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LEED Chapter 7
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Environmental Studies
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09/22/2010

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What refers to the quality of air and environment inside buildings, based on pollutant concentrations and conditions that can affect health, comfort, and performance of occupants?
Definition
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
Term
What variables can affect the indoor environment? (6)
Definition
1)Temperature
2)Humidity
3)Lighting
4)Acoustics
5)Air Quality
6)Control Systems
Term
What are the benefits of IEQ? (7)
Definition
1)Reduced liability
2)Reduce employee absenteeism
3)Reduce employee turnover
4)Reduced occupant complaints
5)Reduced vacancy costs
6)Increased tenant satisfaction and retention
7)Increased marketability of property
Term
Regular Building Occupant is defined as?
Definition
A person who works 10 or more hours per week in building
Term
What is the greatest cost to a building owner?
Definition
People
Term
What Syndrome describes those situations in which building occupants experience acute health and comfort effects linked to time present in a building, but where no specific illness or cause can be identified?
Definition
Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)
Term
What illness is used when symptoms of diagnosable illnesses are identified and can be attributed directly to airborne building contaminants?
Definition
Building Related Illness (BRI)
Term
In LEED, what 2 strategies can improve IAQ?
Definition
1)Avoid the use of materials high in pollutants and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
2)Improve ventilation
Term
The most effective way to remove air contaminants is to?
Definition
Is to not to allow them indoors at all.
Term
What does SMACNA stand for?
Definition
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Contractors Association
Term
SMACNA has a set of guidelines for what?
Definition
A set of IAQ guidelines that are used to help manage air quality issues resulting from construction and renovation.
Term
SMACNA has a set of guidelines for what?
Definition
A set of IAQ guidelines that are used to help manage air quality issues resulting from construction and renovation.
Term
What is ETS?
Definition
Environmental Tobacco Smoke
Term
The best strategy for ETS is?
Definition
Is to prohibit smoke in or within 25-feet of the building.
Term
Where should CO2 monitors be placed?
Definition
3to 6 feet high
Term
Define "In the Building"
Definition
Define as starting with the vapor barrier, so exterior paint would not be considered in any calculations
Term
What is the Reference Standard for:
Adhesive, sealants, primers, wood finishings, floor coatings?
Definition
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
Term
What is the Reference Standard for:
Aerosol adhesives, Architectural paints and coatings, Interior anti-corrosive and anti-rust paint
Definition
Green Seal
Term
What is the Reference Standard for:
Carpets
Definition
Green Label Plus
(Carpet and Rug Institute)
Term
What is the Reference Standard for:
Carpet Cushions
Definition
Green Label
(Carpet and Rug Institute)
Term
What is the Reference Standard for:
Vinyl, linoleum, laminate, wood, ceramic, rubber flooring
Definition
FloorScore
Term
What is the Reference Standard for:
Furniture and seating
Definition
GREENGUARD
Term
What is radon?
Definition
Is a cancer causing natural radioactive gas that you CAN’T see, smell, or taste.
Term
What is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, and 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in America
Definition
Radon
Term
How does Radon get into the house/building?
Definition
1)Cracks
2)Construction joints
3)Gaps in suspended floors
4)Gaps around service pipes
5)Water supply
Term
What reference defines Green Cleaning?
Definition
Presidential Executive Order 13101
Term
What are the prime point for contaminants entering a building
Definition
Entryways/Doorways
Term
What is mixed mode ventilation?
Definition
Uses both natural and mechanical ventilation
Term
Air filters are rated on what system?
Definition
MERV System
Term
What is the MERV System
Definition
Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value - rates the quality of air filters
Term
What is Daylighting?
Definition
The practice of placing windows and other transparent media so that, during the day, natural light provides effective internal illumination
Term
What are Daylighting benefits? (2)
Definition
1 Significant energy savings
2)As a Primary source of light can improve positive mental and physical effects
Term
What are the Daylighing issues?
Definition
1)Can cause glare – which can be uncomfortable
2)Heat loads can increase
Term
The benefits from Daylighting are maximized when?
Definition
When both occupancy and lighting sensors are used to control the electric lighting system.
Term
What are horizontal windows or domes at the roof of the building?
Definition
Skylights
Term
What are horizontal light-reflecting overhang placed above eye level with a transom window placed above it?
Definition
Light Shelves
Term
Light shelves are most effective when placed in which orientation?
Definition
Southern
Term
What is place in the roof and admitdlight to a focused are of the interior?
Definition
Sun tubes
Term
ASHRAE 62.1-2007 set minimum standards for?
Definition
For ventilation rates and IAQ levels
Term
In regards to air ventilation, every LEED certified building must comply with with what?
Definition
ASHRAE 62.1-2007
Term
Thermal comfort is describe in what document?
Definition
ASHRAE 55-2004
Term
Comfort is characterized as? (7)
Definition
1)Temperature
2)Humidity
3)Air speed
4)Outdoor temperature design conditions
5)Outdoor humidity design conditions
6)Clothing
7)Expected activity
Term
What are the main types of occupant control?
Definition
Temperature Control
Lighting Control
Term
Acoustics
Definition
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