2) Integrative Strategies (55)
What is a stakeholder meeting? A. A meeting with everyone that has a vested interest in the outcome of a project B. A meeting where engineers work together to discover new synergies C. An intense workshop to solve a problem or plan the design of something that includes the project team and stakeholders D. A meeting where research is conducted about materials
A. A meeting with everyone that has a vested interest in the outcome of a project This is correct. This is an example of a stakeholder meeting. Stakeholders involve everyone that may be impacted by the project. An example is if a new residential project is being planned, the existing neighbors would be invited to the meeting to voice their input and concerns. Also included would be city planners, engineers, building owners, general contractors, etc. B. A meeting where engineers work together to discover new synergies This is an example of a team meeting. C. An intense workshop to solve a problem or plan the design of something that includes the project team and stakeholders This is a charrette. Also included in the charrette are any external experts that might be needed for consultation. An example would be a sales engineer for a specific product. D. A meeting where research is conducted about materials This is an example of a small task group meeting.
What standard might need to be used to measure building energy performance? A. ASHRAE 90.1 B. ISO 14020 C. Green-e D. SMACNA
A. ASHRAE 90.1 This is correct. ASHRAE 90.1 is used to measure building energy performance in the Energy and Atmosphere category.v B. ISO 14020 The ISO 14021 series standards, Environmental Labels and Declaration, are communication tools that convey information on environmental aspects of a product or service to the market. C. Green-e Green-e is a program established to promote green electricity products and provide consumers with a nationally recognized method to identify those products. D. SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor's National Association (SMACNA) guidelines play a key role in construction activity pollution prevention. The standard provides an overview of air pollutants associated with construction, control measures, construction process management, quality control, among other things.
Which of the following best describes the LEED charrette? A. An intensive, multiparty workshop that brings people from different disciplines and backgrounds together to produce specific deliverables B. At least eight hours of training (extending a full day or over several days) on the green aspects of the project, as well as ways in which the trades can contribute to achieving each LEED prerequisite and attempted credits C. Meetings with the project team at least monthly to review project status, introduce new team members to project goals, discuss problems, formulate solutions, review responsibilities, and identify next steps. D. The operational hand-off between the project team and the facility manager and building occupants during which the control of systems is reviewed
A. An intensive, multiparty workshop that brings people from different disciplines and backgrounds together to produce specific deliverables This is correct. This is the USGBC definition. B. At least eight hours of training (extending a full day or over several days) on the green aspects of the project, as well as ways in which the trades can contribute to achieving each LEED prerequisite and attempted credits This is an example of trades training under LEED Homes and Multifamily Lowrise. C. Meetings with the project team at least monthly to review project status, introduce new team members to project goals, discuss problems, formulate solutions, review responsibilities, and identify next steps. This is part of the integrative process, but not the definition of the charrette. D. The operational hand-off between the project team and the facility manager and building occupants during which the control of systems is reviewed This is part of the Occupation phase.
The Green Label Plus certification is used for what material? A. Carpets B. Floors C. Cleaning products D. Wood
A. Carpets This is correct. Green Label Plus certified carpets have low VOC content. B. Floors Floors are certified by FloorScore. C. Cleaning products Green Seal and Environmental Choice are standards LEED accepts for cleaning products. D. Wood Wood is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
What type of system is more sustainable? A. Closed system B. Open system C. Dynamic system D. Neutral system
A. Closed system A closed system is a system with a closed loop, and is thought of as more sustainable. For example, plants growing in a field, grow, produce oxygen, take in water, then die and decay which helps plants grow. Closed systems can be linked so one system uses the byproducts of another. B. Open system An open system is a system that constantly takes in items from outside the system , uses them and then releases them as waste. This system has no feedback loop. Think of a normal home where groceries, products, or water come into the home, are used and then released as waste water or garbage. C. Dynamic system This term is not used in green building. D. Neutral system This term is not used in green building.
A developer is reviewing potential sites for a new office building in an urban area. What is one of the first steps towards LEED certification? A. Convening a goal-setting workshop B. Setting construction material quantities C. Discuss overlapping benefits D. Assigning roles and responsibilities
A. Convening a goal-setting workshop This is correct. Before any design work meet with the building owner to determine their goals for the project. B. Setting construction material quantities This happens when construction documents are created. C. Discuss overlapping benefits This step is part of determining synergies between credits. D. Assigning roles and responsibilities In this step a person is assigned responsibility for documenting and signing each credit.
