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NEW QUESTION # 129
When working on a renovation project, asbestos containing materials have been found on the perimeter walls.
When calculating the percentage of building being reused under the Materials and Resources Credit, Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, the materials remediated will be
- A. excluded if the total volume is less than 25% of the building being reused
- B. included in the calculation
- C. excluded from the calculation
- D. excluded if the total volume is more than 25% of the building being reused
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
The Materials and Resources Credit, Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, rewards projects that reuse existing building structures and envelopes, or salvage materials from off-site or on-site sources. According to the LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, the project team must calculate the percentage of building being reused by dividing the area of the existing building structure and envelope that is reused by the total area of the completed building structure and envelope1. However, the project team must exclude from the calculation any hazardous materials that are remediated as a part of the project, such as asbestos, lead, mold, or PCBs1. Therefore, the asbestos containing materials found on the perimeter walls will be excluded from the calculation, regardless of the volume.
References:
*LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Materials and Resources Credit: Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, page 5451
*Building life-cycle impact reduction | U.S. Green Building Council2
NEW QUESTION # 130
Which system is eligible for the Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Renewable Energy Production?
- A. Tidal-based electrical production
- B. Passive solar and daylighting strategies
- C. Ground-source heat pumps
- D. Municipal solid waste combustion
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
Tidal-based electrical production is eligible for the Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Renewable Energy Production. This credit rewards projects that use renewable energy systems to offset building energy cost.
According to the LEED v4 BD+C Reference Guide, renewable energy systems are defined as "those that use resources that are naturally replenished within a 100-year or shorter cycle and that are greenhouse gas neutral on an annual basis" 1. Tidal-based electrical production meets this definition, as it uses the kinetic energy of the tides to generate electricity without emitting greenhouse gases. The other options are not eligible for this credit, as ground-source heat pumps are not considered renewable energy systems, municipal solid waste combustion is not greenhouse gas neutral, and passive solar and daylighting strategies do not offset building energy cost.References: LEED v4 BD+C Reference Guide, Energy and Atmosphere Category, EAc Renewable Energy Production, page 572.
NEW QUESTION # 131
Which rating system is appropriate for a new mixed-use building with 300,000 ft2 (27 871 m2) of residential units, 150,000 ft2 (13 935 m2) hotel and 50,000 ft2 (4 645 m2) of retail space?
- A. Core and Shell Development
- B. Hospitality
- C. New Construction
- D. Retail
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
New Construction is the appropriate rating system for a new mixed-use building with 300,000 ft2 (27 871 m2) of residential units, 150,000 ft2 (13 935 m2) hotel and 50,000 ft2 (4 645 m2) of retail space.According to the LEED rating system selection guidance1,the New Construction rating system applies to buildings that are being newly constructed or going through a major renovation, and that include any of the following use types:
office, retail, hospitality, education, residential, warehouse and distribution centers, or data centers2.The New Construction rating system can also be used for mixed-use buildings that have more than one use type3. Since the project involves new construction of a mixed-use building with residential, hospitality, and retail uses, the New Construction rating system is the most suitable option. The other rating systems are not applicable because they are either specific to one use type (Retail and Hospitality) or to buildings that are not complete at the time of certification (Core and Shell Development).References:
* LEED rating system selection guidance | U.S. Green Building Council
* LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide - U.S. Green Building Council
* LEED v4 Rating Systems | USGBC-LI
NEW QUESTION # 132
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)
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
According to the LEED minimum program requirements, the LEED project must include a minimum of 1000 square feet (93 square meters) of gross floor area for the LEED BD+C and LEED O+M rating systems1.
References:
* LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide
* LEED minimum program requirements
NEW QUESTION # 133
In addition to Materials and Resources Credit, Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, Option 3. Building and Materials Reuse, salvaged materials contribute to the achievement of
- A. Materials and Resources Prerequisite, Storage and Collection of Recyclables
- B. Materials and Resources Credit, Construction and Demolition Waste Management
- C. Materials and Resources Credit, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental Product Declarations
- D. Materials and Resources Credit, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
Materials and Resources Credit, Construction and Demolition Waste Management Salvaged materials are materials that have been recovered or diverted from the waste stream for reuse. They can contribute to the achievement of the Construction and Demolition Waste Management credit, which aims to reduce the amount of waste generated by construction and demolition activities and divert it from landfills and incinerators. By reusing salvaged materials, projects can reduce the demand for new materials, conserve natural resources, save energy, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.Salvaged materials can be counted as part of the total waste diverted from disposal, as long as they are not counted for the Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction credit1.
References:
* Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction v4 - Pages 263-2642
* LEED Certification and Sustainable Construction Waste Management3
NEW QUESTION # 134
Which of the following Water Efficiency credits differ between LEED Building Design and Construction:
New Construction and LEED Building Design and Construction: Healthcare?
