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Cards Term List the 6 categories of LEED. Definition Sustainable Sites Water Efficiency Energy & Atmosphere Materials & Resources Indoor Environmental Quality Innovation in Design Term Which LEED categories have prerequisites? Definition All categories except Water Efficiency and Innovation in Design.   SS - 1 E&A - 3 M&R - 1 IEQ - 2 Term List the 8 Main Credits of Sustainable Sites Definition 1. Site Selection 2. Development Density & Community Connectivity 3. Brownfield Redevelopment 4. Alternative Transportation 5. Site Development 6. Stormwater Design 7. Heat Island Effect 8. Light Pollution Reduction Term What is the SS pre-requisite? Definition Construction Activity Pollution Prevention.   Includes: - ESC (erosion and sedimentation control) - seeding (temp. or permanent) - mulching - silt fencing - earth dikes - sediment trap - sediment basins Term define ESC Definition Erosion and Sedimentation Control.   (part of the SS prereq "Construction Activity Pollution Prevention" Term SS Credit 1 SITE SELECTION list the 6 types of sites where building is prohibited: Definition - prime farmland - land 5' below flood line - habitats for endangered species - wetlands (within 100') - previously undeveloped land within 50' of water - public parkland (unless new equal parkland provided elsewhere) Term SS Credit 2   DEVELOPMENT DENSITY & COMMUNITY ACTIVITY   list the two options Definition option 1: - must be previously developed site - min. community density of 60,000 sf/net acre   option 2: - must be previously developed site - 1/2 mi. from residential zone (10 units/acre) - 1/2 mi. from 10 "basic services" - pedestrian access to basic services Term what is the current LEED version? Definition LEED 2.2 Term List the 9 types of LEED certifications. Definition New Construction (& Major Renovation) Existing Buildings Commercial Interiors Core & Shell Schools Retail Healthcare Homes Neighborhood Development (Pilot) Term LEED AP stands for... Definition Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional Term List the 4 levels of LEED certification. Definition Certified Silver Gold Platinum Term What are the approximate LEED registration and certification costs? Definition registration $450 for USGBC members ($600 for non-members) certification depends on project size and type. average cost is $2,000, but can be as expensive as $15,000. Term In the US, buildings use what fraction of - total energy? - total electricity? - total water? Definition 1/3 of the energy 2/3 of the electricity 1/8 of the water Term When and how does the LEED process begin? Definition Project teams need to register on the LEED website (www.leedbuilding.org) during the early stages of the project. Term How many points are possible in LEED? Definition 69 possible points.   certified needs 26 min silver needs 33 min gold needs 39 min platinum needs 52 min Term When did USGBC launch the LEED AP program? Definition 2001 Term The LEED exam will test you on the following information (4 types): Definition - LEED credits: intent - LEED credits: technical analyses  - how to coordinate project and team - how to implement LEED process Term In the LEED exam, how many possible points are there, and what constitutes a passing score? Definition 200 possible points   a passing score is 170 Term List the 3 LEED exam tracks: Definition New Construction   Commercial Interiors   Existing Buildings Term define CIR Definition Credit Interpretation Review/Ruling. Term How many reviews occur in the LEED process? Definition for new construction, there are 2:   - Design review - Construction review   *for existing buildings, there is one - initial certification review Term what is the financial benefit of receiving LEED platinum certification? Definition Certification fees will be refunded. (not refunded: registration fees, appeal fees, or other misc fees.) Term SS Credit 3 BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT   summarize approach:  Definition Clean up a contaminated site.   (for contaminated water, typically will pump to surface and treat. for contaminated soils, can use bioreactors in-situ or replace soil ex-situ) Term SS Credits 4.1-4.4 ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION   list the 4 subcategories Definition 4.1 Public Transportation Access   4.2 Bike Storage & Changing Rooms   4.3 Low-emitting & Fuel Efficient Vehicles   4.4 Parking Capacity Term SS Credit 4.1 ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION   Public Transportation Access   list the two options: Definition option 1: location is < 1/2 mile of rail/subway.   