Success in LEED and green building design is best accomplished through an integrative design process that prioritizes which of the following: A. Cost-effectiveness over both the short and long term B. Each practitioner designing subassemblies and system components for the most benefit and the least cost C. Rapid design schedules D. Limiting the disciplines of the project team to those members who are available most frequently
A. Cost-effectiveness over both the short and long term This is correct. "Success in LEED and green building design is best accomplished through an integrative design process that prioritizes cost-effectiveness over both the short and long terms and engages all project team members in discovering beneficial interrelationships and synergies between systems and components." - USGBC B. Each practitioner designing subassemblies and system components for the most benefit and the least cost This describes the conventional building process during which people work on their own areas of expertise without consideration of the building as a whole. C. Rapid design schedules The design schedules tend to be longer with LEED projects, but the construction schedules are shorter due to less mistakes because things were not forgotten or left out of the design. D. Limiting the disciplines of the project team to those members who are available most frequently For success, the various disciplines of the project team must come together to share their knowledge, analysis, and ideas to create synergies with the components and systems on which other team members are working.
Which of the following are 2 of the 3 phases of a LEED integrative process? A. Discovery and Occupancy B. Discovery and Value Engineering C. Value Engineering and Operations D. Financing and Performance Feedback E. Discovery and Engineering
A. Discovery and Occupancy This is correct. USGBC defines discovery as, "This is the most important phase of the integrative process; it can be thought of as an extensive expansion of what is conventionally called 'Pre-Design.' It is unlikely that a project's environmental goals will be achieved cost-effectively if this phase is not rigorously engaged as a discreet phase of the design process. Discovery work needs to be accomplished before 'putting pencil to paper' . . . in other words, before schematic design begins." USGBC defines occupancy as, "This third stage focuses on implementing performance measurement and creating performance feedback mechanisms. Such feedback is critical for informing building operations, so the degree to which established performance targets have been met can be assessed and so corrective actions can be taken." B. Discovery and Value Engineering Value Engineering is a formal review process of the design of a project based on its intended function in order to identify potential alternatives that reduce costs and improve performance. C. Value Engineering and Operations D. Financing and Performance Feedback Financing is not one of the three defined phases of the integrative process. E. Discovery and Engineering
Products that meet ISO 14000 standards are: A. Environmentally preferable B. FSC certified C. Mercury-free D. Pre-approved products for LEED
A. Environmentally preferable This is correct. The ISO 14000 product oriented standards include Environmental Labels and Declaration, Life Cycle Assessment, and Design for Environment. These standards are intended to be applicable for assessing the environmental performance of products and services as well as providing guidance on improving their environmental performance. The ISO 14020 series standards, Environmental Labels and Declaration, are communication tools that convey information on environmental aspects of a product or service to the market. These standards are used for recycled materials to label their pre and/or post consumer content. B. FSC certified This certification is for certified wood. C. Mercury-free There is no mercury-free certification as part of LEED. D. Pre-approved products for LEED There are no pre-approved products for LEED.
What is an example of a project team applying systems thinking and integrative process? A. Establishing water saving metrics for measuring success B. One team member completing the design of a system and handing it off to the next team member C. Focusing on the first costs of a particular wood flooring D. Ending the green building process when the project team hands the site over to the owner
A. Establishing water saving metrics for measuring success Metrics and measuring for success are part of the integrative process. B. One team member completing the design of a system and handing it off to the next team member This is the conventional building process. C. Focusing on the first costs of a particular wood flooring This is the conventional building process. D. Ending the green building process when the project team hands the site over to the owner The integrative process continues until the building's end-of-life - not at project handover.
Which integrative project team members bring the most experience to the Discovery phase regarding post-occupancy behavior? A. Facility managers B. HVAC engineers C. Building owners D. Architects
A. Facility managers This is correct. Another key member is the facility manager. There are things that are done in the design process that the facility manager would have a real significant impact on how that design may be done. The facility manager is thinking about continuous monitoring in the building or maintaining a building, or how to improve the performance of the building. These people allow insight into these post-occupancy experiences; they typically provide critical data, whether it is programmatic data or operational parameters. Examples include hours of operation and working policies. All of these things can really inform the design and construction phases.
LEED projects located outside of the United States may use green cleaning products that adhere to which of the following standards? A. Green Label Plus B. EN 15251:2007 C. SMACNA D. Global Ecolabeling Network
A. Green Label Plus Green Label Plus is a standard for carpets. B. EN 15251:2007 This is one of the international indoor air quality standards projects outside of the U.S. may use. Previous versions of the credit used ASHRAE 62.1 as the reference standard. In LEED v4, projects outside the U.S. may use European standards when ASHRAE 62.1 is not available or suitable. C. SMACNA SMACNA standards are for construction activity pollution prevention. D. Global Ecolabeling Network This is correct. For any projects outside the U.S., the ISO standard developed by the Global Eco-Labeling Network may be used instead of Green Seal Environmental Choice.
