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Term
What is an EPD?
Definition
Environmental Product Declaration
Term
What is an LCA?
Definition
Life Cycle Assessment
Term
What is a PCR?
Definition
Product Category Rule
Term
What does a PCR (product category rule) do?
Definition
They define scope, system boundary, measurement procedures, impact measures, and other technical requirements for EPDs.
Term
What does a Type III EPD have? (Define Type III)
Definition
Third Party certification
Term
What is a "cradle to gate" assessment?
Definition
Analysis of part of a product's life from resource extraction (cradle) to gate (before it is transported for distribution and sale).
Term
What is the building enclosure?
Definition
Exterior layer of a building that protects interior areas from outside plus semi exterior layer (layer that protects conditioned from unconditioned space)
Term
What are the 6 categories valued in EPD product optimization? (MRC BPDO; O2)
Definition
global warming potential, depletion of stratospheric ozone layer, acidification of land and water sources, eutrophication, formation of tropospeheric ozone, and depletion of nonrenewable energy resources
Term
What is eutrophication?
Definition
The process by which a body of water becomes nutrient rich thereby becoming a fertile environment for aquatic plant growth, which results in depletion of dissolved oxygen. (Runoff kills fish/mollusks)
Term
What kinds of material are excluded from the calculation for MRC Construction and Demo Waste Mgmt Option 1 - Diversion?
Definition
hazardous materials, alternative daily cover (ADC), land clearing debri, excavated soil
Term
What guide provides insight on the integrative process necessary for healthcare project prereqs? (Integrative Project planning and design)
Definition
ANSI Consensus National standard Guide 2.0
Term
What are the 7 allowable sources of renewable energy for EA Credit Renewable energy production?
Definition
PV, Solar thermal, Wind, Biofuel (not all sources), low impact hydro, wave/tidal, geothermal energy (excluding GSHPs)
Term
What biofuels are ineligible for contributing to the EA Credit for Renewable Energy production?
Definition
Municipal solid waste, forest biomass, wood coated with paint/plastic/laminate, treated wood (preservative)
Term
What tool should you use to calculate the 95th percentile rainfall event for SS Credit Rainwater Mgmt?
Definition
The USGBC Rainfall Events Calculator
Term
What database does the USGBC rainfall events calculator source from?
Definition
The National Climatic Data Center Database
Term
When should energy modeling be used during a project? Why?
Definition
Early in the design process so that it can be used as a design tool rather than a compliance check
Term
What does SRI stand for? (SS Credit for heat island redux)
Definition
Solar reflectance index
Term
What ratio is considered to be a low sloped roof? (SS Credit for heat island redux)
Definition
less than 2:12
Term
What is the threshold for the initial SRI of a low sloped roof? (SS Credit for heat island redux)
Definition
82[image]
Term
What is the threshold for the initial SRI of a steep sloped roof? (SS Credit for heat island redux)
Definition
39[image]
Term
What is the threshold for the 3 year SRI of a low sloped roof? (SS Credit for heat island redux)
Definition
64[image]
Term
What is the threshold for the 3 year SRI of a steep sloped roof? (SS Credit for heat island redux)
Definition
32[image]
Term
What is the average lease up rate for green buildings?
Definition
20% above average
Term
What EQ Credit requires photos?
Definition
Construction IAQ Management plan requires photos that implement IAQ practices
Term
What are scope 1 emissions?
Definition
Emissions produced directly by the entity
Term
What are scope 2 emissions?
Definition
Emissions produced by the energy purchased by the entity. Includes losses do to transmission of HW, CHW, or steam utilities. Does not include losses in transmission of electricity.
Term
Can the green power and carbon offsets credit be pursued at any point in the project?
Definition
Yes
Term
Is the green power and carbon offsets credit calculated based on the quantity of energy consumed or the cost of energy consumed?
Definition
quantity
Term
How is the quantity of energy consumed calculated in order to know the cost of carbon offsets to purchase?