option 2: location < 1/4 mi. of min. 2 stops for min. 2 bus lines. Term SS Credit 4.2 ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORATION   Bike Storage and Changing Rooms   requirements for residential:   requirements for non-residential: Definition residential: covered storage for bikes for 15% residents   non-residential: bike racks/storage within 200 yd. of entrance for 5% occupants + shower/change rooms for 0.5% FTE occupants. Term define FTE Definition Full-Time Equivalent occupants. Term SS Credit 4.3 ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORATION   Low Emitting & Fuel Efficient Vehicles   describe 3 options: Definition option 1: alt. vehicles & preferred parking for 3% of occupants   option 2: preferred pkg. for 5% bldg. capacity   option 3: alternative refueling stations for 3% pkg. capacity Term for SS 4.3, how does LEED define "low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles"? Definition -classified as Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) by the California Air Resources Board   OR   - minimum green score of 40 per American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) Term how does LEED define "preferred parking" Definition closest spots to the entrance (excludes ADA requirements)   OR   reduced-price parking passes. Term SS Credit 4.4 ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION   Parking Capacity   list 2 options for residential projects: Definition residential opt 1: provide no new pkg.   residential opt 2: adhere to minimum zoning requirements and provide infrastructure for carpools/shuttles to public transportation Term SS Credit 4.4 ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION   Parking Capacity   list 3 options for NON-residential projects: Definition non-residential option 1: provide no new pkg.   non-residential option 2: adhere to minimum zoning pkg. requirements and create preferred pkg. for carpools for 5% of pkg.   non-residential option 3: IF the bldg. provides pkg. for less than 5% of FTE occupants, min. 5% preferred pkg. for carpools/vanpools. Term SS Credit 5.1 SITE DEVELOPMENT   Protect or Restore Habitat   list requirements for greenfield sites: Definition protect habitat by minimizing footprint.   - 40' from bldg perimeter - 10' from site improvements - 15' from curbs / utility trenches - 25' from permeable srufaces Term SS Credit 5.1 SITE DEVELOPMENT   Protect or Restore Habitat   list requirements for previously developed sites: Definition - restore or protect 50% of site (excluding the building footprint)   - native or adapted vegetation   - green roofs count in calculation (if native/adapted) Term SS Credit 5.2 SITE DEVELOPMENT Maximize Open Space   describe 3 options:   1. if there are open spacing zoning requirements 2. if there is a zoning requirement, but no open space requirement therewithin 3. projects with no zoning codes (such as federal projects) Definition Opt. 1 - STANDARD ZONING ORDINANCE - increase the "open space" zoning requirement by 25%   Opt 2 - NO "OPEN SPACE" PROVISION IN ZONING ORDINANCE - maintain 20% of site as open space   Opt 3 - NO ZONING ORDINANCE - provide a min. amount of open space equal to the bldg. footprint Term SS Credit 6 STORMWATER DESIGN   List the 2 sub-categories: Definition 6.1 Quantity Control   6.2 Quality Control Term SS Credit 6.1 STORMWATER DESIGN:   Quantity Control   list the 2 cases: Definition Case 1: Existing imperviousness < 50% - the post-development stormwater quantity is not greater than the pre-development stormwater quantity. OR   - implement a stream channel protection strategy   Case 2: Existing imperviousness > 50%. - reduce stormwater runoff by 25%. Term SS Credit 6.2 STORMWATER DESIGN   Quality Control   Describe requirements: Definition - remove 80% of avg. annual post-development Total Suspended Solids (TSS).   - submit BMP (best management practice) plan. Term define TSS Definition Total Suspended Solids   - particles too small to be removed from stormwater through settling. - these need to be filtered from stormwater runoff Term BMP Definition "Best Management Practices"   - must be submitted under SS credit 6.2 (Stormwater Quality Control). Term 6 techniques for stormwater quality control: Definition - green roofs - pervious pavement - grid pavers - rain gardens - vegetated swales - rainwater recycling Term SS Credit 7.1 HEAT ISLAND EFFECT:   Non-Roof   List 2 options: Definition Opt. 1 - 50% of site hardscape has some combination of shade, open grid pavers, paving materials w/SRI of 29 or more   Opt. 2: - place min. 50% pkg. under cover (all roofs used must have SRI of 29 or greater). Term define SRI Definition Solar Reflectance Index.   - a material's ability to reject solar heat.   - High numbers reflect & max is 100; low numbers absorb and min is 0. Term what 2 material properties are needed to calculate SRI? Definition reflectance and emittance Term SS Credit 7.2 HEAT ISLAND EFFECT:   Roof   List 3 options: Definition option 1. - roof has SRI of 78 or greater for low-slope roof; 29 for high-slope roof   option 2. - 50% green roof   option 3. - hybrid approach w/high SRI and vegetated roof. (SRI area/0.75) + (Green roof area/0.5) > Total Roof Area. Term define albedo Definition albedo = surface reflectance.   