Exam 10: Principles of Sustainable Construction

List the environmental parameters used in determining the EPD of a product.

The sustainability of a building is not simply a function of the design of the building but also a function the sustainable practices used in construction. State at least two items where the contracting community contributes toward a sustainable building.

The term "EPD" is an acronym for

The maximum number of points a building may earn in LEED BD+C rating system is

In LEED v4 sustainability rating system, a building may earn a maximum of 110 points. Of these 110 points, 99 points may be earned from the impact of a building on six environmental impact categories, which are: 1. Location and Transportation (LT); 2. Sustainable Sites (SS); 3. Water Efficiency (WE); 4. Energy and Atmosphere (EA); 5. Materials and Resources (MR); and 6. Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ). Each category has been assigned points, so that the sum total of points in all six categories is 99. The number of points assigned to a category gives its relative importance to sustainability of the building. Which of the six impact categories carries the greatest importance?

For LEED v4 (BD+C), list the environmental impact categories used in determining the sustainability rating of buildings.

The use of locally produced materials in the manufacturing of a product has been recognized as a sustainability attribute. How does LEED v4 rating system define local production?

Explain what embodied energy in a building product means.

The International Green Construction Code (IGCC)is a sustainability code. How many sustainability rating levels does IGCC contain?

Which is the latest version of LEED as given in this text?

A home with a HERS index of 50 is more energy efficient than one with a HERS index of 60.

The number of environmental parameters considered in determining the EPD of a product are

List various attributes that determine the sustainability of a building product and briefly describe their roles.

Explain what commissioning of a building is and its purpose.

The environmental impact category in LEED BD+C to which the greatest number of points have been assigned is

USGBC sustainability rating system for buildings is based on the building's impact on the natural environment, which is divided into six categories, called environmental impact categories. For example, one of the environmental impact categories is "water efficiency" (WE), which assesses the impact of the use of water in the building on the environment. Of the six categories, one of them has been dealt with in greater detail (in Chapter 10: "Principles of Sustainable Construction")than the other categories. Name the category.

List various certification levels in LEED v4 (BD+C)and the differences between them.

The C2C certification of a product is a multi- attribute certification.

List the sustainability rating levels in USGBC's LEED v4 rating system for a building.

In LEED v4 sustainability rating system, a building may earn a maximum of 110 points. Of these 110 points, 99 points may be earned from the impact of a building on six environmental impact categories, which are: 1. Location and Transportation (LT); 2. Sustainable Sites (SS); 3. Water Efficiency (WE); 4. Energy and Atmosphere (EA); 5. Materials and Resources (MR); and 6. Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ). Each category has been assigned points, so that the sum total of points in all six categories is 99. The number of points assigned to a category gives its relative importance to sustainability of the building. The MR category deals with the impact of materials used in the building on the environment. How many points are assigned to this category?