What is the most likely reason that a LEED project incurred higher development costs compared to conventional development? A. Green building goals were not set in the pre-design phase B. New, green building technologies were used C. Team members worked together instead of separately D. Material costs rose
A. Green building goals were not set in the pre-design phase This is correct. The primary reason that a green or LEED building would be more expensive is that the green building goals were considered an add-on after the design was completed. This approach does not involve an integrative process and usually results in a more expensive building. The other primary reason is a lack of an integrative design team or team members not communicating and sharing responsibilities. When the left hand doesn't talk to the right hand, the process fails-or at least breaks down. Value engineering some of the green building goals out might cut development costs, but will almost always result in higher operating costs. Consider the removal of an on-site wastewater treatment system, which will lead to lower upfront costs, but higher long-term operating costs. B. New, green building technologies were used While this can lead to higher costs, it is not the most likely reason. C. Team members worked together instead of separately Integrative project teams reduce mistakes and construction costs. D. Material costs rose This is not the primary reason.
For international projects aiming to achieve indoor water reductions, which of the following standards should be followed if WaterSense labeled fixtures are not available? A. Green-e B. A local equivalent C. ASHRAE D. I-Codes
A. Green-e Green-e certification is for RECs. B. A local equivalent This is correct. International projects need to follow local equivalent standards when one of the U.S. standards is not available or applicable. C. ASHRAE ASHRAE standards are used for energy efficiency and indoor air quality, not water use reductions. D. I-Codes The International Codes, or I-Codes, published by ICC, provide minimum safeguards for people at home, at school, and in the workplace. The I-Codes are a complete set of comprehensive, coordinated building safety and fire prevention codes. Building codes benefit public safety and support the industry's need for one set of codes without regional limitations.
What would be the direct result of specifying more costly, high-performance windows during the Construction phase? A. Increased building costs B. Inexpensive downsizing of the HVAC system C. Decreased overall project costs D. Less energy consumed by the building
A. Increased building costs This is correct. This type of last-minute effort to improve efficiency is what drives up the costs of green building. If this decision had occurred in the design the HVAC system could have been downsized and cost less. B. Inexpensive downsizing of the HVAC system At this point, resizing the system would be expensive, if it is even feasible. HVAC systems are typically sized well before the construction process, and the size/location of vents depends on the size of the system. C. Decreased overall project costs Change orders and the more expensive windows are going to drive up costs. D. Less energy consumed by the building A reduction in energy consumption by the building would be realized after the building has been occupied for some time. This is an indirect result.
What promotes reaching across disciplines to incorporate diverse team members during the pre-design period? A. Integrative process B. Minimum program requirements C. Prerequisites D. Innovation
A. Integrative process This is correct. The Integrative Process requirements, while not a credit category, promote reaching across disciplines to incorporate diverse team members during the pre-design period.
What can be used to compare the energy performance of two buildings? A. LEED Online B. LEED C. ENERGY STAR D. Green-e
A. LEED Online LEED Online is a tool used to manage the documentation of a LEED project as it proceeds. B. LEED LEED itself does not compare energy use to buildings. LEED references other standards that are used to improve energy performance. LEED compares the greenness of two buildings, which includes much more than just the energy performance. C. ENERGY STAR This is correct. ENERGY STAR is specific to energy performance and can be used to compare building performance. D. Green-e Green-e is a program established to promote green electricity products and provide consumers with a nationally recognized method to identify those products.
What stakeholders help the project team understand the local context, culture, and history of a project site? A. Local residents B. Architect C. Resale company D. Cleaning contractor
A. Local residents This is correct.
What is the primary benefit of an integrative process? A. Maximizing opportunities for integrative, cost-effective adoption of green design and construction strategies B. Reducing costs over traditional construction practices C. Obtaining local, state, and federal incentives for green design and construction strategies D. Achieving the highest LEED rating possible
A. Maximizing opportunities for integrative, cost-effective adoption of green design and construction strategies This is correct. This is the primary benefit. The way to reduce costs LEED projects and green building in general is through the use of the integrative process. It is when green building is an add-on to the traditional construction process that it becomes more expensive.
