LEED AP BD+C

Which of the following strategies will aid in reducing indoor water use?A . Design drip irrigation for landscapeB . Use high-efficiency HVAC systemsC . Exclude janitor closets in the buildingD . Optimize consumption of showerheadsView AnswerAnswer: D Explanation: According to the LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide, one of...

A newly constructed school has installed solar thermal systems and wind turbines on site. To achieve the maximum number of Energy and Atmosphere points, which team members must be included?A . Energy Modeler and ContractorB . Construction Manager and Energy ModelerC . Energy Modeler and Commissioning (Cx) AgentD . Commissioning...

Which of the following products must always be included in Materials and Resources credits?A . FaucetsB . FurnitureC . Interior PaintD . Fire suppression systemView AnswerAnswer: C Explanation: Interior paint must always be included in Materials and Resources credits. This is because interior paint is considered as a permanently installed...

What are the three phases within the Integrative Process Credit, Integrative Process?A . Pre-design, Discovery, Design and ConstructionB . Discovery, Design and Construction, Operations and FeedbackC . Schematic Design, Design and Construction, Operations and FeedbackD . Design Charrette, Schematic Design, Operations and FeedbackView AnswerAnswer: A Explanation: The Integrative Process credit...

Who must be a member of the integrated project team for the Integrative Process Prerequisite, Integrative Project Planning and Design?A . The general contractorB . A LEED APC . The project's mechanical engineerD . The owner or an owner's representativeView AnswerAnswer: D Explanation: According to the LEED v4: Building Design...

The scope of analysis in Materials and Resources Credit, Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, Option 4. Whole-Building Life-Cycle Assessment is aA . gate-to-gate assessmentB . cradle-to-gate assessmentC . cradle-to-grave assessmentD . cradle-to-cradle assessmentView AnswerAnswer: C Explanation: The scope of analysis in Materials and Resources Credit, Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, Option 4....

Which of the following must be included in the Sustainable Sites Credit, Site Assessment?A . A targeted Brownfield remedy planB . Historic preservation plan to include neighboring propertiesC . Proximity of vulnerable populations to major sources of air pollutionD . The surrounding density within a 1/4 mi. (0.40 km) radius...

What is the minimum gross floor area required for a Building Design and Construction project to be eligible for certification?A . 250 ft2 (23 m2)B . 500 ft2 (46 m2)C . 750 ft2 (70 m2)D . 1000 ft2 (93 m2)View AnswerAnswer: D Explanation: According to the LEED minimum program requirements,...

In the calculations for Water Efficiency Credit, Outdoor Water Use Reduction, food gardensA . must be calculated using at least 20% from an alternative water sourceB . must be calculated using 100% potable waterC . may be included or excluded from the calculationsD . may be calculated using a standard...

Several Materials and Resources credits give a bonus location valuation factor, which allows products extracted, manufactured and produced within 100 mi. (161 km) of the project to take double valuation in credit calculations. The intent of this bonus isA . to shorten construction duration by reducing shipping timesB . to...