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1. Guide to becoming
LEED accredited
EXAM PREPARATION
SILVER
PLATINUM
GOLD
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2. OUTLINE
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WHAT IS LEED ?
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WHY GREEN BUILDINGS ?
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LEED building CERTIFICATION
04
HOW TO BECOME ACCREDITED
registration process
05
LCA VS LCC
06
LEED CATEGORIES
07
10 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
08
TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE
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3. WHY GREEN BUILDINGS?
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Simply, to reduce the impact on the environment
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4. MATERIALS
Construction materials use/
waste a lot of natural resources.
CONSTRUCTION
Has high negative
environmental impact on land.
INDOOR POLLUTION
Excessive chemical usage
indoors.
WATER USAGE
High water consumption by
building occupants.
ENERGY USAGE
Buildings consume a lot of
energy, emitting CO2.
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5. BUILDING EFFICIENCY IS ONE OF THE MOST affordable ways to cut emissions
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6. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
A green building certification program used worldwide.
What is leed?
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7. SUSTAINABILITY
EVALUATION METHOD
RATING FOR BUILDINGS
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8. ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATION
CERTIFIED SILVER GOLD PLATINUM
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9. accreditation
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10. No requirement
Must complete 15 continuing education
(ce) hours every 2 years
Green Associate demonstrates the
candidate’s knowledge in green design,
construction and development.
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Ce hours can be earned by working on a leed project or watching accredited courses
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11. LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE IS REQUIRED
Must complete 30 continuing education (ce) hours
every 2 years
LEED Associate Professional signifies an advanced
depth of knowledge in green building practices and
specialization in a particular LEED Rating.
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12. Leed ap IS requireD
Candidates can be self nominated or
nominated by a peer.
Possess a LEED AP credential for 8 years.
Document 10 years of green building
experience.
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13. How to achieve the
accreditation ?
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14. STEP 2 : REGISTER FOR THE EXAM
1. BROWSE TO USGBC WEBSITE (HTTPS://USGBC.ORG)
2. GO TO CREDENTIALS, CHOOSE LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE
3. CREATE AN ACCOUNT
4. REGISTER THROUGH PAYMENT, DISCOUNT FOR STUDENTS
STEP 3 : CHOOSE A DATE
1. GO TO PROMETRIC WEBSITE (PROMETRIC.COM/GBCI)
2. INPUT YOUR USGBC ID (SENT AFTER PAYMENT REGISTRATION)
3. LOCATE A TEST CENTER (ACCORDING TO YOUR LOCATION)
4. CHOOSE DATE AND TIME
STEP 1: PREPARE FOR THE EXAM
1. LEARN ALL REQUIRED MATERIAL FOR THE TARGETED ACCREDITATION
2. STUDY THROUGH FLASHCARDS TO REFRESH AND GO THROUGH ALL KEY TERMS
3. TAKE ON PRACTICE TESTS TO ASSESS YOUR SCORE
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15. EXAM SPECIFICATIONS
2 HOURS
MULTIPLE CHOICE
100 QUESTIONS
PASSING GRADE 170 / 200
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16. Building
certification
CERTIFIED silver
gold platinum
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17. 100 - POINT SCALE (+10 BONUS)
CERTIFIED
40 - 49 POINTS
SILVER GOLD PLATINUM
50 - 59 POINTS 60- 79 POINTS 80+ POINTS
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18. Leed CATEGORIES
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19. INTEGRATIVE
PROCESS
LOCATION AND
TRANSPORTATION
SUSTAINABLE SITES WATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY AND
ATMOSPHERE
MATERIALS AND
RESOURCES
INDOOR
ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
INNOVATION
REGIONAL
PRIORITY
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20. How ?
Through a Charette
A workshop with all main team members of the
design team, before schematic design begins.
ARCHITECT, ENGINEERS, COMMISSIONING AUTHORITY, MAIN
CONTRACTOR, BUILDING USERS...
DECISION MAKING
70% of decisions associated with Environmental
impacts are made during the first 10% of the
design process!
INTEGRATIVE PROCESS
TO ACHIEVE synergy throughout the
design and construction process.
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21. LEED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT LOCATION
Sensitive land protection
high priority site
surrounding density and diverse uses
access to quality transit
bicycle facilities
reduced parking footprint
green vehicles
Location and
transportation
Connectability to public transportation,
use of alternative transportation modes
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22. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY POLLUTION PREVENTION
SITE ASSESSMENT
SITE DEVELOPMENT - PROTECT OR RESTORE HABITAT
OPEN SPACE
RAINWATER MANAGEMENT
HEAT ISLAND REDUCTION
LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION
Sustainable sites
to ensure a project's site environment is respected,
from planning to construction to management.
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23. WATER EFFICIENCY
OUTDOOR WATER USE REDUCTION
INDOOR WATER USE REDUCTION
BUILDING LEVEL WATER METERING
OUTDOOR WATER USE REDUCTION
INDOOR WATER USE REDUCTION
COOLING TOWER WATER USE
BUILDING LEVEL WATER METERING
to encourage smarter use of water, inside and out.