What standard applies to natural ventilation? A. SMACNA B. ASHRAE 55 C. Green-e D. ASHRAE 62.1
A. SMACNA B. ASHRAE 55 ASHRAE 55 is related to the comfort criteria of specific design conditions that take into account temperature, humidity, air speed, outdoor temperature, outdoor humidity, seasonal clothing, and expected activity. These all relate to occupant thermal comfort. C. Green-e Green-e is a program established to promote green electricity products and provide consumers with a nationally recognized method to identify those products. D. ASHRAE 62.1 This is correct. Natural (or passive) ventilation uses the natural forces of wind and buoyancy to deliver fresh air into buildings through doors, windows, or other designed opening (chimneys).ASHRAE 62.1 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality specifies minimum ventilation rates.
Which of the following aids in the identification of sensitive habitats? (Choose 2) A. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service B. The NatureServe Heritage Program C. The U.S. Code of Federal Regulations D. FEMA E. ACEEE
A. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Correct Answer The Fish and Wildlife Service keeps a list of threatened and endangered species. B. The NatureServe Heritage Program Correct Answer NatureServe Heritige Program classifies species and ecological communities under different ratings. C. The U.S. Code of Federal Regulations This defines prime farmland. D. FEMA FEMA is used to defined floodplains. E. ACEEE ACEEE is the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. ACEEE publishes an annual list of green cars.
SMACNA guidelines should be followed for what reason? A. To minimize indoor air quality issues caused by construction B. To select carpets with low VOCs C. To establish an integrated pest management plan D. To develop a green cleaning program
A. To minimize indoor air quality issues caused by construction This is correct. SMACNA guidelines are used for some LEED credits in the Indoor Environmental Quality credit category. The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Contractors Association (SMACNA) has a set of indoor air quality guidelines that are used to help manage air quality issues resulting from construction and renovation. The control measures and quality guidelines from SMACNA need to be followed during construction to minimize indoor air quality issues. B. To select carpets with low VOCs Green Label and Green Label Plus are the certifications used to indicate carpet and carpet pad with low VOCs. C. To establish an integrated pest management plan SMACNA guidelines are not used for pest management. D. To develop a green cleaning program A green cleaning program can help earn a project an Innovation credit in some LEED rating systems. There are no standards for this strategy.
When would a project team member use the HERS Index? A. When determining the minimum energy performance of a two-story residential project B. When calculating the minimum indoor air quality of a warehouse C. During the Discovery phase of water-related systems D. When measuring the amount of rainfall on a sitev
A. When determining the minimum energy performance of a two-story residential project This is correct. The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index is a standard by which a home's energy efficiency is measured. Based on the results, an energy-rated home will receive a HERS Index Score. The HERS Index Score can be described as a type of miles-per-gallon (MPG) sticker for houses, giving prospective buyers and homeowners an insight as to how the home ranks in terms of energy efficiency. In addition to a HERS Index Score, a home-energy rating also provides the homeowner with a detailed report regarding energy problems in the house. B. When calculating the minimum indoor air quality of a warehouse ASHRAE 62.1 is used for minimum indoor air quality. C. During the Discovery phase of water-related systems This is not correct. D. When measuring the amount of rainfall on a sitev This is not correct.
What type of products would carry a Green Seal label? A. Wood B. Carpet C. Brick D. Paints
A. Wood Wood that can be used towards LEED credit must be FSC certified. B. Carpet Carpet that has the Green Label Plus certification can be used towards LEED credit for materials with low VOC content. C. Brick LEED does not have any credits that require brick to meet certain standards. D. Paints This is correct. Green Seal is a nonprofit organization that has created several standards used to certify products that are more environmentally friendly. This includes paints, coatings, and cleaning products.
What is an example of a negative feedback loop? A. A warmer atmosphere melts more ice, changing the Earth's albedo which further warms the atmosphere B. A thermostat whose temperature feedback indicates to the system when to turn off C. Warming oceans releasing greenhouse gasses which would warm the ocean even more D. Increased heat islands require more mechanical cooling which generates more greenhouse gas emissions causing the need for more cooling
B. A thermostat whose temperature feedback indicates to the system when to turn off A negative feedback loop is a system where the output may signal the system to stop changing. Here the thermostat tells the system to stop running if a certain temperature threshold is reached. A. A warmer atmosphere melts more ice, changing the Earth's albedo which further warms the atmosphere This is a positive feedback loop. C. Warming oceans releasing greenhouse gasses which would warm the ocean even more This is a positive feedback loop. D. Increased heat islands require more mechanical cooling which generates more greenhouse gas emissions causing the need for more cooling This is a positive feedback loop.
