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12 Cards in this Set
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USGBC |
U.S. Green Building Council's |
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LEED |
Leadership in Engergy and Environmental Design |
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Sustainable design and development. |
“development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” |
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Green Building |
more efficient and use resources wisely,as they buildings take energy, water and materials into account. |
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the triple bottom line of green buildings |
1- Environmental Benefits 2- Economic benefits 3- Health and community benefits (social)
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Environmental Benefit of green buidlings |
- enhance and protect ecosystems and biodiversity improve air and water quality reduce solid waste conserve natural resources |
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Economic Benefits of green building |
reduce operating costs - enhance asset value and profits - improve employee productivity and satisfaction - optimize life cycle economic performance |
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Health and community benefits (social) |
- improve air, thermal and acoustic environments - Enhance occupant comfort and health - minimize strain on local infrastructure contribute |
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which of the following is an environmental benefits of green building? a- conserve natural resources. b- Reduce solid waste c- Improve air and water quality D- Enhance and protect ecosystems and biodiversity E- All of the above |
E.
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Q2.2. How much time, on average, do Americans spend indoors? (Choose one)
A. 10 percent B. 90 percent C. 65 percent D. 35 percent |
B |
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According to the Department of Energy’s website, space heating is the largest energy use in the United States, followed by lighting. True or False?
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true |
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Which of the following describes a high-performance green building? (Choose one)
A. Conserves water and energy B. Uses spaces, materials, and resources efficiently C. Minimizes construction waste D. Creates a healthy indoor environment E. All of the above |
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