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| What is a "CIR"? And when is it used? |
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| Credit Interpretation Ruling. CIR's happen when a design team submits a Credit Interpretation Request for LEED credit. |
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| Whole Building Design considers what? |
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| The building structure and systems simultaneously, examining how these systems work together in the best possible ways. |
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| The KEY objectives of Green Building are? |
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- Minimize life cycle costs
- Reduce Resource Consumption
- ReduceResource Waste
- Increase System & Equipment Efficiency
- Emphasize source and waste reduction
- Create healthy environments
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| Fundamental Commissioning happens at what stage of the design process? |
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| What are the pre-requisites for REGISTRATION of a LEED project for certification, (Commercial Interiors)? |
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EAp1-fundamental comissioning EAp2-Minimum Energy Performance EAp3-CFC(chlorofluorocarbon) reduction in HVAC and R equipment MRp1-Storage and Collection of Recyclables EQp1-Minimum IAQ performance EQp2-Environmental Tobacco SmokeControl (ETS)
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| When should comissioning plans be made? |
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| During the PRE-DESIGN phase. |
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| What is a Simple Payback Analysis? |
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Definition
| COST of improvements DIVIDED by the FIRST YEAR ENERGY COST SAVINGS. |
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| What is a Life Cycle Cost Analysis? |
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| Looks at the TOTAL cost of a system, device, building, etc. over it's expected useful life. |
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Term
| How should a building be oriented on its site for optimal solar gain? |
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| Sustainable Sites: SITE SELECTION |
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| How many points can SSc1 (Site Selection) earn? |
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| What is the INTENT of SSc1 (Site Selection)? |
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Definition
| Encourage tenants to select BUILDINGS with best practices systems and employed green strategies. |
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Term
| What are the requirements for SSc1 (Site Selection)? |
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Definition
- Locate the tenant space in a LEED certified building.
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- Use any combination of Options A thru L to earn up to 3 points.
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| What are the submittal options for SSc1 (Site Selection-3 points)? |
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Option 1 - Copy of Core Building LEED Cert.
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- Documentation for Options A thru L
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| Sustainable Sites, Site Selection, Brownstone Redevelopment (1/2 point value). |
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| What is the intent of SSc1A? |
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| Sustainable Sites, Site Selection, Brownfield Redevelopment is to rehabilitate damaged sites and reduce pressure on undeveloped land. |
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| Sustainable Sites, Site Selection, Stormwater Management-Rate and Quantity. |
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| Sustainable Sites, Site Selection, Stormwater Management-Treatment. |
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| Sustainable Site, Site Selection, Heat Island Effect-Non-Roof. |
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| Sustainable Sites, Site Selection, Heat Island Effect-Roof. |
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| Sustainable Site, Site Selection, Light Pollution Reduction. |
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| Sustainable Sites, Site Selection, Water Efficient Irrigation; Reduced potable water consumption. |
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| Sustainable Sites, Site Selection, NO potable water use, or NO irrigation. |
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| Sustainable Sites, Site Selection, Innovative Wastewater Technologies. |
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| Sustainable Sites, Site Selection, Water use reduction 20%. |
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| Sustainable Sites, Site Selection, On-Site Renewable Energy. |
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| Sustainable Sites, Site Selection, Other measurable Environmental Performance Measures |
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Term
| What is SSc2 and how many points are possible? |
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Definition
| Sustainable Sites, Development Density and Community Connectivity, 1 point. |
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Term
| What is the intent of credit SSc2? |
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Definition
| Sustainable Sites, Development Density and Community Connectivity, to channel development to urban areas with EXISTING infrastructure, protect greenfields, and preserve habitat natural resources. |
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| Sustainable Sites, Alternative Transportation: Public Transportation Access. |
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| Sustainable Sites, Alternative Transportation: Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms |
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| WHat is the submittal calculation required for SSc3.2? |
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Definition
FTE occupancy=occupant hours 8 |
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| Full time equivalent. Relating to an occupants time spent within a space, or usage of a space. |
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| Sustainable Sites, Alternative Transportation, Parking Availability |
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| Water Efficiency, Water Use Reduction, 20% Reduction. |
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| Water Efficiency, Water Use Reduction: 30% Reduction |
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| WEc1.1 asks for 20% water reduction, while WEc1.2 asks for a 30% water use reduction, what is the ID credit offered for WE1.2? |
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Definition
| 1 point ID credit is offered for ACHEIVING A 40% WATER SAVINGS. |
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| Energy and Atmosphere PREREQUISITE, fundamental commissioning. |
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| How many points is EAp1 worth? |
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Definition
| None....EAp1 is a pre-req not a credit. |
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| Energy and Atmosphere, Minimum Energy Performance. |
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| What codes must EAp2 comply with for its requirements to be met? |
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| ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA, local codes, and California title 24-2001 |