What statement is true regarding the evaluation process if a project team is considering a new technology to bring more sunlight into a building? A. If it is a proven technology, alternatives do not need to be considered B. Adequate time for research and testing will be needed for evaluation C. The technology does not need to be evaluated in relation to other systems D. Further evaluation is not necessary if new information becomes available
B. Adequate time for research and testing will be needed for evaluation This is correct. Many green and sustainable building practices are relatively new to the industry. Project teams should allocate adequate time for additional research and analysis of options, as well as testing and inspections. These tasks can be assigned to a small task group. A. If it is a proven technology, alternatives do not need to be considered What might be proven for one project might not be appropriate for other projects. Other alternatives should be considered. C. The technology does not need to be evaluated in relation to other systems Each part of the system should be evaluated in relation to the whole. D. Further evaluation is not necessary if new information becomes available New information would indicate a reevaluation may be necessary.
As part of the integrative process, which of the following team members would be the most important for providing information about how the building will be used? A. Facility managers B. Building users C. Building owners D. Architects
B. Building users This is correct. Their input in how they actually physically use the building, the day-to-day use, what times do they begin, what times do they leave, how many people go out for lunch - all these things can really help inform the design of the project.
What stakeholders would likely be involved in a building operations project? A. Architect B. Cleaning contractors C. Local residents D. Community representatives
B. Cleaning contractors This is correct.
What is an example of systems thinking? A. Reviewing the schedule for the timing of the HVAC system installation B. Considering how occupants will get to the project building C. Commissioning of the exterior lights D. Installation of a parking lot
B. Considering how occupants will get to the project building This is correct. Systems thinking is a process of understanding how each part of the built environment affects every other part. It is the belief that the component parts of a system can best be understood in the context of relationships with each other and with other systems, rather than in isolation. These parts include project materials, building systems, site, people, and information. In this choice the people are considered and the relationship to the transportation options and/or parking at the site.
LEED credit forms must be signed by which person? A. Project manager B. Declarant C. Project owner D. Local code official
B. Declarant This is correct. A declarant is 'A LEED project team member who is technically qualified to verify the content of a LEED credit submittal template, and is authorized by the project administrator to sign the template and upload it to LEED Online. The Declarant must have had a significant degree of responsibility for the credit, i.e., participation with and/or oversight of either implementing the credit in the project building or of verifying its outcome.' (USGBC)The declarant is the person who will sign a submittal template. Each template can have a different declarant. Each rating system will have its own set of forms that must be completed and submitted for documentation and verification. These forms are called submittals or credit templates, and are accessed with LEED Online. The project administrator assigns credits/prerequisites to individuals (declarants) to complete.
In LEED Homes and Multifamily Lowrise which standard is used to measure minimum energy performance? A. ASHRAE 90.1 B. ENERGY STAR for Homes C. ASHRAE 62.1 D. I-Codes
B. ENERGY STAR for Homes This is correct. The exam objectives require knowing the standards that support LEED. ENERGY STAR for Homes is the basis of the requirements for energy efficiency in a LEED Homes and Multifamily Lowrise project. A. ASHRAE 90.1 ASHRAE 90.1 is used to measure minimum energy performance for commercial projects. C. ASHRAE 62.1 ASHRAE 62.1 is used to measure indoor air quality. D. I-Codes
What does ASHRAE 62.1 specify? A. Energy performancev B. Indoor air quality C. Thermal comfort D. Commuting surveys
B. Indoor air quality This is correct. ASHRAE 62.1 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality specifies minimum ventilation rates. These rates are used to improve indoor air quality as part of the IEQ credit category.
What is true about an integrative process? A. The integrative process is only used for new construction design processes B. The integrative process is applicable to any phase in the life cycle of a building or land-use project C. The integrative process results in longer construction schedules D. The integrative process is a linear process
B. The integrative process is applicable to any phase in the life cycle of a building or land-use project This is correct. The integrative process can be applied to any type of project no matter the stage of the project. A. The integrative process is only used for new construction design processes The integrative process is not limited to new construction projects C. The integrative process results in longer construction schedules One of the main potential benefits of an integrative process is the reduction of construction time due to the extensive planning and changes to project processes. D. The integrative process is a linear process Conventional design is linear. An integrative process is more collaborative and concurrent.
The design charrette is at least one full-day workshop to integrate green strategies ________________: A. and to review contractor bids. B. across all aspects of the building design. C. in the mechanical and plumbing systems of the building. D. and to review product vendors.
