Looking to become a LEED Green Associate? This exam prep overview gives you some pointers for getting started. For the complete course (available both online everywhere and offline in multiple locations nationwide), or for a more complete demo, come to www.cleanedison.com.
3. Table of Contents, continued
7. O + M LEED Glossary
8. Guidance on Innovation and Design Credits
9. Guidelines for Credit Interpretation Requests
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4. AIA® Continuing Education Provider
“CleanEdison” is a Registered Provider with The American Institute
of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned upon
completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA
members. Certificates of Completion are available on request.
This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing
professional education. As such, it does not include content that
may be deemed, or construed to be an approval, or endorsement by
the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of
handling, using, distributing or dealing in any material or product.
Questions related to specific materials, methods and services will
be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.
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5. CleanEdison Course Learning Objectives
Introduce U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Introduce Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI)
Describe Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Define scope of the various LEED rating systems
Detail crucial green building concepts and implementation
Enable success on LEED Green Associate exam on the first try
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6. Course Outline
Green Associate Exam Overview
Green Building Basics; LEED and the LEED Process
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Energy and Atmosphere
Materials and Resources
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7. Course Outline, continued
Indoor Environmental Quality
Innovation and Design Process; Innovation In Operations
Regional Priority Credits
Smart Location and Linkages
Awareness and Education
Synergies
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8. LEED Accreditation
Buildings undergo “LEED Certification” process
Base level LEED Certification is “LEED Certified”
People get “LEED Accredited”
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9. LEED Accreditation
Legacy LEED AP
“LEED Green Associate” requirements:
• Experience on one LEED-registered project
• OR work in field of sustainability (or previous employment)
• OR proof of completion of green building education, like this
course
• AND pass 2-hour LEED GA exam
Must complete 15 hrs. of CE every two years
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10. LEED Accreditation, continued
“LEED AP with Specialty” requirements (2
options):
Pass LEED GA exam + at least one LEED-registered
project experience + pass 2-hour Specialty standalone
exam within the past three years
At least one LEED-registered project experience + pass
4-hour combined exam (LEED GA & Specialty exam)
Must complete 30 hrs. of CE every two years
Legacy LEED APs:
• Accredited before July 2009
• Retain current status OR transfer to Specialty via
prescriptive education agreement OR transfer to
Specialty via exam
• Also have 30 hrs of CE required every 2 years
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11. LEED Accreditation, continued
“Green Fellow” requirements:
• Highest credential demonstrating 10 plus years
of LEED experience and commitment to the green
building field
• Must be nominated
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12. LEED Green Associate Exam Overview
Apply for exam by logging into www.gbci.org My Credentials
(you will need to upload your document of eligibility)
Within a couple of days you should receive an “eligibility
number” from GBCI
Use this “eligibility number” to schedule your exam at
www.prometric.com/gbci (it may take up to 48 hours for the
eligibility number to show up in Prometric’s system)
All questions are delivered randomly on computer
Measures your LEED knowledge vs. “Subject Matter Experts”
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13. LEED Green Associate Exam Overview
100 multiple choice questions, some multiple-multiple
Maximum possible score is 200; minimum is 125
Score of 170 required to pass
10 minute tutorial before exam + 2 hour actual exam time + 10 minute
satisfaction survey after the exam
Give yourself 2 hours and 20 minutes at the testing center
Get your score instantly
No partial credit
No penalty for wrong answers
Personal calculator forbidden; calculator tool will be on screen
Closed book!
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14. LEED Green Associate Exam Overview
Exam questions + Results break down by 7 “Knowledge Areas”…
Synergistic Opportunities and LEED Application Process
Project Site Factors
Water Management
Project Systems and Energy Impacts
Acquisition, Installation, and Management of Project Materials
Stakeholder Involvement in Innovation
Project Surroundings and Public Outreach
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15. LEED Green Associate Exam Overview
How do I prepare for the Green Associate Exam?
Read current GA Candidate Handbook (updated monthly)
www.gbci.org Professional Credentials LEED Green AssociateLEED Green
LEED Green Associate Study Guide
Green Building and LEED Core Concepts Guide (USGBC)
“Fair game” = Primary + Ancillary References in Handbook
“Fair game” = USGBC, GBCI websites; www.leedonline.com
Take sample exams on study.cleanedison.com (no “www”)
20-25 hours studying recommended beyond this course
Don’t underestimate questions on terminology, procedure
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16. LEED Green Associate Sample Question #1
What Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) program sets
standards for low-emitting carpets, adhesives and
pads?
A. Green Seal
B. Green Guard
C. Green-e Certified
D. Green Label Plus
Answer: D – Green Label Plus
This question aligns itself with:
I. Synergistic Opportunities and LEED
Application Process
D. Standards that support LEED credit
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17. LEED Green Associate Sample Question #2
Why should a green project be located in an existing
community?