Roofs and paving should be high-albedo (i.e. white and shiny) Term SS Credit 8. LIGHT POLLUTION PREVENTION.   describe int. and ext. requirements: Definition Interior: two options: - emitted light should hit walls and not exit directly through windows, OR - non-emergency interior lighting automatically turns off after non-business hours.   Exterior: -minimize exterior lighting based on site classification as "dark" (rural), "low" (low-density residential), "medium" (commercial/industrial/ high-density residential), or "high" (city centers). Term define Heat Island Effect Definition effect when urban landscapes retain solar energy and become hotter than adjacent rural areas. Term define solar reflectance Definition ratio of reflected solar energy to incoming solar energy.   100% reflectance means that all energy is reflected;   0% means all energy is absorbed. synonym: albedo. Term define Thermal Emittance Definition - ability to shed heat/infrared radiation.   - most bldg. materials, including glass, have emittance of about 0.9   - clean, bare metals have low emittance (can't shed heat; heat is retained) Term how does LEED define open-grid pavement? Definition 50% impervious; vegetation in open cells. Term define emissivity Definition ratio of the radiation emitted by a material to the radiation emitted by a black body at same temperature Term how does LEED define   - development footprint - open space area Definition development footprint: area impacted by development activity, including hardscape, access roads, parking, building, etc. open space area: property area minus the development footprint. Term how does LEED define alternative fuel vehicles? Definition vehicles that use low-pulluting, non-gasoline fuels such as electricity, hydrogen, propane, natural gas, methanol, ethanol. Includes gas-electric hybrids. Term bioremediation Definition Use of microorganisms and vegetation to remove contaminants from water and soils.   Usually in-situ and better than landfilling or incineration. Term CERCLA Definition Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), commonly known as Superfund.   Addresses abandoned waste sites and contamination. Term RCRA Definition Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, from the EPA. Term how does LEED define Building Density Definition bldg. floor area divided by total site area   (sf per acre) Term How does LEED define:     - property area   - site area Definition they are synonymous.   area within property lines, (not a function of development area.) Term how does LEED define   - development footprint Definition area on the project site impacted by development activity: hardscape, access roads, parking, building, etc. Term List the 3 main credit categories in WATER EFFICIENCY: Definition WE 1 - Water Efficient Landscaping WE 2 - Innovative Wastewater Technologies WE 3 - Water Use Reduction  Term WE Credit 1.1 WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING   1.1 Reduce by 50% 1.2 No Potable Water Use    describe strategies:  Definition plant species choice (native/adapted) limit turf grass diversify species use captured rainwater or recycled wastewater use non-potable public water drip system / smart irrigation controls mulch (low evaporation) / swales/ shadows no winter irrigation Term WE Credit 2 INNOVATIVE WASTEWATER TECHNOLOGIES   Describe the 2 options:  Definition Opt. 1: - Reduce potable water use by 50% by: water-conserving toilets/urinals graywater / rainwater / treated wastewater Opt. 2: - Treat and reuse 50% of wastewater on-site  Term For credit WE 1 (Water Efficient Landscaping),   list 4 factors for calculating the BASELINE water use rate:  Definition landscape coefficient species factor density factor microclimate factor (greenfields vs paved) Term define evapotranspiration rate  Definition total amount of water required to grow a certain reference plant (such as grass or alfalfa), mm. or in.   for LEED, use July value.   ref: agricultural publications  Term WE Credit 3 WATER USE REDUCTION   list two sub-credits:  Definition - 20% Reduction - 30% Reduction  Term Definition Term define Tertiary Treatment  Definition highest form of wastewater treatment   includes removing nutrients, organic and solid material, biological or chemical polishing  Term WE Credit 3.1 & 3.2   WATER USE REDUCTION (20% or 30%)   Describe Strategies:  Definition high-efficiency fixtures composting toilets non-water urinals occupant sensors stormwater graywater Term define   Process Water      Definition water for industrial processes and bldg systems (CT, boilers, chillers)  Term what are some of the detrimental environmental impacts of coal as an energy source?  