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LEED is an acronym for what "green building" program?
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Leadership In Energy and Environmental Design
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Name the 6 categories in the LEED rating system.
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Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation and Design Process.
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LEED certification is achieved through self- evaluation. (True of False)
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False, third-party review for certification is required.
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What is LEED NC and when should it be used.
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LEED for New Construction is used primarily for new commercial office buildings & major renovations, but can be applied to all commercial buildings, including offices, retail, service establishments, institutional buildings, hotels, and residential with 4 or more habitable stories.
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What is the minimum number of points to have a building certified?
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26 Points
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Can LEED NC be applied to Existing buildings?
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Yes, LEED NC also covers major renovations. As a general rule, a major renovation involves elements of major HVAC renovation, significant envelope modification, and major interior reconciliation.
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How many points does it take to reach LEED Silver?
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33-38 Points
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To achieve points in most categories what must first be satisfied
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The related Prerequisites (pre-reqs are applicable to most categories, but not all)
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Can a project be certified without satisfying all prerequisites?
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No. All prerequisites must be satisfied for a project to be certified.
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How many points does it take to reach LEED Gold?
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39-51 Points
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What rating system should be used if project scope does not involve significant design/construction and focuses more on O&M.
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LEED for Existing Buildings.
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How many points does it take to reach LEED Platinum?
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52-69 Points
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LEED for New Construction (NC) was developed as a rating system targeted at what types of projects?
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New commercial construction and major renovations.
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What is the first step in LEED certification of a building?
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Registering the project with USGBC at www.usgbc.com, under LEED section under Register your Project.
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