Definition
From scope 1 and scope 2 emissions.
Term
What parameters must match in between a baseline building and a proposed building to perform an LCA assessment?
Definition
LCA Scope, size, function, orientation, location (Climate zone), operating energy efficiency
Term
For EQ Credit Daylight option 3, how many daylight measurements must be taken after the building is occupied?
Definition
2 measurements
Term
When calculating indoor water use, does a private fixture or public fixture use more water? And which should be used if it is unclear if a fixture is one or the other
Definition
Public and public
Term
What percentage parking reduction is required for projects that do not earn points for LT Credit Surrounding density and Diverse Uses or the LT Credit Access to quality transit?
Definition
20%.
Term
What percentage parking reduction is required for projects that DO earn points for LT Credit Surrounding density and Diverse Uses or the LT Credit Access to quality transit?
Definition
40%. If they earn a point for either or then they qualify.
Term
If a project provieds off-street parking, what percentage of spaces must be reserved for car pool?
Definition
5% of the quanity of spaces after reductions for earning or not earning a credit for either Surrounding Density and Diverse uses or Access to quality transit
Term
What is an ECM and what is it used for?
Definition
Exceptional calculation method. Used for whole-building energy modeling.
Term
What three HVAC strategies must be included in the design of a building less than 100K sq ft to comply with option 3 for EA Prereq Minimum energy performance?
Definition
SAT Reset (VAV), Premium economizer performance, variable speed fan control
Term
What building service must be taken into account in order to comply with ASHRAE 50% and therefore achieve option 2 for EA Prereq Minimum energy performance?
Definition
HVAC and heating hot water service
Term
What are the MPRs for a project to be eligible to earn LEED accreditation?
Definition
1. Permanent location
2. Reasonable LEED boundaries (i.e. include contiguous land and land altered as a result of construction)
3. Must meet size requirements
Term
What is the minimum size requirement for a project to be eligible for LEED BD+C & O+M Certification?
Definition
1000 sq ft
Term
What is the minimum size requirement for a project to be eligible for LEED ID+C?
Definition
250 sq ft
Term
What is the minimum size requirement for a project to be eligible for LEED for Neighborhood Development?
Definition
Should contain at least 2 habitable buildings and be no larger than 1500 acres
Term
What is the minimum size requirement for a project to be eligible for LEED Homes?
Definition
project must be defined as a dwelling by all applicable codes.
Term
Are manual demand response events eligible for LEED credits?
Definition
No
Term
What percentage of a building must be reused to earn exemplary performance?
Definition
95%
Term
Can a project earn exemplary performance for purchasing products within a certain radius?
Definition
No
Term
How many products must a project source from 5 different manufacturers to earn exemplary performance?
Definition
40 different products
Term
How many different manufacturers must a project source 40 different products from to earn exemplary performance?
Definition
5 different manufacturers
Term
What percentage must a new construction building improve on the baseline to meet the EA prereq for minimum energy performance?
Definition
5%
Term
What percentage must major renovation improve on the baseline to meet option 1 EA prereq for minimum energy performance?
Definition
3%
Term
What percentage must a core and shell building improve on the baseline to meet option 1 EA prereq for minimum energy performance?
Definition
2%
Term
If a pilot credit is not part of the rating system you are using can it be pursued as an innovation credit?
Definition
No
Term
For LT Credit Bicycle Facilities (residential), what percentage of regular building occupants must be used in the calculation for long term bike storage spaces?
Definition
30%
Term
For LT Credit Bicycle Facilities (residential), what percentage of visitors must be used in the calculation for short term bike storage spaces?
Definition
2.5%
Term
What is the minimum number of short term bike storage spaces for a residential building pursuing the LT Credit Bicycle Facilities?
Definition
4 spaces per building
Term
What is the minimum number of long term bike storage spaces for a residential building pursuing the LT Credit Bicycle Facilities?
Definition
1 per unit
Term
For LT Credit High-Priority Site in an urban area, what is one way to maintain/enhance the character of the local community?