Definition devastates landscapes acidic drainage sludge results when coal is processed produces CO2 (climate change) produce nitrogen oxide (smog) produce sulfur dioxide (acid rain) Term what's the main element in smog? Definition nitrogen oxide Term what's the main substance contributing to global warming      Definition CO2 Term what are the detrimental environmental impacts of natural gas as an energy source?  Definition produces nitrogen oxide greenhouse emissions Term what are the detrimental environmental impacts of nuclear fission as an energy source?  Definition potential for catastrophic accidents waste transportation / disposal Term what are the major detrimental environmental impacts of hydroelectric as an energy source?  Definition disrupt natural water flows habitat disruption depletion of fish populations Term List the 3 prerequisites in the Energy & Atmosphere category:  Definition Fundamental Commissioning of Bldg Systems Minimum Energy Performance Fundamental Refrigerant Management Term List the 6 credits in Energy & Atmosphere  Definition Optimize Energy Performance On-Site Renewable Energy Enhanced Commissioning Enhanced Refrigerant Management Measurement and Verification Green Power Term EA Prerequisite 1   FUNDAMENTAL COMMISSIONING OF THE BLDG ENERGY SYSTEMS   Describe it:  Definition verify that the bldg systems are callibrated and perform according to contract documents designate a Commissioning Authority (CxA) systems include: HVAC and refrigeration lighting/daylighting controls hot water renewable energy systems (wind,solar,etc) Term define   CxA  OPR BOD  Definition CxA - Commissioning Authority   OPR - Owner's Project Requirements   BOD - Basis of Design  Term EA Prerequisite 2   MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE   Describe requirements:  Definition registered before 6/07: meet min standards AND prescriptive standards of ASHRAE/IESNA standard 90.1-2004 registered after 6/07: exceed them Term define ASHRAE IESNA  Definition American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers   Illuminating Engineering Society of North America   together, they author standard 90.1-2004, part of EA Prereq 2 "Min Energy Performance"  Term define standard 90.1  Definition establishes min requirements for energy-efficient design of buildings   (excludes low-rise residential, and bldgs that do not use electricity or fossil fuel.) Term EA Prerequisite 3   FUNDAMENTAL REFRIGERANT MANAGEMENT   describe intent:  Definition reduce ozone depletion   - no new CFCs - in existing bldgs, phase out CFCs in 5 years Term discuss types of refrigerants and describe environmental impacts of each Definition CFC: chlorofluorocarbons - WORST - causes global warming - contains chlorine - depletes ozone   HCFC: hydrochlorofluorocarbons - causes global warming - contains 10% of chlorine of CFC - depletes ozone (but a lot less)    HFC: hydrofluorocarbons - causes global warming - does not contain chlorine - does not affect ozone   Natural refrigerants - BEST to prevent global warming, probably require add'l electricity - CO2, NH3, Propane Term sources of graywater Definition sink water (excluding food processing) shower water washing machine cooling tower bleed-down AC condensation Term define ODP and GWP  Definition ozone depleting potential and global warming potential  Term what international treaty banned CFCs?  Definition Montreal Protocol Term EA Credit 1 Optimize Energy Performance   Describe the 4 options, and points possible for each.  Definition Opt. 1.  Whole Bldg Energy Simulation (1-10 pts) - improve from ASHRAE/IESNA minimums   Opt. 2. Prescriptive Compliance (4 pts) - ASHRAE Adv Energy Des Guide for Small Office Bldgs - must be 20,000 sf max & office occupancy   Opt. 3.  Prescriptive Compliance (2-5 pts) - Adv Bldgs Core Performance Guide - 100,000 sf max, not healthcare, warehouse, or laboratory    Opt. 4.  Prescriptive Compliance (1 pt) -  comply w/ Basic Criteria & Prescriptive Measures of the Adv Bldgs Benchmark (minus a few sections) Term Definition Term EA Credit 1 Optimize Energy Performance   Describe some strategies.  Definition 1. DECREASE DEMAND.  Bldg form, orientation, daylighting, etc.   2. HARVEST SITE ENERGY. Daylight, ventilation, solar, wind.   3. INCREASE EFFICIENCY. System selection, equip. spec.   4. RECOVER WASTE ENERGY. Exhaust air energy recovery, graywater heat recovery.  Term define ECB Method Definition Energy Cost Budget Method in ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1   NOT acceptable for LEED credit EA 1.  