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24. Energy and
atmosphere
FUNDAMENTAL COMMISSIONING OF BUILDING ENERGY
MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE
FUNDAMENTAL REFRIGERANT MANAGEMENT
OPTIMIZE ENERGY PERFORMANCE
ENHANCED COMMISSIONING
ENHANCED REFRIGERANT MANAGEMENT
MEASUREMENT AND VERIFICATION
GREEN POWER
to minimize the use of fossil fuels
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25. MATERIALS AND
RESOURCES
storage and collection of recyclables
construction & demolition waste management
building life cycle impact reduction
environmental product declarations (epd)
sourcing of raw materials
material ingredients
to improve the outcomes related to manufacture,
transport, installation and disposal of materials
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26. INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY
Minimum indoor air quality performance
Environmental tobacco smoke control
Enhanced indoor air quality strategies
Low-emitting materials
Construction indoor air quality management plan
Indoor air quality assessment
Thermal comfort
Interior lighting
Daylight
Quality views
Acoustic performance
protect human health, improve quality of life, and
reduce stress and potential injuries
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27. INNOVATION
Innovation
Leed accredited professional
incorporate innovative and sustainable features
that go above and beyond the LEED Rating System
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28. REGIONAL PRIORITY
Credits specific to the
project location
Regional priority: specific credit
credits that address geographically specific
environmental, social AND public health priorities.
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29. Life cycle
assessment
Life cycle
cost
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30. LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
A METHODOLOGY FOR assessing OR
EVALUATING THE environmental
impacts OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE.
With all the stages of the life cycle
FROM Cradle to grave analysis.
lca
RAW MATERIAL
EXTRACTION
MANUFACTURING
TRANSPORTATION
USE
END OF LIFE
LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS OR LCA
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31. LIFE CYCLE cost
Cost of Green buildings and advantages of
investing in more efficient building
products/systems.
EXPENSES INCLUDED IN THE ANALYSIS:
● INITIAL COSTS (DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION)
● HARD COSTS ( EX: BRICKS)
● SOFT COSTS (PERMIT FEES, LEGAL,INSURANCE)
● OPERATING COSTS (ENERGY, WATER, UTILITIES)
● MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
LCC
SERVICE
COSTS
MAINTENANCE
COSTS
OPERATING
COSTS
DISPOSAL
COSTS
INITIAL
COSTS
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32. TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE
PEOPLE
PLANET
PROFIT
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A business concept that pushes firms to
measure their social and environmental
impact, in addition to their financial
performance. Rather than focusing only
on profit.
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33. JUST LIKE THE OFFICIAL EXAM
10 Practice questions
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34. A. Linear
B. Multistage
C. Integrative
D. Tiered
01 GREEN BUILDINGs EMPHASIZES USING WHAT TYPE OF DESIGN PROCESS?
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35. A. Economic Prosperity, Environmental Stewardship, And Social Responsibility
B. Economic Theory, Cultural Agendas, And Global Variety
C. Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency, And Indoor Environmental Quality
D. Government Standards, Building Codes, And Building Practices
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WHAT ARE THE THREE DIMENSIONS OF SUSTAINABILITY OFTEN
DESCRIBED AS THE TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE OR THE THREE-LEGGED STOOL?
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36. A. Balance Of Natural Cycles Such As The Hydrologic Cycle
B. Environmental Aspects And Potential Impacts Of A Given Product
C. Lifespan Of A Building And Its Components
D. Environmental Systems Affected Over The Life Of A Building
03 LIFE-CYCLE ASSESSMENT IS USED TO DETERMINE THE ___?
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37. A. Predesign
B. Schematic Design
C. Design Development
D. Construction Documents
E. Construction
04
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO INCORPORATE AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH
FOR A BUILDING PROJECT?
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38. A. Conserve Natural Resources
B. Reduce Solid Waste
C. Improve Air And Water Quality
D. Enhance And Protect Ecosystems And Biodiversity
E. All Of The Above
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Which of the following is an environmental benefit of green
buildings?
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39. A. Achieving The Highest Leed Rating Possible
B. Maximizing Opportunities For Integrated, Cost-Effective Green Design And Construction
Strategies
C. Reducing Costs Over Traditional Construction Practices
D. Obtaining Local, State, And Federal Incentives For A Green Design And Construction Strategies
06 What is the primary benefit of an integrated process?
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40. A. Civil Engineer Consulting Fee
B. Rental Of A Dumpster
C. Down Payment On The Property
D. Purchase Of Some Steel
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Which of the following would be classified as a soft
construction cost?
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41. A. Durability analysis
B. Soft cost
C. Life cycle costing
D. Hard cost
E. Life cycle analysis
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What term refers to the investigation and valuation of the
environmental impacts of a given product or service caused or
necessitated by its existence?
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42. 09
How does a life cycle assessment(LCA) differ from life cycle
costing(LCC)?
A. LCA is cradle-to-cradle while LCC is not
B. LCA does not take into account economic performance while LCC does
C. LCA does not take into account economic environmental performance while LCC does
D. LCA takes into account economic performance while LCC does not
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43. 10
Sustainable design strategies are effectively implemented
only by using?
A. Incremental approach
B. Whole building approach
C. Flexible approach
D. Conventional approach
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