Definition
Build in an historic area
Term
What is a typical way to achieve an IN Credit?
Definition
Double the requirement for an existing credit or achieve the next incremental percentage threshold
Term
What tool is used to calculate a landscape water budget?
Definition
the EPA Watersense Water Budget Tool
Term
Are hardscapes included in calculating a landscape water budget?
Definition
No
Term
Are vegetated areas used in calculating a landscape water budget?
Definition
Yes. Only vegetated areas are used
Term
What are 2 examples of unvegetated softscapes?
Definition
mulched paths and playgrounds
Term
Are unvegetated softscapes used in calculating a landscape water budget?
Definition
no
Term
Can furniture be included in MR Credits?
Definition
Yes, at the project team's discretion. If it is included then it must be included in ALL MR credits.
Term
What are the 3 phases of the integrative process?
Definition
Discovery/ Occupacny, operations, and performance feedback/Design and Construction (Implementation)
Term
What does LWR stand for?
Definition
Landscape water requirement
Term
What are the 3 factors used to calculate a landscape water requirement (LWR)?
Definition
Plant density, plant type, and irrigation needs.
Term
What is an LWR (landscape water requirement)?
Definition
The amount of water that a landscape requires for the site's peak watering month
Term
What types of test are used for smaller building envelope commissioning?
Definition
Blower door assembly
Term
What type of tests are used for larger building envelope commissioning?
Definition
Field mock up or thermal imaging
Term
If a cooling tower is going to reuse water from rainwater collection and storm water pond collection which will require less pre-treatment?
Definition
Rainwater
Term
Can commingled waste be used to get the MR Construction Waste Reduction Credit?
Definition
Yes. But the waste sorting facility must report their diversion rate to the project team for use in calcs.
Term
Can a wetland buffer be affected by a project that is trying to earn the LT Credit for Sensitive Land Protection?
Definition
Yes, a wetland buffer can be improved upon.
Term
Where should signage be posted outside a building to notify entrants of a no smoking policy?
Definition
Within 10 feet of all entrances
Term
If a project is trying to achieve the prereq WE Credit for Indoor Water Use Reduction and choose the prescriptive achievement path, what must be rue about all fixtures installed?
Definition
They must all be at or below watersense maximum levels
Term
Why would a project team going for the prereq WE Credit for Indoor Water Use Reduction choose path two usage based calculation?
Definition
If some fixtures do not meet the watersense maximum levels then the team should choose path two usage based calculation because in that case, if aggregate of all fixtures is less than watersense maximums the credit will be achieved
Term
What does FAR stand for?
Definition
Floor-area-ratio. Total non-residential floor area divided by the total building land area
Term
For SS Credit Site Development - Protect or Restore habitat, option 2 financial support, how much financial support would an owner have to provide to earn the credit?
Definition
$0.40 per sq ft of total site area
Term
For LT Credit Surrounding density and diverse uses, what is the minimum number of uses?
Definition
A minimum of 4 uses
Term
For LT Credit Surrounding density and diverse uses, can a use type count more than once?
Definition
A use type only counts once (retail store that has a nail salon only counts once)
Term
For LT Credit Surrounding density and diverse uses, how many different categories of uses must be included?
Definition
Uses must come from at least 3 of the 5 categories, exclusive of the building's primary use
Term
For LT Credit Surrounding density and diverse uses, can 3 of the same type count as 3 different uses?
Definition
No more than two uses of each type (máximo of 2 restaurants for example)
Term
For LT Credit Surrounding density and diverse uses, can a planned project in the area count?
Definition
Uses that are planned count if they are available within one year of LEED occupancy
Term
Name 3 elements of a building that indirectly impact global warming
Definition
Building orientation, roof SRI, use of natural refrigerants
Term
For MR Credit Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, what is the maximum percentage of unsafe structures in a building that can be demolished and still be eligible for the credit?