- A. LEED Building Design and Construction: New Construction has no Water Efficiency Credit, Cooling Tower Water Use
- B. LEED Building Design and Construction: Healthcare has additional appliance and process water requirements in Water Efficiency Prerequisite, Indoor Water Use Reduction
- C. LEED Building Design and Construction: Healthcare has no Water Efficiency Credit, Cooling Tower Water Use
- D. LEED Building Design and Construction: New Construction has additional appliance and process water requirements in Water Efficiency Prerequisite, Indoor Water Use Reduction
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
LEED Building Design and Construction: Healthcare has additional appliance and process water requirements in Water Efficiency Prerequisite, Indoor Water Use Reduction LEED Building Design and Construction: New Construction and LEED Building Design and Construction:
Healthcare have the same Water Efficiency credits, except for the Cooling Tower Water Use credit, which is only applicable to the former. However, the Indoor Water Use Reduction prerequisite differs between the two rating systems, as the Healthcare version requires additional calculations for appliance and process water use, such as medical equipment, laundry, and kitchen equipment.
References:
* Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction v4 - Pages 256-3171
* LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide - U.S.Green Building Council2
NEW QUESTION # 135
What is the minimum number of members of the integrated project team for the Integrative Process Prerequisite, Integrative Project Planning and Design?
- A. Six
- B. One
- C. Four
- D. Two
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 136
Which of the following strategies can be used to achieve a point in Innovation Credit, Innovation, Option
1.Innovation?
- A. Implement an employee engagement and education plan
- B. Use on site renewable energy for 8% of the total energy needs
- C. Purchase green power for 100% of the total project energy use
- D. Achieve 60% reduction in outdoor water use
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
Option 1 of the Innovation credit under LEED v4.1 BD+C rating system (Building Design and Construction) allows for achieving significant, measurable environmental performance using a strategy not addressed in the LEED green building rating system1. Implementing an employee engagement and education plan could be a unique strategy that promotes sustainability and environmental stewardship, which is not specifically addressed in the LEED rating system.
References:LEED (BD+C)- Innovation Credit: Innovation Option 1
NEW QUESTION # 137
A contractor wants to use an adhesive that exceeds the allowed Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content limit under Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Low Emitting Materials. This credit canbe earned if
- A. the VOC budget method is applied for VOC content
- B. the adhesive is not included in the LEED documentation
- C. 75% of the adhesives used comply with the VOC content limit and emissions requirements
- D. 95% of the adhesives used comply with the VOC content limit and emissions requirements
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
This credit can be earned if the VOC budget method is applied for VOC content. The VOC budget method allows the use of some products that exceed the VOC content limit, as long as the total VOC content of all products within a category does not exceed the total allowable VOC content for that category1. The adhesive is a product within the wet-applied and aerosol adhesives category, which has a VOC content limit of 70 g/L1.
The contractor must calculate the VOC budget for this category and ensure that it does not exceed the limit.
The other options are not valid ways to earn this credit. The adhesive must be included in the LEED documentation, as all products used in the project must be accounted for1. The credit requires that 100% of the adhesives used comply with the VOC content limit and emissions requirements, not 75% or 95%1.
References:
*Low-emitting materials, p. 2
NEW QUESTION # 138
Which individual occupant lighting control meets the requirements of Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Interior Lighting?
- A. Three Level (on, 50%, off)
- B. Three Level (on, 75%, off)
- C. Three Level (on, 25%, off)
- D. Two Level (on, off)
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
The Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Interior Lighting, requires the project team to provide individual occupant lighting control for at least 90% of the individual occupant spaces, or at least 50% of the shared multi-occupant spaces. The lighting control must enable occupants to adjust the lighting to suit their individual tasks and preferences, and must have at least three lighting levels, excluding off1. Therefore, a three level (on,
25%, off) lighting control meets the requirements of this credit, while a two level (on, off) lighting control does not. A three level (on, 50%, off) or a three level (on, 75%, off) lighting control may also meet the requirements, depending on the lighting power density and the daylight availability in the space2.
References:
*LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Indoor Environmental Quality Credit:
Interior Lighting, page 7071
*Interior lighting | U.S. Green Building Council3
NEW QUESTION # 139
Which of these is a method to assess the regional context of a building's design for sustainability?
- A. Performing an energy analysis of the building
- B. Conducting a site analysis
- C. Improving a design threshold
- D. Consulting with neighbors
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
Conducting a site analysis is a method to assess the regional context of a building's design for sustainability. A site analysis involves collecting and evaluating information about the site's location, climate, ecology, history, culture, infrastructure, regulations, and stakeholders. This can help identify the opportunities and constraints for the project, as well as the potential impacts and benefits for the environment and the community. A site analysis can inform the design decisions regarding site selection, site development, water management, energy efficiency, material selection, indoor environmental quality, and innovation12. References: LEED BD+C Reference Guide, Integrative Process, page 281; Site Analysis for Construction
NEW QUESTION # 140
Building Product Disclosure and Optimization is based on market
- A. consumption
- B. durability
- C. reliability
- D. transparency
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
Building Product Disclosure and Optimization is based on market transparency, which means providing information about the environmental and social impacts of the products and materials used in the building. The LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction states that "the intent of this credit category is to encourage the use of products and materials for which life-cycle information is available and that have environmentally, economically, and socially preferable life-cycle impacts"1. By disclosing the information about the product ingredients, environmental product declarations, sourcing of raw materials, and material ingredients optimization, the project team can make informed decisions and support the development of a more sustainable market.
