GUIDE TO THE LEED® GREEN ASSOCIATE V4 EXAM PASS THE LEED® GA V4 EXAM WITH THE HELP OF SOMEONE WHO’S BEEN THERE
The Guide to the LEED® Green Associate V4 Exam is a motivating, engaging guide to LEED® design, packed with expert advice from one who has taken – and passed – the exam. Fully updated with the latest advances in sustainable design thought and technology, this book goes beyond traditional study guides to provide full coverage of the exam topics, plus expert tips on preparing and taking the exam itself.
The information is organized clearly, with sample questions and flashcards throughout, and the companion website features additional study aids including interactive flashcards and practice exams.
- Understand the LEED® credentialing process, and the fundamental concepts of sustainable design
- Study the strategies and technologies of LEED® design, from site selection to atmosphere
- Discover how best to handle water, energy, and waste during the construction process
- Gain insight into effective exam prep methods, and know what to expect on test day
- Test your knowledge with practice exam questions and interactive flashcards on the companion website
Professionals eager to prove their skills will find the Guide to the LEED® Green Associate V4 Exam to be an invaluable one-stop resource.
Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction xiii
Part I: Ramping Up 1
Chapter 1 Understanding the Credentialing Process 3
The Tiers of the Credentialing Process 3
LEED Green Associate 3
LEED Accredited Professional with Specialty 4
LEED Fellow 4
LEED Professional CertificatesTM 5
The Exam Registration Process 5
Register! 6
Schedule! 6
Why Earn LEED Credentials? 6
Quiz Time! 7
Online Resources 8
Notes 8
Chapter 2 Introduction to The Concepts of Sustainable Design 9
The Benefits of Green Buildings 10
The Triple Bottom Line 11
Systems Thinking 12
Feedback Loops 12
Leverage Points 13
Life‐Cycle Approach 13
Do Green Buildings Cost More? 15
Quiz Time! 15
Notes 17
Chapter 3 Integrative Process 19
The Project Team Members 19
The Traditional Approach 20
The Integrative Approach to Design and Construction 21
Discovery 21
Design and Construction 24
Occupancy, Operations, and Performance Feedback 26
Quiz Time! 27
Online Resources 28
Notes 29
Chapter 4 Third‐Party Verification 31
USGBCR and GBCI™ 31
Roles and Responsibilities 32
The Policies of USGBC and GBCI 32
Quiz Time! 34
Online Resources 36
Notes 36
Chapter 5 The Leed Green Building Certification Program 37
LEED for Building Design and Construction (BD+C) 38
LEED for New Construction and Major RenovationsTM 38
LEED for SchoolsTM 38
LEED for HealthcareTM 39
LEED for Core & ShellTM 39
LEED for Retail: New ConstructionTM 40
LEED for Data CentersTM 40
LEED for Warehouses and Distribution CentersTM 40
LEED for Hospitality2. LEED for Homes: Homes and Multifamily LowriseTM and LEED for HOMES: Multifamily MidriseTM40
LEED for Homes 40
LEED for Homes: Homes and Multifamily LowriseTM and LEED for HOMES: Multifamily MidriseTM 40
LEED for Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) 41
LEED for Commercial InteriorsTM 41
LEED for Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M) 41
LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance 41
LEED for Neighborhood Development (ND) 42
LEED for Neighborhood Development: PlanTM and LEED for Neighborhood Development: Built ProjectTM 42
The Categories of LEED 42
Prerequisites and Credits 43
Credit Weightings 45
Quiz Time! 45
Online Resources 48
Notes 49
Chapter 6 Essential Leed® Concepts 51
LEED‐Online 51
Minimum Program Requirements 52
MPR 1. Must Be in a Permanent Location on Existing Land 52
MPR 2. Must Use Reasonable LEED Boundaries 53
MPR 3. Must Comply with Project Size Requirements 53
Boundary Types 53
The Steps to Certification 54
Devising a LEED Work Plan 54
The Certification Process 55
LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & MaintenanceTM 57
The Time Frames of Certification Reviews 58
Special Projects 59
Quiz Time! 59
Online Resources 63
Notes 63
Part II: Diving In: The Strategies and Technologies of LEED® 65
Chapter 7 Location and Transportation 67
Location 67
Strategies 69
Transportation 71
Strategies 71
Documenting Transportation Strategies 74
Neighborhood Pattern and Design 75
Strategies 76
Quiz Time! 77
Online Resources 80
Notes 80
Chapter 8 Sustainable Sites 81
Site Design and Management 82
Strategies 82
Rainwater Management 86
Strategies 86
Heat Island Effect 90
Strategies 90
Quiz Time! 92
Online Resources 95
Notes 95
Chapter 9 Water Efficiency 97
Indoor Water Use 100
Process Water 100
Strategies 100
Outdoor Water 103
Strategies 104
Quiz Time! 106
Online Resources 108
Notes 108
Chapter 10 Energy and Atmosphere 109
Commissioning 109
Minimum Energy Performance 110
Process Energy versus Regulated Energy 111
Refrigerants 115
Existing Buildings 115
Strategies to Satisfy EA Prerequisites and Credits 115
Energy Demand 116
Energy Efficiency 118
Renewable Energy 124
Ongoing Energy Performance 124
Quiz Time! 126
Online Resources 129
Notes 130
Chapter 11 Materials and Resources 131
Conservation of Materials 132
Strategies 132
Environmentally Preferable Materials 133
Strategies 137
Calculating Green Building Products for LEED 138
Waste Management 142
Strategies to Reduce Waste during Construction 143
Strategies to Reduce Waste during Operations and Maintenance 144
Quiz Time! 145
Online Resources 150
Notes 150
Chapter 12 Indoor Environmental Quality 151
Indoor Air Quality 152
Strategies for Designing for Good IAQ 153
Strategies for Improving IAQ during Construction 154
Strategies for Improving IAQ during Operations and Maintenance 154
Thermal Comfort 158
Strategies 158
Lighting 160
Strategies 162
Acoustics 162
Strategies 162
Quiz Time! 164
Notes 168
Chapter 13 Innovation and Regional Priority 169
Innovation 169
Regional Priority 171
Quiz Time! 172
Online Resources 173
Notes 173
Part III: Study Tips and Appendices 175
Chapter 14 Study Tips 177
Preparing for the Leed® Green Associate™ Exam: Week Seven 177
Practice Exam Approach 178
The Testing Center Environment 178
Exam Structure 179
When at the Testing Center 180
Exam Scoring 180
After the Exam 181
Online Resources 181
Appendix A Rating Systems Overview 183
Appendix B Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs) 185
Notes 186
Appendix C Leed® Certification Process 187
Appendix D Main Category Summaries 189
Appendix E Trade‐Offs and Synergies 193
Appendix F Sample Leed for New Construction™ Scorecard 195
Appendix G Sample Credit 197
SS Credit Open Space 197
1 Point 197
Notes 197
Appendix H Referenced Standards 199
Appendix I Abbreviations and Acronyms 207
Appendix J Answers to Quiz Questions 211
Notes 220
Index 221
Sample Flashcards
About the Author :
MICHELLE COTTRELL, LEED® AP BD+C, ID+C, O+M, Homes is President of Design Management Services. She has helped project teams nationwide pursue LEED® certification, including the new North American BASF Corporate Headquarters, ultimately earning double Platinum LEED® certification under both the Core & Shell and Commercial Interiors Rating Systems. She has published 6 books, including the Guide to the LEED® Certification Process: LEED® for New Construction, LEED® for Core & Shell, LEED® for Commercial Interiors, and the LEED® exam prep series.