Definition
25%
Term
For MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials, how old does reused furniture have to be to be eligible for the credit?
Definition
Proven to be purchased at least 2 years prior to project initiation
Term
For EQ Credit Interior Lighting, what level of occupant controls must a light switch have?
Definition
3 levels of control
Term
What is defined as mid-level in 3-tier occupant lighting control?
Definition
30% to 70% of maximum illumination level
Term
What does it mean to be an infill site?
Definition
the land must have been previously developed to at least 75%
Term
Where should outdoor air intakes be located to achieve the best exterior contaminant prevention?
Definition
1/3rd of the way up the building
Term
What are some examples of ways to analyze the LCA design of a building?
Definition
Alter footprint/shape of building, evaluate different types of structural elements, further define installed products and assemblies, optimize structural system
Term
For EQ Credit Enhanced IAQ Strategies, what types of rooms must be monitored for CO2 concentrations?
Definition
Only densely populated rooms like conference rooms
Term
What is considered exemplary performance for EQ Credit Quality Views?
Definition
90% for all regularly occupied spaces
Term
If an international project has no access to watersense labelled products or an acceptable substitute what percentage below the baseline must fixtures and fittings to earn WE Prerequisite Indoor Water Use Reduction?
Definition
20%
Term
What lighting is exempt from SS Light Pollution reduction?
Definition
Signal/directional/marker lighting for transportation, facade/landscape lighting (turned off midnight to 6am), theatrical/stage, roadway, hospital emergency including helipads, national flag, internally illuminated signage
Term
What are regional priority credits?
Definition
Bonus points that a project can earn for addressing environmental issues specific to their locale like water shortages or assets like high solar potential
Term
What are some methods to reduce the impact of internal loads (heat produced by things inside a building like people and lights)?
Definition
decreased lighting power, daylighting, reduce plug loads, economizer mode on HVAC, reduce OA requirements during low occ times with CO2 sensors
Term
What are some required items that must be completed prior to EQ Credit IAQ Assessment?
Definition
Install all finishes and furniture
For residential projects, install owner-provided furniture
Complete punch-list items that would generate VOCs or other contaminants
Test and balance the HVAC system
Term
For SS Credit Site Dev - Protect and restore habitat, what percentage of previously developed area is required to be restored? Does a green roof count towards this percentage?
Definition
30%. Yes. Subtract a green roof area from 30% of the previously developed floor area.
Term
what is the minimum combined surrounding density of buildable land for LT Credit Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses Option 1 Surrounding Density?
Definition
20K sq ft
Term
What is the threshold for building reuse in the MR Credit building life-cylce impact redux?
Definition
there is no threshold
Term
What is a walkshed boundary?
Definition
A map that shades the area within walking distance of a project. For schools the area will be dependent on age and grade level
Term
What is the percentage of students that must live inthin walking distance of a school to earn the LT Credit Access to Quality transit?
Definition
50%
Term
Can car pool and green vehicles spaces be combined for the credits for reduced parking footprint and green vehicles?
Definition
If 10% of capacity is reserved then yes
Term
How does a building qualify for the EA Credit Green power and carbon offsets?
Definition
Must buy 50% renewable power for 5 years
Term
If multiple stops of a railway are within walking distance of a project can you count more than one?
Definition
No
Term
How many pts does a project earn for the EA Credit Green Power and Carbon Offsets credit if it is a net zero energy user?
Definition
2 pts
Term
What is a key component of the IP Credit Intergrative process?
Definition
Using non potable water sources
Term
Use drawing a radius a good way to calculate a bicycle network?
Definition
No. a vicinity map showing the bicycle network, route, and distance along the network to eligible destinations
Term
What are Some areas can be included/excluded at the project teams' discretion in calculating a water budget?
Definition
Athletic field
Vegetated playground
Food garden
Urban agricultural area
Term
What are some areas that must be excluded when calculating a water budget?
