Sunday, January 20th, 2008
This is a prerequisite credit. Prerequisite credits are mandatory credits that MUST be accomplished for a building to become LEED certified. There are 7 overall prerequisites in the New Construction version 2.2 LEED-AP reference guide which is the exam version this study guide covers. Construction Activity Pollution Prevention is the ...
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Sunday, January 20th, 2008
Intention:
To avoid development in inappropriate sites.
To reduce environmental impact from the location of a building on a site.
Implementation:
DO NOT develop on sites:
Below 5ft. above the 100 year flood elevation as defined by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
Within 100ft. of Wetlands as defined by CFR (Code of Federal Regulations)
Prime farmland as ...
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Sunday, January 20th, 2008
Intention: To channel development to urban areas with existing infrastructure. Protect greenfields and protect habitat and natural resources.Implementation: Density Development (OPTION 1) Commercial minimum 60,000 sq.ft. per acre compare to 2 story downtown building previously developed site Community Connectivity (OPTION 2) previously developed site for residential: 1/2 mile of residential average density 10/units per acre. for commercial: 1/2 mile ...
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Sunday, January 20th, 2008
Tidbit: this credit happens to be one of the most expensive to implement. Thusly there are many government incentives / tax breaks to help.Intention: Rehabilitate damaged sites (environmentally contaminated sites) Reduce pressure on undeveloped landImplementation: Rebuild on a contaminated site as documented by ASTM E1903-07 or local codes. Brownfield definition by the EPA. CERCLA (Comprehensive ...
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Monday, January 21st, 2008
Many LEED credits relate to each other. Some so much that LEED has combined them into a larger category name, with subcategories that highlight the differences between them. It actually helps with studying because it neatly organizes ideas and one can easily see how these credits all relate to each ...
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Monday, January 21st, 2008
This is the first credit that deals with FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) occupants. The definition of FTE is a sort of calculation explained here:
Calculate the full-time equivalent (FTE) building occupants based on a standard 8-hour occupancy period. An 8-hour occupant has an FTE value of 1.0, while a part-time occupant has ...
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Monday, January 21st, 2008
Low Emitting & Fuel Efficient Vehicles
Intention:
Reduce Pollution from auto use
Reduce land development from auto use
Implementation:
Option 1:
provide low emission cars (yes, provide cars to people), with preferred parking (0.03 FTE)
Option 2:
provide preferred parking for low emission cars (0.05 total parking spaces)
Option 3:
prodive charging station and refuel stations for low emission cars ...
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Monday, January 21st, 2008
Parking Capacity
Intention:
Reduce Pollution from auto use
Reduce land development from auto use
Implementation:
Option 1 (non-residential):
do not exceed local parking requirements in proposed parking scheme
provide carpool parking (for 0.05 total parking spaces)
Option 2 (non-residential):
for projects that provide parking for less than 5% of FTE building occupants: provide carpool parking (for 0.05 total parking ...
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
Protect or Restore Habitat
Intention:
Conserve existing natural areas
Restore damaged areas
Provide habitat space
Promote biodiversity
Implementation:
greenfield sites : protect by limiting site disturbance beyond:
40 ft. of building perimeter
25 ft. of constructed areas
15 ft. of roadways
10 ft. of walkways
15 ft. of main utility trenches & 10ft. for utilities less than 12in. diamater
...
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
Maximize Open Space
Intention:
A high open space to footprint ratio
Promote biodiversity
Implementation:
Case 1: there IS a local code for open space restriction
open space should exceed local code by 25%
Case 2: there is NO code (campuses or military bases)
open space is to be same size as building footprint
Case 3: there IS a local ...
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