B. across all aspects of the building design. This is correct. The design charrette is a workshop to integrate green strategies across all aspects of the building design, drawing on the expertise of all participants.For some LEED rating systems, the design charrette is part of the requirement for prerequisite/credit. In those cases, no later than the design development phase and preferably during schematic design, conduct at least one full-day workshop (or two half-day workshops) with the project team.
Green Seal and Environmental Choice are third party standards for what products? A. Furniture B. Electronic equipment C. Cleaning products D. Flooring
C. Cleaning products This is correct. Green cleaning products have several standards depending on the type of cleaning product. Green Seal, EPA, Environmental Choice, California Code of Regulations are a few.
What statement is true regarding a facility manager? A. A facility manager that is a LEED AP could not earn a project an Innovation point B. A facility manager would not be part of an integrative project team C. A facility manager would be most involved in the ongoing operations and maintenance of a building D. The facility manager has sole responsibility for designing a building recycling plan
C. A facility manager would be most involved in the ongoing operations and maintenance of a building This is correct. The people running the day to day activities in an existing building such as the property or facility manager will have the greatest impact on the successful operations and maintenance of a building (for LEED O+M). A. A facility manager that is a LEED AP could not earn a project an Innovation point If the facility manager were a principal participant then an ID point could be earned for having a LEED AP on the project. B. A facility manager would not be part of an integrative project team A facility manager would be part of the integrative project team. D. The facility manager has sole responsibility for designing a building recycling plan In an integrative project team more than one person would be involved in the design of any aspect of the LEED project.
A building owner in a hot climate wants to include a green roof for insulation and an air-tight building for energy efficiency. During the integrative process what would need to be discussed as part of this strategy? A. The green roof will increase the heat island effect B. If the building has extensive glazing cooling loads will increase C. Bringing in additional fresh air for indoor air quality D. Acoustic performance will be poor
C. Bringing in additional fresh air for indoor air quality This is correct. A negative synergy with a tight building envelope is the air inside becomes stagnant. Fresh air and increased ventilation needs to be brought in to improve air quality. However by increasing ventilation more energy is needed.
Which of the following assess environmental performance of products and services and provide guidance on improving their environmental performance? A. ASHRAE B. LEED C. ISO 14000 D. IESNA
C. ISO 14000 This is correct. The ISO 14000 product oriented standards include Environmental Labels and Declaration, Life Cycle Assessment, and Design for Environment. These standards are intended to be applicable for assessing the environmental performance of products and services as well as providing guidance on improving their environmental performance. The ISO 14021 series standards, Environmental Labels and Declaration, are communication tools that convey information on environmental aspects of a product or service to the market. These standards are used for recycled materials to label their pre and/or post consumer content.
What standard can assist project teams with engaging in a comprehensive integrative process? A. ICC B. I-Codes C. Integrative Process (IP) ANSI Consensus National Standard Guide 2.0 for Design and Construction of Sustainable Buildings and Communities D. ENERGY STAR
C. Integrative Process (IP) ANSI Consensus National Standard Guide 2.0 for Design and Construction of Sustainable Buildings and Communities This is correct. This standard provides project teams with step-by-step guidance on the integrative process.
What steps would be included in the pre-design phase of a green building project? A. Develop, test, and select green systems B. Commissioning Document Review C. Review laws and standards D. Review material's test data
C. Review laws and standards This is correct. Reviewing laws and standards should be done as early as possible in the process since these have a significant impact on what can be built, where, and how. A. Develop, test, and select green systems This occurs during design development. B. Commissioning Document Review This occurs during design of construction documents. D. Review material's test data This is part of the construction phase.
What has the greatest long-term impact on building performance and on the environment? A. Water use B. The use of recycled materials C. Site selection D. Purchase of green power
C. Site selection This is correct. Site selection impacts a building's performance more than any other decision. Density, diverse uses, access to public transportation, daylighting strategies, rainwater management, etc. are all impacted by the location of the site A. Water use Water efficiency is the credit category that can earn the least amount of points in almost all LEED rating systems. B. The use of recycled materials Recycled materials impact natural resources. D. Purchase of green power Green power use does not impact the building's performance.
An architectural firm is meeting with a building owner that has never done a LEED project before. What are some of the obstacles the firm may encounter with the owner? A. The extended construction schedule B. Convincing the owner to limit their involvement in the process C. The additional time for the integrative process D. The substantial cost increases the project will incur
C. The additional time for the integrative process This is correct. Some of the obstacles teams face with people new to green building include: The costs and time to hold meetings Resistance to green goals Resistance to the integrative process Not being familiar with the approaches suggested Getting people to use the modeling tools
Which of the following identifies the biggest difference in the integrative process compared to a conventional building process? A. The integrative process includes a schematic design phase. B. The integrative process involves all project team members. C. The integrative process is iterative. D. The integrative process has a completion date.