Term define process energy  Definition office equip computers elevators / escalators kitchen laundry lighting (exempt fm lighting power allowance)  Term define Baseline Building Performance  Definition per ASHRAE 90.1 (App. G)   annual energy cost for a bldg design intended for use as a baseline for rating above standard design  Term define Rated Power    Definition capacity of a specific piece of equipment (max power a unit will draw0  Term define Receptacle Load  Definition all equip that is plugged in  Term EA Credit 2 On-Site Renewable Energy   Describe:  Definition use on-site energy (solar, wind, geothermal, low-impact hydro, biomass, bio-gas) to supply a percentage of total bldg energy req'd   1-3 points, based on percentage of total calc energy  Term EA Credit 2 On-site Renewable Energy   Do passive solar thermal systems count in this credit?  Definition NO. Just active systems such as photovoltaic, wind, hydro, wave, tidal, bio-fuel, bio-gas, geothermal (deep water/steam only), solar thermal, thermo-siphon.   careful - geo-exchange is passive; geo-thermal is active.  Term list some common sources for bio-fuels  Definition - untreated wood waste - agricultural waste - animal waste - landfill gas  Term define BIPV  Definition building-integrated photo-voltaic  Term EA Credit 3 ENHANCED COMMISSIONING   Describe differences from the Commissioning Prerequisite: Definition - CxA must NOT be an employee of the design firm or contractor or construction manager   - develop systems manual   - review bldg operation within 10 months after substantial completion  Term EA Credit 4 ENHANCED REFRIGERANT MANAGEMENT   List additional requirements compared to the pre-req:  Definition Opt 1: Eliminate refrigerants. (Natural refrigerants, such as water, CO2, and ammonia are OK.)    Opt 2: Minimize / eliminate emission of compounds that contribute to ozone depletion and global warming.  Term EA Credit 4 ENHANCED REFRIGERANT MANAGEMENT   Describe some strategies:  Definition - use H2O, CO2, or NH3 - equip w/long life - equip that doesn't leak - type of refrigerants (i.e. low GWP/ODP) - efficiency (i.e. amount of electricity req'd)   Term what 3 types of refrigerants will be phased out by 2030, per the Montreal Protocol?  Definition CFCs HCFCs HFCs  Term EA Credit 5 MEASUREMENT & VERIFICATION   Describe  Definition develop a M&V (measurement and verification) plan.   the plan evaluates performance of energy systems. min. duration is 1 year post-construction.   track actual performance, compared to theoretical design performance.  Term Definition Term define IPMVP  Definition International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol   (part of credit EA 5, Measurement and Verification)  Term EA Credit 6 GREEN POWER   Describe requirements:  Definition 35% of bldg's electricity comes from ON-GRID renewable energy for min. 2 years.   Green power = from solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, low-impact hydro.  Term what does a Green-e certification mean?  Definition Green-e = electricity from renewable sources (solar electric, wind, geothermal, bio mass, low-impact hydro)    Green-e is mandatory for EA Credit 6, Green Power.  Term MR Prequisite 1   Name it.  Definition Storage and Collection of Recyclables Term MR Prereq 1 STORAGE & COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLES   Describe requirements:  Definition Provide recycling area for entire building.   Minimum materials: paper corrugated cardboard glass plastics metals  Term MR Credit 1 BUILDING REUSE   Describe the 3 sub-categories:  Definition MR 1.1 - Maintain 75% Exst. Walls, Floors & Roof   MR 1.2 - 95%   MR 1.3 - Maintain 50% of Interior non-Strl Elements Term MR Credit 1.1 BUILDING REUSE Maintain 75% of Exst Walls, Floors & Roof   Describe which parts of the bldg count towards the 75%  Definition INCLUDED: structure (incl. strl. floor / deck) envelope (ext. skin / framing)   EXCLUDED: haz mat (not included in total) windows non-strl roofing material  Term If you are putting an addition on an exst bldg, how big can the addition be  in order to qualify for Credit MR 1 (Building Reuse)?  Definition Max area of new addition is twice the area of the exst bldg.  Term For Credit MR 1.3, "Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Strl Elements",   what parts of the bldg compose the calculation?  Definition - non-bearing walls - doors - floor coverings - ceilings   *note - percentage is calculated by area  Term If a room full of unused doors are found at a building site, describe 2 uses and which credits would be applicable.  Definition If used as doors - MR 1.1/1.1 - Building Reuse   If used as tables - MR 3.1/3.2 - Materials Reuse  Term The percentages in MR 1.1 and 1.2, "Building Reuse", are based on what unit of measure?  