ASHRAE standards are applicable to which of the following LEED categories?

ASHRAE standards are applicable to which of the following LEED categories?
A . Sustainable Sites and Energy and Atmosphere
B . Materials and Resources and Sustainable Sites
C . Water Efficiency and Indoor Environmental Quality
D . Energy and Atmosphere and Indoor Environmental Quality

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Answer: D

Explanation:

ASHRAE stands for the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, a professional organization that develops standards and guidelines for the design, operation, and maintenance of buildings. ASHRAE standards are applicable to two LEED categories: Energy and Atmosphere (EA) and Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ). The EA category addresses the energy performance, efficiency, and renewable sources of buildings. The IEQ category addresses the indoor air quality, thermal comfort, lighting quality, and acoustic performance of buildings. Some of the ASHRAE standards that are relevant for these categories are: ASHRAE Standard 90.1 for energy efficiency; ASHRAE Standard 62.1 for ventilation; ASHRAE Standard 55 for thermal comfort; ASHRAE Standard 189.1 for high-performance green buildings1.

Reference: LEED v4 Green Associate Candidate Handbook1, ASHRAE’s Standards & Guidelines