LEED v4 GA Exam

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Concepts you should know to pass the LEED v4 Green
Associate Exam
Montreal Protocol
International treaty that agreed to:
1) Phase out CFCs by 2010
2) Phase out HCFCs by 2030
Heat Island Effect
 Absorption of heat by hardscapes such
as dark, non-reflective pavement and
buildings, and its radiation to surrounding
areas
LEED Certification Points
Levels
 Certified: 40-49 points
Silver: 50-59 points
Gold: 60-79 points
Platinum: 80+ points
Emissivity
Ability of a surface to shed thermal
radiation (between 0 and 1)
What is SMACNA?
 Sheet Metal Air Conditioning Contractors
National Association (SMACNA) has
standards for maintaining indoor air quality
during construction and demolition.
Albedo
Also known as reflectance. Ability of a
surface to reflect sunlight (0 to 1)
 Which ASHRAE standard
regulates thermal comfort?
ASHRAE 55-2010, Thermal Comfort
Conditions for Human Occupancy
Blackwater
Wastewater from toilets and urinals
Required Recyclables for
MR Prerequisite
 Paper, glass, cardboard, plastics and
metals. Also e-waste is now required in
LEED v4. Safe collection, storage and
disposal of at least two: batteries,
mercurycontaining lamps, or e-waste
What are examples of
natural refrigerants?
Ammonia, Water, Carbon Dioxide,
Propane, Butane, Isopentane, etc.
What is the formula for
enhanced refrigerant
management?
LCGWP + LCODP x 105 < 100 LC = life
cycle
What is GBCI responsible
for?
GBCI administers credentialing exams
and building certification
What are the LEED credit
categories?
1) Integrative Process
2) Location and Transportation
3) Sustainable Sites
4) Water Efficiency
5) Energy and Atmosphere
6) Materials and Resources
7) Indoor Environmental Quality
8) Innovation
9) Regional Priority
LEED for Homes must be
verified by whom?
A Green Rater (Note: This is the only
rating system that must have projects
verified.)
What is a baseline for
green building?
The baseline is defined by the amount of
energy or water the building would
consume if it used conventional materials
and design.