Definition surface areas of major existing bldg strl and envelope elements Term MR Credit 2 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT   List 2 sub-categories  Definition Credit 2.1 - Divert 50% from Disposal Credit 2.2 -  Divert 75% from Disposal Term MR Credit 2.1 (and 2.2) CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT  Divert 50% (or 75%) From Disposal    Describe the credit requirements, list a common material excluded from this credit, and list units for percentage calc:  Definition Develop & implement a construction waste plan to recycle or salvage exst. materials (and keep them out of landfills / incinerators).   Soil does not count.   Percentages may be by weight or volume (but must be consistent).  Term MR Credit 3 MATERIALS REUSE   Describe 2 subcategories:  Definition 3.1 - Materials Reuse, 5% 3.2 - Materials Reuse, 10% (reused materials are those that were salvaged, refurbished, or reused, AND permanently installed in the project) (furniture is OK - if definied consistently)    Term MR Credits 3.1 & 3.2 MATERIALS REUSE (5% & 10%)   How are the percentages defined?  Definition Percentages of cost of all materials used.  Term for credits MR 3.1 & 3.2, Materials Reuse, list some common categories of "reused materials":  Definition Components already on-site - new function proposed for exst object - example: door used as a table.    Components already on-site - a finish material that can serve its original function, but requires refurbishment.  Example: door hardware    Components required off-site - anything salvaged or relocated from another site  Term Define post-consumer waste, pre-consumer content, and assembly recycled content  Definition post-consumer: material generated by households or other facilities, such as stuff in recycling bins, demolition debris, discarded products, maint. waste   pre-consumer: material considered waste in the manufacturing process (like fly ash, shavings, walnut shells, trimmed materials, print overruns, etc)   assembly recycled content: includes post- and pre-consumer.  divide (recycled weight) by (total weight)  Term MR Credit 4.1 & 4.2 RECYCLED CONTENT (10% and 20%)   describe credit, including breakdown of pre-consumer vs post-consumer    and unit of measure for percentages  Definition In the project, use recycled materials (post-consumer + 1/2 pre-consumer) as a percentage (10% or 20%) of the total project COST.  Term describe the shortcut method to determine Total Materials Cost for the MR credits:  Definition Total Materials Cost = 0.45 * total constr. cost Term describe the default and potential recycled percentages of strl. steel  Definition default: 25% post-consumer potential: 90% post-consumer  Term what is the special provision in the MR Recycled Content credit for calculating fly ash in concrete?  Definition The percentage of recycled materials in the composite material (i.e. concrete) can be calculated as a percentage of the mass of cementitious materials rather than a percentage of the total mass (so you don't pay a penalty for the water in the concrete mix)  Term for the MR Recycled Content credit, you need to do some calcs based on weight and others based on cost.  Explain where each applies:  Definition for determining what percentage of a composite material is considered recycled, use weight.   for total percentage of recycled materials compared to entire building, use cost.  Term MR Credit 5.1 & 5.2 REGIONAL MATERIALS 10% or 20% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally   describe the credit  Definition use materials/products within 500 miles of the site (extraction, process, manufacture)   percentagese (10% or 20%) are based on cost.   for composite materials, compute the applicable percentage by weight.  Term what common bldg components are excluded from the MR Credit 5, Regional Materials?  Definition - MEP components - specialty items such as elevators / equip     - furniture is only included if used consistently throughout the MR credits.  Term Can re-used materials from MR Credit 3 (Reuse Materials) be applied to MR Credit 5 (Regional Materials)?  Definition yes.  the salvage location is considered the point of extraction; the location of the vendor is considered the point of manufacture.  Term MR Credit 6 Rapidly Renewable Materials   describe the credit  Definition use rapidly renewable materials for 2.5% of the total material COST (= 45% construction cost)     Term define Rapidly Renewable Materials (per LEED)   and give examples  Definition materials and products made from plants or animals, typically harvested within a 10-year cycle in a sustainable fashion.   bamboo, wool carpeting, cotton insulation, agrifiber, linoleum flooring, wheatboard cabinetry, strawboard, cork flooring.  Term MR Credit 7 CERTIFIED WOOD   describe the credit  Definition 50% of total wood (by cost) must be certified wood.   (includes strl framing, dimensional lumber, flooring, subfloor, wood doors, finishes)    furniture can be included if definied consistently for all MR credits    temporary products such as formwork, bracing, scaffolding, etc. may be included in calculation  Term what is certified wood?  