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Ch. 4 Overview of USGBC and LEED

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Agent ✔ Person (or entity) who is granted actual authority by the owner to register the project and accept the certification agreement. Certification level ✔ A LEED designation based on point thresholds met, such as LEED Certified, LEED Silver, LEED Gold, or LEED Platinum Certification process ✔ A hierarchy of assigned tasks completed through LEED online Checklist ✔ A single-page list containing the name of the rating system adaptation and a series of categories that pertain to the site, transportation, water, energy, materials, indoor air, and innovation of the project. Credit ✔ A point or range of points given depending on its credit weighting Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) ✔ A fee-based inquiry to the USGBC as to how to implement a strategy for a certain prerequisite or credit, submitted through LEED online. Should refer to Addenda Database of LEED Interpretations. Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) ✔ A third-party organization that provides independent oversight of professional credentialing and project certification programs related to green building Impact Categoires ✔ The environmental issues that LEED projects aim to address Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ✔ The US Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED green building program is the preeminent program for the design, construction, maintenance and operation of high- performance green buildings LEED AP ✔ The advanced level of LEED credentials that requires an advanced knowledge in green building as well as expertise in a particular LEED rating system LEED Fellow

✔ The most prestigious LEED designation that recognizes LEED APs who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in technical knowledge and skill, leadership, advocacy, commitment and service, and teaching, mentoring or research. LEED Green Associate ✔ The basic level of LEED credentials that requires a documented, up-to-date understanding of the most current green building principles and practices Minimum program requirements (MPRs) ✔ The requirements that a building must meet before it can consider LEED certification Owner ✔ Person (or entity) who has the authority to hold and control the real and personal property associated with the project and accept the certification agreement Pilot credit library ✔ A database of credits that are being tested for future versions of the LEED rating systems Prerequisite ✔ A mandatory project requirement that ensures a minimum level of achievement within a category Project administrator ✔ Person who plays a key quality role by checking that the LEED submission is complete and accurate before submitting the project to GBCI for review and by accepting the reveiw results once the review is complete Synergy ✔ The interrelationship between credit categories, systems, and components that can be realized through the integrative process to achieve high levels of building performance, human performance, and environmental benefits Technical advisory group (TAG) ✔ A committee formed by members of the USGBC to make consensus-based decisions and to recommend technical solutions to rating system development and maintenance issues, based on expertise. U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) ✔ A nonprofit organization made up of member organizations, chapters, and credentialed professionals that was formed to promote sustainability within the built environment and has been releasing versions of the LEED rating system since 2000. Year USGBC was founded ✔ 1993

✔ true Location and Transportation ✔ New category, made from credits in the sustainable sites category First focus: selecting sites in high-density areas with existing infrastructure, are on brownfields, avoid sensitive habitats. Second focus: methods of alternative methods of alternative transportation. Third focus: connection with amenities such as restaurants and parks. Number of points available: 16 (BD+C New Cons.) LT Category Knowledge Domains in LEED Green Associate Exam ✔ Site selection and alternative transportation Sustainable sites ✔ Focus: reducing environmental impacts though site assessment, site design, and site management. Emphasizes the relationship between buildings and the ecosystem. Strategies: plan bldg to minimize impact, manage rainwater runoff, reduce heat island effects, reduce light pollution. Number of points available: 10 (BD+C New Cons.) SS Category Knowledge Domains in LEED Green Associate Exam ✔ Site assessment, site design and development Water Efficiency ✔ Intent: reduce the use of potable (drinking) water for purposes other than drinking AND reduce overall water usage. Strategies: eliminate the need for irrigation, install water efficient fixtures, reuse waste water for non-potable needs. Number of points available: 11 (BD+C New Cons) WE Category Knowledge Domains in LEED Green Associate Exam ✔ Outdoor water use Indoor water use Water performance management Energy and Atmosphere ✔ Focus: optimizing energy performance of a building and using renewable energy resources. Strategies: building commissioning, demand response programs, energy use reduction, carbon offsets, building automation, Energy Star programs, measurement and verification. Number of points available: 33 (BD+C New Construction) EA Category Knowledge Domains in LEED Green Associate Exam ✔ Building loads Energy efficiency Alternative and renewable energy practices Energy performance management Environmental concerns

Materials and Resources ✔ Focus: reducing resource depletion by diverting waste from landfills and using sustainable building materials. Strategies: resource reduction, building material reuse, recycling. Number of points available: 13 (BD+C New Cons) MR Category Knowledge Domains in LEED Green Associate Exm ✔ Reuse Life-cycle Impacts Waste Purchasing and declaration Indoor Environmental Qaultiy ✔ Address air quality, temperature, lighting quality and acoustic design. Focus: strategies that contribute to health and occupant comfort in the indoor environment. Number of points available: 16 (BD+C New Cons) IEQ Category Knowledge Domains in LEED Green Associate Exam ✔ Indoor air quality Lighting Sound Occupant comfort, health, and satisfaction Innovation ✔ Purpose of credits: recognize innovative features as well as sustainable practices not covered in LEED. Exemplary performance and having a LEED AP (1 point for AP) on the project team are recognized Number of points available: 6 (BD+C New Cons) Regional Priority ✔ Directs the focus of a project to most important environmental issues identified affecting a particular locale Number of points available: 4 (BD+C New Cons) Have both a prescriptive path and performance path in LEED Home categories ✔ Location and Transportation, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere LEED ND Smart Location and Linkage ✔ Promotes walkable neighborhoods with efficient transportation options and open space LEED ND Neighborhood Pattern and Desgin ✔ Emphasizes compact, walkable vibrant, mixed-use neighborhoods with good connection to nearby communities LEED ND Green Infrastructure and Buildings

✔ Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology - alternative rating system widely used in the UK Green Globes ✔ Green building rating system that originated in Canada, great similarity to LEED