Definition
Hardscapes (pervious or impervious)
Unvegetated softscapes (mulched paths, playground areas)
Term
Using a smart controller in an irrigation system gets a project __% reduction in LWR (landscape water reqs) for WE Credit Outdoor Water Use Reduction
Definition
15
Term
If a project includes a parking structure with a roof and the roof has shaded parking spaces on it, is it still calculated as a roof in heat island calcs?
Definition
no
Term
What are the requirements for SS Credit Site Development - Protect & Restore Habitat?
Definition
Preserve/rpotect 40% of exiting greenfield area AND choose 1 of 2: restore 30% of all previously developed site or provide monetary financial support
Term
Is forest biomass considered a biofuel?
Definition
No
Term
For EA Credit green power/carbon offsets, what is the percentage threshold for 1 point?
Definition
50%
Term
For EA Credit green power/carbon offsets, what is the percentage threshold for 2 points?
Definition
100%
Term
Is there exemplary performance for EA Credit Green power/carbon offsets?
Definition
No
Term
Are there any exemplary performance opportunities for opportunities for EQ Credit interior lighting?
Definition
Neither option 1 lighting control nor option 2 lighting quality have exemplary performance
Term
What are the 3 percentage thresholds for spatial daylight autonomy?
Definition
55%, 75%, and 90% (Healthcare only)
Term
What percentage of all regularly occupied areas must get "views" for the EQ credit Quality views to earn exemplary performance?
Definition
90%
Term
Do bicycle parking spaces count as parking spaces within a project boundary?
Definition
No
Term
For SS Credit Heat island redux, what percentage of spaces must be covered?
Definition
75%
Term
What is the minimum number of long term bike parking spaces for a residential project? (LT Credit Bicycle Facilities)
Definition
1 space per unit
Term
What is the minimum number of short term bike parking spaces for a residential project? (LT Credit Bicycle Facilities)
Definition
2.5% of peak visitors, but no fewer than 4 spaces per building
Term
What percentage of residents must get a bike parking space in a residential projects? (LT Credit Bicycle Facilities)
Definition
30% but no less than 1 space per unit
Term
How is LT Credit Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses documented?
Definition
NO RADIUS INVOLVED. Include a map showing the project site, location, type of each use, and woalking routes from the main entrance to each use
Term
What percentage of spaces must be preferred parking for LT Credit Green Vehicles?
Definition
5% preferred
Term
What percentage of spaces must be EVSE parking for LT Credit Green Vehicles?
Definition
2% EVSE
Term
What is an LWR and what factors are used to calculate it?
Definition
LWR=landscape water requirement
Plant type, plant density, and irrigation needs are used to calculate it
Term
For LT Credit surrounding density and diverse uses, what is the minimum number of uses needed to earn the credit?
Definition
minimum number of 4 uses, but a use type only counts once, must come from 3 out of 5 categories, no more than 2 uses of each type, planned uses count if they are available within one year of LEED occupancy
Term
For LT Credit Sensitve land protection, how many feet must undeveloped and developed land be from wetlands?
Definition
at least 50 feet
Term
For LT Credit Sensitve land protection, how many feet must a site be from a water body?
Definition
at least 100 feet
Term
When does the integrative process take place during a project? (Integrative Process Credit)
Definition
Takes place in pre-design and requires a simple box energy model
Term
What is an easy way to remember the LT Credit LEED ND Location?
Definition
Anything that says Stage X or Condititional is ineligible?
Term
For EA Credit Enhanced CX, when does the building operations need to be reviewed?
Definition
10 months after substantial completion
Term
Is the OPR used to create the BOD or the other way around?
Definition
The owner's project requirements are used to create the BOD
Term
Who creates the BOD?
Definition
The project team?
Term
What two fundamentals elements of a project should be documented during a goal setting work shop? (IP Credit Integrative Process)
Definition
the OPR and the BOD
Term
If a project is in a country where watersense labels aren't used and no acceptable substitute how can they still achieve the WE prerequisite Indoor water use reduction?
