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23 Cards in this Set
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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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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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To achieve points in most categories what must first be satisfied
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A Prerequisites 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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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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LEED for Commercial Interiors (CI) was developed as a rating system targeted at what types of projects?
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Tenant and designer implemented improvements.
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LEED for Existing Buildings (EB) was developed as a rating system targeted at what types of projects?
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The implementation of sustainable operations and maintenance practices for owners and operators of existing buildings.
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LEED for Core and Shell (CS) was developed as a rating system for what types of projects?
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New Core and Shell Construction.
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What is the document used in the LEED calculation process?
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Letter Templates
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What is the first step toward earning LEED certification?
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Registering your project on the USGBC website.
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When can the LEED certification application be submitted?
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Design phase credits can be submitted at the end of the design phase and all credits need to be submitted at the completion of the construction phase.
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What feature of NC v2.2 allows for split submittal of credits for review?
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Web-based LEED Online submittals.
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What is a CIR?
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Credit Interpretation Request
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When should you submit a CIR?
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If you are having trouble applying a LEED prereq or credit you should consult the Refeernce Guide for intent, review Innovation Credits, and review the LEED Credit Interpretations Ruling page on the USGBC website. If a similar request has not been logged or does not answer your question sufficiently then you can submit a new CIR via LEED-Online.
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When submitting a CIR what should you focus on?
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CIRs should be succint and based on information found in the Reference Guide, with emphasis on the intent of the prerequisite or credit. If possible the project team should offer potential solutions to the problem
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Does the LEED-AP on the design team sign the Letter Templates?
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Only when they are the responsible party for the credit.
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Provide the category that has these available points: 17 points, 5 points, 15 points
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17 points = Energy & Atmosphere 5 points = Water Efficiency and Innovation & Design 15 points = Indoor Environmental Quality
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Credit 8.1/8.2 Daylight & Views belongs to which category?
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Indoor Environmental Quality
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Sustainable Sites, Alternative Transportation, has how many points available?
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4.1 Public Transportation Access 4.2 Bicycles/Changing Rooms 4.3 Low Emitting/Fuel Efficient Vehicles 4.4 Parking Capacity 4 points total, 1 for each
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How many user-defined innovative design credits are available?
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4 points
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Put the following achievement levels in order from highest to lowest: Gold, Certified, Silver, Platinum
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Platinum Gold Silver Certified
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Name the six categories of points.
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Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation & Design Process
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What is the point structure for LEED-NC ratings?
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Certified- 26-32 points. Silver- 33-38 points. Gold- 39-51 points. Platinum- 52-69 points
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