How can this project comply with Sustainable Sites Credit, Heat Island Reduction?
A project in a cold climate does not want a highly reflective roof because they want the heat absorption. How can this project comply with Sustainable Sites Credit, Heat Island Reduction?A . The credit is not feasible for this projectB . The credit may be achieved by using nonroof measures...
A new five-story building with a 30,000 ft2 (2 800 m2) footprint is being designed on a previously disturbed100,000 ft2 (9 290 m2) site. The remaining on-grade surface will be 35,000 ft2 (3 250 m2) of asphalt parking, and 35,000 ft2 (3 250 m2) of native vegetated open space. To achieve a point for exemplary performance under Option 1 of Sustainable Sites Credit, Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat, the design team will have to incorporate a native and/or adapted vegetated roof with a minimum area of
A new five-story building with a 30,000 ft2 (2 800 m2) footprint is being designed on a previously disturbed100,000 ft2 (9 290 m2) site. The remaining on-grade surface will be 35,000 ft2 (3 250 m2) of asphalt parking, and 35,000 ft2 (3 250 m2) of native vegetated open space. To...
How many lighting control devices with at least three lighting levels per floor are required to comply with Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Interior Lighting, Option 1. Lighting Control?
A tenant of a new office building will require 100 workstations per floor. Each floor will have two bathroom facilities and one conference room. How many lighting control devices with at least three lighting levels per floor are required to comply with Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Interior Lighting, Option 1....
What strategy can be taken to meet the requirements of this credit?
A project team seeking certification for a new school is attempting to achieve Materials and Resources Credit, Construction and Demolition Waste Management, Option 2. Reduction of Total Waste Material. What strategy can be taken to meet the requirements of this credit?A . Track waste materials per occupantB . Track waste...
What can the team do to achieve Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies?
The project team wants to modify the design of an office building copy room to minimize the risk of airborne contamination to the surrounding space. The design includes a separate exhaust, but due to design constraints the partition walls of the room cannot run deck-to-deck. What can the team do...
Which of the following strategies can be used to reduce the internal load of a building?
Which of the following strategies can be used to reduce the internal load of a building?A . Decreasing lighting powerB . Oversize the HVAC systemsC . Install low reflective exterior facadeD . Increase the insulating value of the glazing and window frame systemView AnswerAnswer: A Explanation: Decreasing lighting power is...
Which of the following products are eligible for a WaterSense label?
Which of the following products are eligible for a WaterSense label?A . Tankless toiletsB . Waterless urinalsC . Public lavatory faucetsD . Private lavatory faucetsView AnswerAnswer: D Explanation: Private lavatory faucets are eligible for a WaterSense label, provided they meet EPA’s specifications for water efficiency and performance, and are backed...
For Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Advanced Energy Metering, what is the minimum amount of time that the metering system should store data?
For Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Advanced Energy Metering, what is the minimum amount of time that the metering system should store data?A . 6 monthsB . 12 monthsC . 24 monthsD . 36 monthsView AnswerAnswer: D Explanation: For Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Advanced Energy Metering, the minimum amount of time...
What can the project design team explain to the school district about how this strategy will affect the operational energy cost?
A school wants to incorporate natural daylighting in classrooms on all sides of the building. What can the project design team explain to the school district about how this strategy will affect the operational energy cost?A . Heat gain will reduce the air conditioning loadB . Having the lights off...
Which of the following is required when documenting a LEED Pilot credit?
Which of the following is required when documenting a LEED Pilot credit?A . Compliance letterB . LEED AP approvalC . Innovation narrativeD . Pilot Credit registrationView AnswerAnswer: D Explanation: Pilot Credit registration is required when documenting a LEED Pilot credit. This is to ensure that the project team has access...