A. Adequate parking is available on site.
B. The zoning approval for the project is easier.
C. Native plantings can be used for erosion control.
D. The connection to basic community resources is
present.
Answer: D
This question aligns itself with:
II. Project Site Factors
B. Community connectivity
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18. LEED Green Associate Sample Question #3
The Montreal Protocol bans the production of which of
the following to conserve stratospheric ozone?
A. HFC
B. CFC
C. Propane
D. HCFC
Answer: B – CFC (LEED Core Concepts
Pg. 48)
This question aligns itself with:
IV. Project Systems and Energy Impacts
A. Environmental concerns
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20. Objectives
Define green building
Describe the integrative design approach
Clarify the triple bottom line
Illustrate direct vs. indirect environmental impacts
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21. Introduction
U.S. commercial + residential building
construction + operations account for:
72% of electricity consumption
24%-50% of energy use
40% of raw materials use
38% of all CO emissions
2
30% of waste output
14% of potable water consumption
Source: Annual statistics, U.S. DOE Energy Information Administration 2005
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22. Defining Green Building
Efficiently uses energy and uses
benign energy
Conserves water, land and
materials
a.k.a. “sustainable” or “high
performance” building, meeting the
needs of today without
compromising the needs of future
generations
Occupant health; employee
productivity
Reduces waste and pollution
Addresses lifetime performance
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23. Whole Building Design, aka Integrative Design Process
Land use Transportation
Lighting
Indoor
Environment
Building HVAC&R
Orientation &
N Material Selection
Location
Courtesy of Siemens
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24. Integrative Design Process, continued
IDP maximizes opportunities for cost-effective green building
features
LEED encourages IDP, which emphasizes good interaction
between building disciplines and building elements
a.k.a. Whole Building Design
LEED AP must facilitate a multidisciplinary, holistic approach
IDP starts in pre-design, continues through project handover
“Value engineering” may conflict with LEED goals
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25. Traditional Design
Building components were viewed as
separate elements
Building systems had isolated budgets
Disciplines had minimal interaction
Design decisions were based on
budget and schedule considerations,
piece-by piece
Did NOT emphasize life-cycle
performance of the completed building
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Courtesy of Siemens
28. Integrative Design Process: Project Team
Successful design requires
integrated team approach and
buy-in from all “stakeholders”
Stakeholders are not just the
owner and project team
Stakeholders may include:
•Construction workers
•Future occupants
•Future maintenance team
•Neighbors
•Community, gov’t reps
•Utility companies
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29. Integrative Design Process: Keys to Success
Collaboration in conceptioncompletion
Possibly assisted by Building Information Modeling
with AutoDesk® Revit or Bentley® BIM, e.g.
Attainable, quantifiable goals
Familiarity with LEED
Continuous progress monitoring
Performance bonuses for team achieving:
Sustainability goals
Budget targets
Delivery dates
Health and safety goals
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30. Ongoing Operations & Maintenance
Checking the Building Systems:
HVAC filters needing replacement?
Exhaust fans need replacing?
Hot water boilers functioning properly?
Performance of existing buildings is
evaluated in the LEED O&M rating
system during “performance periods”
Re-commissioning/retro-
commissioning/enhanced
commissioning
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31. Triple Bottom Line
Issues to consider for a particular
green building feature:
Does this produce a long-term
positive economic impact?
How does it directly and indirectly
affect the environment?
Does the building promote the
well-being of laborers, occupants,
community members, neighbors,
and other stakeholder interests?
a.k.a. “People, Profit, Planet”
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32. Direct and Indirect Impacts
LEED encourages consideration of both direct and indirect
environmental impacts
Direct Impact Examples:
CFC-based refrigerant leakage from HVAC stratospheric O3 depletion
Construction activity erosion + sedimentation in nearby streams
Indirect Impact Examples:
Selecting propane or H2O refrigerant reduces ozone depletion, but
increases HVAC equipment size and therefore requires more electricity
from an off-site coal plant, emitting additional greenhouse gases
Purchase of non-FSC® wood products may promote deforestation
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33. Building LEED Exam Prep Other Green
Performance • Green Associate Test • RESNET HERS Rater
Institute Prep
P • Green 101
Certifications • Building Design and • Lead Renovator
Construction Test Prep Training
• Building Analyst
• Operations and • Geothermal Installer
• Envelope and Shell Maintenance Test Prep and Driller
• Heating Specialist • Interior Design and • Solar PV Installer
• AC/ Heat Pump Construction Test Prep • Solar PV for Sales
• y
Multifamily • Homes Test Prep p • Solar Thermal Boot
• Manufactured Housing • Continuing Ed Camp
• Installer • Hybrid Auto
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