Definition the Forest Stewardship Council issues this certification to forest managers who adopt sustainable forest management policies.   FSC also accredits certification proxies.  Term what is a strategy for making sure you get certified wood?  Definition selecting lower grades of wood whenever possible, Grades 2 or 3 rather than Grade 1.  Term define   chain-of-custody (COC)  Definition pertains to certified wood -   the COC is the path the wood products take from forest to consumer, including processing, manufacturing, distribution. for the end product to be certified, the entire COC must be certified. (note: this is complicated; see the resource guide for more info)  Term can recycled wood materials count towards the "Certified Wood" credit (MR Credit 7)?  Definition NO.   new wood products only.   (but you could use the recycled wood materials towards the recycled credit)  Term define IAQ Definition Indoor Air Quality Term EQ Prerequisite 1   what is it  Definition minimum IAQ performance   (IAQ = indoor air quality)  Term EQ Prereq 1 Indoor Environmental Quality   describe it, and state the governing standard  Definition provide minimum ventilation and indoor air quality per ASHRAE 62.1-2004, "Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality".  Term 3 ventilation methods:  Definition Active (i.e. mech. eqpt.) Passive (i.e. operable windows) Mixed (i.e. a combination)  Term EQ Prereq 2   what is it  Definition Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control   Opt. 1 - prohibit smoking inside; locate exterior smoking areas 25' away from entries, air intakes, and operable winndows   Opt. 2 - have designated smoking areas that are 25' away from entries, air intakes, and operable windows.  The smoking rooms must be directly exhausted to the outdoors.   Opt. 3 - some slight variations for residential  Term define ETS  Definition environmental tobacco smoke (i.e. secondhand smoke)  Term EQ Credit 1 OUTDOOR AIR DELIVERY MONITORING   describe requirements  Definition - install sensors that monitor CO2 concentrations in all "densely occupied" spaces   - measure air intake rate (n/a for naturally ventilated spaces) Term which ASHRAE reference contains info on CO2 sensors?  Definition ASHRAE 62.1-2004 Term EQ Credit 2 INCREASED VENTILATION   Describe requirements for - mech. ventilated spaces - naturally ventilated spaces  Definition mech. ventilated - increase outdoor ventilation rates by 30% above ASHRAE min in pre-req.   naturally ventilated - meet the "carbon trust good practice guide 237", meet recommendations in the CIBSE manual 10, OR provide analytical model that will demonstrate that natural ventilation is appropriate.  Term EQ Credit 2, "Increased Ventilation" is most applicable to what type of climates?  Definition mild climates   not good for excessively hot or cold climates due to increased HVAC needs and energy use  Term define CIBSE  Definition Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers  Term define exfiltration  Definition uncontrolled outward air leakage from conditioned spaces through unintentional openings due to pressure differences  Term EQ Credit 3 CONSTRUCTION IAQ MANAGEMENT PLAN   describe two sub-credits  Definition 3.1 - During Construction 3.2 - Before Occupancy  Term EQ Credit 3.1 CONSTRUCTION IAQ MANAGEMENT PLAN   During Construction   describe requirements  Definition - comply w/Control Measures of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA)   - protect materials from moisture damage   - if permanently installed AHUs are used during construction, supply filters with a MERV of 8 (MERV = Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value)  Term list some practical methods to achieve EQ Credit 3.1, CONSTRUCTION IAQ MGMT PLAN, During Construction  Definition - don't use HVAC system during constr. - cover HVAC ducts w/plastic to prevent entrance of particulates - protect materials from moisture - housekeeping (cleaning, vaccuuming) - construction schedule (most toxic materials late Friday, so it will be aired out by next Monday)  Term EQ Credit 3.2 CONSTRUCTION IAQ MGMT PLAN Before Occupancy   describe credit (two options)  Definition opt. 1 - FLUSH-OUT.  After construction, run HVAC to flush out particulates / fumes etc.   opt. 2 - AIR QUALITY TESTING.  Test air for pollutants so ppm is less than the maximums listed in LEED.  Term list 5 types of air pollutants that pertain to EQ Credit 3.2 (Construction IAQ Mgmt Plan - before occupancy)  Definition formaldehyde particulates VOCs 4-Phenylcyclohexene (4-PCH) Carbon Monoxide  Term name a type of building material that contains 4-Phenylcyclohexene (4-PCH)  Definition carpets / fabrics with styrene butadiene rubber latex backing material  Term name some bldg materials that contain formaldehyde  Definition