Definition
The project must comply with the fixture performance requirement for water use at least 20% below baseline requirements
Term
Where can the International Water Labelling Program outline Watersense substitutes be found?
Definition
usgbc.org
Term
For EQ Credit IAQ Assessment, what is the minimum OA delivery rate post-occupancy?
Definition
0.3 CFM per sqft
Term
If a pilot credit is used in one rating system, can it be earned using another rating system?
Definition
No
Term
Why should a project team perform a site inventory and site analysis? (IP Integrative process)
Definition
Assessment (inventory+analysis) is completed early in the project so the project team can use it to spot synergies with other LEED credits
Term
What credit does having a LEED AP on the project team contribute to?
Definition
IN Innovation
Term
If furniture is moved from an old office to a new site, when must it have been purchased to count toward MR Credit BPDO - Sourcing of Raw Materials?
Definition
2 years prior to date of project registration
Term
When can the green power and carbon offsets credit be pursued?
Definition
At any point during the project
Term
For the IP credit's implementation component, what are the 3 types of water demand components and how many need to be offset by non-potable water usage?
Definition
indoor, outdoor, and process. Must offset 2 types.
Term
Which prequisites are affected by the IP Credit's implementation component?
Definition
WE Preq indoor water use redux and WE Prerequesite outdoor water use redux
Term
Is using wood waste as biofuel an acceptable means of reuse/recycling if waste diversion is not available?
Definition
Yes
Term
What are some methods of reducing internal loads in a building?
Definition
Reducing lighting loads, add daylighting, reduce plug loads, economizer settings on HVAC, reduce OA requirements by using CO2 based occupancy control
Term
What are some causes of internal loads?
Definition
Cooling loads, heat created by lighting/occupants, OA conditioning
Term
How many points can be earned for MR Credit Building Life Cycle Impact Reduction and what percentage of an historic building must be reused to get that many points?
Definition
You can earn 5 points by reusing any percentage of an historic building as long as any demo does not cause it to lose its historic status (option 1 historic building reuse)
Term
For SS Credit Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat, Option 2 Financial Support, how many $/sq ft must the owner contribute to earn the credit?
Definition
$0.40 per sq ft of total building footprint
Term
When calculating reverberation times for acoustic analysis, what materials need to be included?
Definition
Include all finish materials in the rooms and their surface areas
Term
For WE Credit water metering which water subsystems have 100% of the source submetered?
Definition
Boiler water and reclaimed water
Term
For LT Credit High Priorty Site Option 1 Historic District where must the site be located?
Definition
an area where the percentage of previously developed land is at least 75% aka an infill site
Term
What is an infill site?
Definition
an area where the percentage of previously developed land is at least 75%
Term
For MR Credit BPDO - Material Ingredients - Option 1 Material Ingredient Reporting what levels of Cradle to Cradle must the product have been certified to?
Definition
v2 basic or v3 Bronze
Term
For MR Credit BPDO - Material Ingredients - Option 2 Material Ingredient Optimization what levels of cradle to cradle must the product have been certified to?
Definition
v2 gold/platinum or v3 silver/gold/platinum
Term
What does the ANSI Consensus National Standard Guide 2.0 for Design and Construction of Sustainable Buildings and Communities useful for?
Definition
Provides step by step guidance on a replicable, integrative process
Term
What needs to be provided to get points for the LT Credit Access to Quality Transit Option 2 Pedestrian access?
Definition
Walkshed boundary
Term
What lighting controls must a shared multi occupant space have for EQ credit interior lighting?
Definition
3 light levels. On/off/mid level.
Term
What percentage of students must be walkable to a school project in order for it to be eligible to earn LT Credit ?
Definition
50%
Term
For MR Credit BPDO option option 2 optimization, what must a product's EPD demonstrate?
Definition
a reduction below industry standards in at least 3 impact categories
Term
Can spaces be double counted (for carpool and green vehicles) if a project is pursuing reduced parking footprint and green vehicles credit?
Definition
No
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