References:
* LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Materials and Resources Credit:
Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental Product Declarations, page 5462
* LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Materials and Resources Credit:
Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials, page 5502
* LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Materials and Resources Credit:
Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients, page 5542
NEW QUESTION # 141
In the step-by-step guidance for Location and Transportation Credit, Bicycle Facilities, which of the following requirements can define a bicycle network?
- A. One-way streets
- B. Slow speed roadways
- C. Bike share
- D. Traffic lights
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 142
A commercial office building with a footprint of 70,000 ft2 (6 503.2 m2) has an overall site area of 200,000 ft2 (18 580.6 m2). The project design includes 15,000 ft2 (1 393.5 m2) of pedestrian oriented hardscape and 18,000 ft2 (1
672.3 m2)
of vegetated open space. Which of the following is necessary to satisfy the requirement for the outdoor space to be physically accessible when calculating the Sustainable Sites Credit, Open Space?
- A. A pedestrian-oriented paving or turf area with physical site elements that accommodate outdoor social activities
- B. A dark paving area with site elements to encourage parking near wetlands or naturally designed ponds
- C. A garden space with only one vegetation type and species during the summer for visual interest
- D. A garden space dedicated to industrial food production for use by local communities
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
A pedestrian-oriented paving or turf area with physical site elements that accommodate outdoor social activities is necessary to satisfy the requirement for the outdoor space to be physically accessible when calculating the Sustainable Sites Credit, Open Space. This is because the outdoor space must be designed to encourage regular use by occupants and visitors1. A garden space dedicated to industrial food production for use by local communities may not be accessible to the building occupants and visitors2. A garden space with only one vegetation type and species during the summer for visual interest does not meet the requirement of having two or more types of vegetation or overhead vegetated canopy1. A dark paving area with site elements to encourage parking near wetlands or naturally designed ponds is not considered as pedestrian-oriented hardscape and may have negative impacts on the natural environment3.
References:
*Open Space, p. 1
*NC-v4 SSc3: Open space, p. 2
*LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction, p. 72
NEW QUESTION # 143
What percentage of a building's surface area may be excluded from the calculation for Materials and ResourcesCredit, Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, Option 2. Renovation of Abandoned or Blighted Buildings because ofdeterioration or damage when maintaining existing building structure, enclosure and interior structural elements?
- A. 25%
- B. 5%
- C. 50%
- D. 10%
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
For the Materials and Resources Credit, Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, Option 2.Renovation of Abandoned or Blighted Buildings, up to 25% of the building surface area may be excluded from the credit calculation due to deterioration or damage1.
References:
* LEED Certification- Requirements for Material & Resource Credit: Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction - Firstgreen Consulting Pvt Ltd
NEW QUESTION # 144
According to the Integrative Process Credit, Integrative Process, the goal-setting workshop should identify
- A. expected energy demand
- B. targeted LEED credits
- C. expected water demand
- D. potential project sites
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
According to the Integrative Process Credit, Integrative Process, the goal-setting workshop should identify targeted LEED credits. This is because the goal-setting workshop is a meeting that involves the project owner and key project team members to establish the project's sustainability goals, design objectives, and performance targets. One of the outcomes of the workshop is to identify the LEED credits that are relevant and achievable for the project, based on the project scope, budget, schedule, and site conditions. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. The other options are not the objectives of the goal-setting workshop. Potential project sites (option A) are usually determined before the goal-setting workshop, as they affect the project's feasibility and design. Expected water demand (option C) and expected energy demand (option D) are not identified in the goal-setting workshop, but rather in the preliminary water budget and the preliminary energy modeling, which are part of the analysis phase that follows the goal-setting workshop.For more information on the Integrative Process Credit, Integrative Process, you can refer to the LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction1or the Projectific blog post on LEED Integrative Process Credit Explained2.
NEW QUESTION # 145
Location and Transportation Credit, Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses, Option 1. Surrounding Density requires project teams to exclude what type of land area from the calculations?
- A. University campus land areas within 1/2 mi. (0.80 km) of the project boundary
- B. Surface parking areas within 1/2 mi. (0.80 km) of the project boundary
- C. Buildable land within 1/4 mi. (0.40 km) of the project boundary
- D. Public right-of-way areas within 1/4 mi. (0.40 km) of the project boundary
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
This option requires the project team to exclude public right-of-way areas, such as streets, sidewalks, and alleys, from the calculations of the surrounding existing density1. This option ensures that the density is measured based on the buildable land area, which is the area available for development or construction2.
References: = [LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide], Surrounding density and diverse uses.
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