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Biodegradable ~~> Capable of decomposing under natural conditions. Carbon Footprint ~~> A measure of greenhouse gas emissions associated with an activity. Ecosystem ~~> A basic unit of nature that includes a community of organisms and their nonliving environment linked by biological...

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LEED Green Associate: Practice
Exam #1 & Terms Questions and
Answer | Latest Update 2024/2025
Biodegradable


~~> Capable of decomposing under natural conditions.




Carbon Footprint


~~> A measure of greenhouse gas emissions associated with an activity.




Ecosystem


~~> A basic unit of nature that includes a community of organisms and

their nonliving environment linked by biological, chemical, and physical

processes.




Environmental Sustainability


~~> Long term maintenance of ecosystem components and functions for

future generations.




High Performance Green Building




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~~> A structure designed to conserve water and energy; use space,

materials, and resources efficiently; minimize construction waste; and create

a harmful indoor environment




Integrated Design Team


~~> All the individuals involved in a building project from early int eh

design process, including the design professionals, the owner's

representatives, and the general contractor and subcontractors




Life Cycle Assessment


~~> Ana analysis of the environmental aspects and potential impacts

associated with a product, process, or service




Market Transformation


~~> Systematic improvements in the performance of a market or market

segment. Ex: EPA's Energy Star program has shifted the performance of

homes, buildings, and appliances toward higher levels of energy efficiency

by providing recognition and comparative performance information through

its Energy Star labels




Regenerative Design




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~~> Sustainable plans for built environments that improve existing

conditions. Goes beyond reducing impacts to create positive change in the

local and global environments - the level beyond sustainable




Sustainability


~~> Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of

future generations to meet their own needs (Brundtland Commission)




What constitutes the largest use of energy in buildings in the United States?


~~> Space Heating




Green building emphasizes using what type of design process?


~~> Integrative




What are the three dimensions of sustainability often described as the triple

bottom line or the three legged stool?


~~> Economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and social

responsibility




What life cycle assessment is used to determine the ___?




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~~> Environmental aspects and potential impacts of green building




When is the best time to incorporate an integrative approach for a building

project?


~~> Predesign




Credit weightings are based on ___?


~~> Environmental impacts and human benefits




Implementation of green building strategies such as daylighting, passive

cooling, high efficiency mechanical systems, and stack ventilation contribute

to what type of cost savings?


~~> Reduced life cycle costs




The installation of low flow faucet aerators at hand washing stations will result

in which of the following?


~~> Reduced energy use & reduced water use




Which type of site is it environmentally preferable to build on?




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