C. The integrative process is iterative. This is correct. The integrative process is, "An iterative, collaborative approach that involves a project's stakeholders in the process from visioning through completion of construction and throughout building operation." - USGBC A. The integrative process includes a schematic design phase. Both have a schematic design. B. The integrative process involves all project team members. Both involve all project team members. In integrative process, all team members will meet at least once as a group. In conventional design, the landscape designer may never speak to the plumber (as an example). D. The integrative process has a completion date. Integrative design continues throughout the building's operational lifetime and has no completion date.
The process of green building begins with the idea of the project and continues until: A. The schematic design is completed B. The construction documents are prepared C. The project is reused or recycled D. The project begins operating
C. The project is reused or recycled Green building continuously improves a project from when the idea is first realized in a person's head to when the project is finally either reused for a different purpose or it is demolished and hopefully recycled. This differs from conventional design where all trades are not involved in all parts of the process through the project's life cycle.
What does ASHRAE 55 specify? A. Energy performance B. Indoor air quality C. Thermal comfort D. Commuting surveys
C. Thermal comfort This is correct. ASHRAE 55 Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy help with defining what makes a comfortable indoor environment for occupants. Indoor conditions are considered acceptable if 80% or more of occupants find them acceptable.
Who should be present at a project's goal-setting workshop? A. The owner, architect, and engineers only B. The owner and architect only C. The owner and users only D. All principal project team members
D. All principal project team members This is correct. All principal project team members should be present at the goal-setting workshop.
Which of the following best describes systems thinking? A. A Sustainable plan for built environments that improve existing conditions. B. An approach to design and operations that brings team members together to work collaboratively on all of the project's systems, finding synergistic solutions that support greater levels of sustainability. C. A formal review process of the design of a project based on its intended function in order to identify potential alternatives that reduce costs and improve performance. D. An understanding of the built environment as a series of relationships in which all parts influence many other parts.
D. An understanding of the built environment as a series of relationships in which all parts influence many other parts. This is correct. This type of exam question tests an ability to accurately know the exact (or best) definition of a term - as defined by USGBC. This is USGBC's definition of systems thinking. A. A Sustainable plan for built environments that improve existing conditions. This describes Regenerative Design. B. An approach to design and operations that brings team members together to work collaboratively on all of the project's systems, finding synergistic solutions that support greater levels of sustainability. This describes the integrative process. C. A formal review process of the design of a project based on its intended function in order to identify potential alternatives that reduce costs and improve performance. This describes Value Engineering.
What intense workshop is used to establish green building goals across all aspects of the building design, drawing on the expertise of all participants? A. Facility manager meeting B. LEED roundtable C. Technical Advisory Group meeting D. Charrette
D. Charrette This is correct. A charrette is an intense collaborative session where participants make a concerted effort to solve a problem or plan the design of something. The charrette is one of the first things that should occur on a new project. During the initial charrette the project team will: Decide what rating system to use Determine the projects green building goals Set a preliminary rating using the LEED Project Checklist A charrette should be held no later than the design development phase and preferably during schematic design.
What is at the core of the integrative process? A. Cost-based decision making B. Working toward individual goals C. Linear planning D. Collaborative team members
D. Collaborative team members This is correct. Integrative projects are based on integrative teams and frequent, collaborative communications. A. Cost-based decision making The integrative process uses life cycle costing and life cycle analysis to make decisions rather than first costs. B. Working toward individual goals Integrative projects are based on integrative teams and frequent, collaborative communications. C. Linear planning Linear planning is how conventional building is done.
Which of the following is one of the tasks that integrative project team members complete together? A. Select a target certification level B. Applying for financing C. Energy modeling D. Identifying opportunities for synergy
D. Identifying opportunities for synergy This is correct. Before any design takes place, every team member is gathered and every issue hashed out. Each team member will take their expertise and bring the relevant information and data they have. The team then analyzes the data and starts to compare notes in order to identify synergies between different strategies and systems. This is a repeating cyclical process of research, analysis, and meeting that continues to further refine solutions, with the goal of achieving the greatest cost effectiveness and environmental performance. A. Select a target certification level The owner usually does this. The team may provide assistance, but the owner has the final say on the project's goals for certification. B. Applying for financing This would be done by the owner. C. Energy modeling The energy modeler creates the model, not the whole team.