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| Energy and Atmosphere, CFC Reduction in HVAC and R Equipment. |
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| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditoning, and Refrigeration Equipment. |
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| Energy and Atmosphere, Optimize Energy Performance: Lighting Power. |
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| What is the intent of credit EAc1.1? |
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| To conserve and reduce energy use beyond the standard pre-req to reduce environmental impacts associated with energy use. |
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| How many possible points are there for EAc1.1? |
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| Energy and Atmosphere, Optimize Energy Performance: Lighting Controls |
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| What is the intent of credit EAc1.2? |
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Definition
| To conserve energy beyond the pre-req standard to reduce environmental impact associated with energy use |
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| Energy and Atmosphere, Optimize Energy Performance, HVAC |
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| Energy and Atmposphere, Optimize Energy Performance: Equipment and Appliances |
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| How many points is EAc1.4 worth and what can a design team do for the extra point? |
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Definition
| 1-2, 90% of eligible equipment and appliances must be energy star rated. |
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| Energy and Atmosphere, Enhanced Commissioning |
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| What is the intent of EAc2? |
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Definition
| To verify and ensure tenant space is designed, constructed, and calibrated to operate as intended. |
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| Energy and Atmosphere, Energy Use: Measurement and Payment Accountability |
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| What is the intent of credit EAc3? |
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| To provide for the ongoing accountability and optimization of tenant energy and water consumption performance. |
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| Energy and Atmosphere, Green Power |
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| What is the intent of EAc4? |
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| To encourage the use of grid source, renewable energy technologies on a net zero pollution basis. |
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| Center for Resource Solutions |
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| Materials and Resources, pre-req, Storage and Collection of Recyclables |
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| What is the intent of MRp1? |
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Definition
| Materials and Resources, Storage and Collection of Recyclables, to facilitate the reduction of waste generated by building occupants that is hauled to and disposed of in landfills. |
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| Materials and Resources, Tenant Space: Long Term Commitment |
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| WHat is the intent of MRc1.1? |
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Definition
| To conserve resources, reduce waste, extend building life, retain cultural resources, and reduce the environmental impacts of tenency as they relate to materials, manufacturing, and transport. |
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| What is the requirement for MRc1.1? |
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Definition
| Tenant commitment for 10 years. |
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| Materials and Resources, Building Reuse: 40% of the Interior NonStructural Components |
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| Materials and Resources, Building Reuse: Maintain 60% of the Interior NonStructural Components |
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Term
| In credits MRc1.2 and MRc1.3, one extra ID point is offered to which credit and what for? |
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Definition
| 1 point, MR1.3, for maintaining at least 80% of the interior nonstructural components |
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| Materials and Resources, Construction Waste Management: Divert 50% from landfill |
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| Materials and Resources, Construction Waste Management: Divert 75% from landfill |
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| Credits MRc2.1 and MRc2.2 deal with waste management, MRc2.1 requiring 50% divertion from landfills, and MRc2.2, 75%. What is the ID point offered from MRc2.2? |
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| Divert 95% total waste from landfill. |
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| Materials and Resources, Resource and Reuse: 5% |
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| Materials and Resources, Resource Reuse: 10% |
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Term
| What is the intent of MRc3.1? |
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Definition
| To reuse building materials and products in order to reduce demand for virgin materials and to reduce waste, thereby reducing impacts associated with the extraction and processing of virgin resources. |
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| Materials and Resources, Resource and Reuse: 30% Furniture and Furnishing |
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| Materials and Resources, Recycled Content: 10% post consumer & half pre-consumer |
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| Materials and Resources, Recycled Content: 20% post consumer and half pre-consumer |
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Term
| What is the intent of Mrc4.1 and MRc4.2? |
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Definition
| To increase demand for building products that incorporate recycled content materials, thereby reducing impacts resulting from extraction and processing of virgin materials. |
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| Materials and Resources, Regional Materials: 20% Manufactured Regionally |
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| Materials and Resources: 10% EXTRACTED and Manufactured Regionally |
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| Materials and Resources, Rapidly Renewable Materials |
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| How can an ID point for MRc6 be attained? |
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| Use rapidly renewable construction, furniture, and furnishing materials and products for 10% (based on cost) of total value of all building materials and products used within the project. |
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| Materials and Resources, Certified Wood |
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| How can an ID point be earned for MRc7? |
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Definition
| At least 95% of wood-based materials and products must be certified in accordance with FCS standards |
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| Forest Stewardship Council |
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| Indoor Environmental Quality, pre-req, Minimum Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) |
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