline water use of an apartment's bathroom faucet is:

· 2.2 gpm

Production of CFCs are banned under the Montreal protocol and HCFCs will be phased out by when?

· 2030

Transportation is the second largest contributor of global greenhouse gases at what percentage?

· 25%·

Adaptive reuse, selecting to build infill, and regenerative design are all items encouraged in LEED and green building in general. What is an example of regenerative design?

· A building that generates electricity and sends the excess to the grid

If a manufacturing company recycles used orange juice cartons for flooring, what would this result in? (CHOOSE 2)

· A carpet that contains post-consumer recycled content · A reduced need for virgin materials

Open space can contribute to many credits in multiple credit categories. Select the example of quality open space:

· A jogging trail around a natural wetland

Parking footprints are large contributors to the Heat Island Effect. What is an example of a local ordinance?

· A law usually found in a municipal code

The Integrative Process was previously just a principle of sustainability, but with LEED V4, it is now actually worth a point. Which of the following demonstrates a team using the Integrative Process concept of the Systems Thinking approach?

· Establishing water saving metrics for measuring success

Which of the following options is not addressed in the minimum program requirement (MPR) in LEED?

· A project's energy efficiency

Which of the following decreases as a project's timeline progresses?

· Ability to control costs

The Location and Transportation credit category awards points for selecting a site within a walkable proximity to a number of "diverse uses." Which is not a "diverse use"?

· An automated teller machines

A new building is being constructed in the hot climate of Mexico City. The green building design includes a vegetative roof and an air-tight envelope to reduce air changes per hour and increase building efficiency. What will need to be considered due to this design?

· Bringing in additional fresh air for indoor air quality

Which of the following LEED Impact Categories aims at supporting local economies and strengthening the green building industry through supply chain support?

· Build a Greener Economy

In LEED v4, credits have been streamlined and numerous standards have been introduced in the Materials and Resources Category. Which group of credits is Environmental Product Declarations under?

· Building Product Disclosure and Optimization

A project has reduced its water consumptions by 65% from EPA's baseline. The owner can now ensure a healthy work environment by monitoring two of the following: (CHOOSE 2)

· Carbon dioxide levels · Outdoor airflow

LeadingGreen wants to establish green building goals across the entire design while using stakeholders' expertise. What workshop helps achieve this?

· Charrette

Who is the stakeholder on a project team responsible for verifying the performance and testing of building systems?

· Commissioning Authority

A project team has decided to take an integrative approach for the design and construction of their new office project. The success of an integrated project team is reliant on:

· Commitment to the sustainability goals

A developer has selected to construct their headquarters beside a protected wetland. The goals of the project are to reduce energy consumption, mitigate the Heat Island Effect, ensure the buildings occupants will be healthy, and protect the wetlands habitat. How can the developer accomplish this?

· Complete a site assessment in the integrative process

A company is looking at passive and mechanical methods of lowering the building's energy load, such as:

· Configuring the building to minimize solar gain in summer and maximize it in winter

A development team bought a brownstone house. What would be the best way to select windows?

· Consider the embodied energy of windows when purchasing replacements

Cork ceiling tiles can be recycled and completely reused for flooring at the end of their life. Which term describes this approach?

· Cradle to cradle

A project is in northern Ontario where no mass transit infrastructure exists. How can this project still earn LEED points? (CHOOSE 2)

· Enforce compressed work week scheduling · Encourage carpooling

How does open space help promote sustainability? (CHOOSE 2)

· Fosters social interaction · Links habitat corridors in urban areas

Which LEED rating system has precertification?

· LEED BD+C: Core and Shell

Which LEED Rating system has performance periods?

· LEED O+M: Existing Buildings

A major focus in LEED is to ensure that a building is located on a site that is near diverse uses, in a dense area and has developmental constraints. Which credit category specifically encourages that?

· Location and Transportation

While minimum program requirements are essential to LEED to ensure compliance, prerequisites are also mandatory. What do all buildings pursing LEED BD+C: New Construction must meet?

· Must be a permanent structure, use a reasonable site boundary, and have a minimum floor area

Where would it be appropriate to use the USGBC member logo for LeadingGreen, a member company of the USGBC?

· On company letterhead

The Water Efficiency prerequisite requires an indoor water usage reduction of 20% from a baseline calculated from what?

· The number of occupants, and their usage

LEED v4 has seven Impact Categories to accomplish the goals of the LEED rating system and ensure sustainability. How do the Impact Categories work towards a more sustainable building?

· They determine which credits are worth more points.