What two major concepts are integral to green building and sustainability? A. Linear planning and Closed-loop systems B. Life cycle approach and Open systems C. Leverage Points and the Integrative process D. Systems thinking and Integrative process
D. Systems thinking and Integrative process This is correct Systems thinking is a process of understanding how each part of the built environment affects every other part. It is the belief that the component parts of a system can best be understood in the context of relationships with each other and with other systems, rather than in isolation. These parts include project materials, building systems, site, people, and information. The integrative process is the approach of having separate stakeholders or designers work together to ensure the project is benefiting from synergy which allows for greater levels of sustainability throughout the project's life. A. Linear planning and Closed-loop systems B. Life cycle approach and Open systems A life cycle approach considers all stages of a project, product or service. For example a life cycle approach for materials would consider growing raw materials and production, to distribution, consumer use and product disposal. Open system create landfills. C. Leverage Points and the Integrative process Leverage points can be helpful in decision making processes for many business types. However, the integrative process is an integral concept that drives the LEED process.
By identifying synergies between systems during the integrative process, teams will save time and money in both the short and the long term while optimizing resource usage. Which of the following are also true of the integrative process? A. The integrative process is based on an ISO standard. B. It was invented in Germany. C. The integrative process increases the amount of construction time for a project. D. The integrative process reduces the need for change orders during construction.
D. The integrative process reduces the need for change orders during construction. This is correct. A. The integrative process is based on an ISO standard. The integrative process is not based on an ISO standard. The Integrative Process (IP) ANSI Consensus National Standard Guide 2.0 for Design and Construction of Sustainable Buildings and Communities provides step-by-step guidance and a methodology for improving building design, construction, and operations through a replicable, integrative process. B. It was invented in Germany. The Integrative process was first published by the AIA, American Institute of Architects C. The integrative process increases the amount of construction time for a project. The design time is increased while the construction time is usually decreased.
What is the purpose of having a LEED AP on a project? A. For building commissioning B. To submit all project data C. To serve as the project administrator D. To streamline the LEED process
D. To streamline the LEED process This is correct. The purpose (or intent) of having a LEED AP on the project is to 'support and encourage the design integration required by LEED to streamline the application and certification process'. A. For building commissioning A LEED AP will not necessarily commission the building. B. To submit all project data Any project team member can submit project data. C. To serve as the project administrator The project administrator does not have to be a LEED AP.
What is NOT true about a closed system in the built environment? A. There is no waste B. All aspects of a closed ecosystem are highly integrated to ensure maximum efficiency C. Materials in a closed system are used for other purposes at the end of their useful life D. Used resources are released outside the system
D. Used resources are released outside the system When materials are released outside the system the system is considered open. A. There is no waste A system with a closed loop, and is thought of as more sustainable. For example, plants growing in a field, grow, produce oxygen, take in water, then die and decay which helps plants grow. Closed systems can be linked so one system uses the byproducts of another. B. All aspects of a closed ecosystem are highly integrated to ensure maximum efficiency It is this efficiency which results in no waste in a closed system. C. Materials in a closed system are used for other purposes at the end of their useful life Closed systems have components that allow the waste of one component to be used by another.
What is NOT a principle that should be followed for a successful green building project? A. Committing to green building early in the process B. Looking at long term savings C. Commitment to the process through the life of the project D. Budgeting the planning and design costs separately from the operations costs E. Multidisciplinary approach
RESPUESTA??? A. Committing to green building early in the process The green building process should begin early instead of being an add-on later in the project. When green building products or designs are considered after construction has already started then it becomes more expensive and less efficient. It's like adding a second story onto a one story house. It's cheaper to build a two story house to begin with. B. Looking at long term savings Often owners consider only the upfront costs and not the long term operations and maintenance costs. Yes a more efficient HVAC system may cost 20% more up front, but if it cuts energy bills by 50% the payback may be only a few years, followed by 30 more years of lower energy bills. C. Commitment to the process through the life of the project The green building process should not end when the occupants are allowed into the project. Systems will need repair and maintenance for the life of the building. Strategies that were put in place in the design need to be upheld for the greatest benefit. D. Budgeting the planning and design costs separately from the operations costs By separating costs stakeholders will not realize the long term savings green buildings have. E. Multidisciplinary approach One of the principles of an integrative process is an integrative project team. Everyone involved in the project or that is impacted by the project such as neighbors are considered stakeholders.
