Leed bdc exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

(MR Credit) Building Product Disclosure and Optimization- Environmental Product Declarations - Opt. 2 Multi-Attribute Optimization. Exemplary Performance requirements? - correct answer Option 1. Source at least 40 qualifying products from five manufacturers. Option 2. Purchase 75%, by cost, of permanently installed building products that meet the required attributes What must be true of EPDs to qualify for MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization EPD? - correct answer EPDs must...

When calculating occupied areas in an area of a building, what spaces must be excluded? - correct answer Underground or structured parking Mechanical spaces are included How do you calculate default occupancy counts for Core and Shell projects? - correct answer Using gross floor area, not net or leasable floor area Are hotel guests visitors or regular occupants of the building? - correct answer Regular occupants Can boats and mobile homes be certified under LEED? - correct answer No. ...

what are the 8 LEED AP BD+C adaptations? - correct answer New Construction and Major Renovations Core and Shell Development Schools Retail Data Centers Warehouses and Dist. Centers Hoslitality Healthcare what are the 8 LEED AP BD+C adaptations? - correct answer New Construction and Major Renovations Core and Shell Development Schools Retail Data Centers Warehouses and Dist. Centers Hospitality Healthcare

What must your erosion control plan adhere to?Answer - Erosion control plans must adhere to the 2003 EPA Construction General Permit (or local standards, whichever is more stringent). What is a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment?Answer - A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment is a report prepared for a real estate holding that identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities. How is a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment more in depth?Answer - A Phase II En...

The LEED reviewer response from a preliminary review indicates a project will be 1 point short of LEED Platinum. What should the project team do if they still want to pursue LEED Platinum? A. Exclude 10% of the gross floor area to try to improve the project's energy performance B. Install extra bicycle racks to earn exemplary performance for LT Credit Bicycle Facilities C. Submit new or revised documentation for credits that were denied or require more information, or attempt additional cr...

A project's total site area is 280,000 SF (26,000 m2). The total previously developed area on site is 100,000 SF (9,290 m2). The building FAR is 1.7. How much financial support would an owner have to provide to ear SS credit Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat? A) $112,000 B) $72,000 C) $122,400 D) $40,000 - correct answer A) $112,000 *Feedback:* This type of question will likely include additional, extraneous information to cause confusion. For Option 2 Financial Support,...

What must your erosion control plan adhere to?Answer - Erosion control plans must adhere to the 2003 EPA Construction General Permit (or local standards, whichever is more stringent). What is a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment?Answer - A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment is a report prepared for a real estate holding that identifies potential or existing environmental contamination liabilities. How is a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment more in depth?Answer - A Phase II En...

What does the acronym "LEED" stand for? - correct answer Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design What does the acronym "GBCI" stand for? - correct answer Green Business Certification Inc. Buildings are __________ and people are __________ - correct answer certified; credentialed What are the knowledge domains? - correct answer 1. LEED Process, 2. Integrative Strategies, 3. Location and Transportation, 4. Sustainable Sites, 5. Water Efficiency, 6. Energy and Atmosphere, 7. Mate...

What is the default gender ratio for indoor water us reduction calculation? - ANSWER 1 to 1 ; i.e. 50/50 male to female What energy related systems must be commissioned? - ANSWER -Mechanical, including HVAC&R equipment & controls -Electrical lighting and daylighting controls -Plumbing, including domestic hot water systems -Renewable energy sytems

As of August 2015, ___% of all square footage pursuing LEED certification is outside of the U.S. - correct answer 43% There are no eligibility requirements for taking the LEED ___ exam. - correct answer Green Associate LEED ___ is the credential that designates the most exceptional professionals in the green building industry. - correct answer Fellow To be nominated as a LEED Fellow, nominees must have held a LEED professional credential for ___ or more years. - correct answer 8 A re...