CleanEdison LEED Green Associate Exam Overview and Green Building Basics

LEED® Green Associate
CleanEdison Exam Prep Course Materials

Table of Contents

1. AIA® Continuing Education Disclaimer

2. CleanEdison Course Learning Objectives

3. CleanEdison Course Outline

4. LEED® Green Associate Exam Overview

5. CleanEdison Course Slides

Copyright 2010 CleanEdison Inc
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Table of Contents, continued

7. O + M LEED Glossary

8. Guidance on Innovation and Design Credits

9. Guidelines for Credit Interpretation Requests

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AIA® Continuing Education Provider
“CleanEdison” is a Registered Provider with The American Institute
of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned upon
completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA
members. Certificates of Completion are available on request.

This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing
professional education. As such, it does not include content that
may be deemed, or construed to be an approval, or endorsement by
the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of
handling, using, distributing or dealing in any material or product.
Questions related to specific materials, methods and services will
be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

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CleanEdison Course Learning Objectives
Introduce U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
Introduce Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI)
Describe Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
Define scope of the various LEED rating systems
Detail crucial green building concepts and implementation
Enable success on LEED Green Associate exam on the first try

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Course Outline
 Green Associate Exam Overview

 Green Building Basics; LEED and the LEED Process

 Sustainable Sites

 Water Efficiency

 Energy and Atmosphere

 Materials and Resources

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Course Outline, continued
 Indoor Environmental Quality

 Innovation and Design Process; Innovation In Operations

 Regional Priority Credits

 Smart Location and Linkages

 Awareness and Education

 Synergies

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LEED Accreditation
 Buildings undergo “LEED Certification” process
 Base level LEED Certification is “LEED Certified”
 People get “LEED Accredited”

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LEED Accreditation

Legacy LEED AP

 “LEED Green Associate” requirements:
• Experience on one LEED-registered project
• OR work in field of sustainability (or previous employment)
• OR proof of completion of green building education, like this
course
• AND pass 2-hour LEED GA exam
 Must complete 15 hrs. of CE every two years
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LEED Accreditation, continued
“LEED AP with Specialty” requirements (2
options):
Pass LEED GA exam + at least one LEED-registered
project experience + pass 2-hour Specialty standalone
exam within the past three years
At least one LEED-registered project experience + pass
4-hour combined exam (LEED GA & Specialty exam)
 Must complete 30 hrs. of CE every two years

 Legacy LEED APs:
• Accredited before July 2009
• Retain current status OR transfer to Specialty via
prescriptive education agreement OR transfer to
Specialty via exam
• Also have 30 hrs of CE required every 2 years
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LEED Accreditation, continued

“Green Fellow” requirements:
• Highest credential demonstrating 10 plus years
of LEED experience and commitment to the green
building field
• Must be nominated

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LEED Green Associate Exam Overview
 Apply for exam by logging into www.gbci.org  My Credentials
(you will need to upload your document of eligibility)
 Within a couple of days you should receive an “eligibility
number” from GBCI
 Use this “eligibility number” to schedule your exam at
www.prometric.com/gbci (it may take up to 48 hours for the
eligibility number to show up in Prometric’s system)
 All questions are delivered randomly on computer
 Measures your LEED knowledge vs. “Subject Matter Experts”

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 100 multiple choice questions, some multiple-multiple
 Maximum possible score is 200; minimum is 125
 Score of 170 required to pass
 10 minute tutorial before exam + 2 hour actual exam time + 10 minute
satisfaction survey after the exam
 Give yourself 2 hours and 20 minutes at the testing center
 Get your score instantly
 No partial credit
 No penalty for wrong answers
 Personal calculator forbidden; calculator tool will be on screen
 Closed book!

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 Exam questions + Results break down by 7 “Knowledge Areas”…
 Synergistic Opportunities and LEED Application Process
 Project Site Factors
 Water Management
 Project Systems and Energy Impacts
 Acquisition, Installation, and Management of Project Materials
 Stakeholder Involvement in Innovation
 Project Surroundings and Public Outreach

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 How do I prepare for the Green Associate Exam?
 Read current GA Candidate Handbook (updated monthly)
www.gbci.org  Professional Credentials  LEED Green AssociateLEED Green

 LEED Green Associate Study Guide
 Green Building and LEED Core Concepts Guide (USGBC)
 “Fair game” = Primary + Ancillary References in Handbook
 “Fair game” = USGBC, GBCI websites; www.leedonline.com
 Take sample exams on study.cleanedison.com (no “www”)
 20-25 hours studying recommended beyond this course
 Don’t underestimate questions on terminology, procedure
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LEED Green Associate Sample Question #1
What Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) program sets
standards for low-emitting carpets, adhesives and
pads?

A. Green Seal
B. Green Guard
C. Green-e Certified
D. Green Label Plus

Answer: D – Green Label Plus
This question aligns itself with:
I. Synergistic Opportunities and LEED
Application Process
D. Standards that support LEED credit

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Why should a green project be located in an existing
community?

A. Adequate parking is available on site.
B. The zoning approval for the project is easier.
C. Native plantings can be used for erosion control.
D. The connection to basic community resources is
present.

Answer: D
II. Project Site Factors
B. Community connectivity

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The Montreal Protocol bans the production of which of
the following to conserve stratospheric ozone?

A. HFC
B. CFC
C. Propane
D. HCFC

Answer: B – CFC (LEED Core Concepts
Pg. 48)
IV. Project Systems and Energy Impacts
A. Environmental concerns

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Section I
Green Building Basics

Objectives
 Define green building
 Describe the integrative design approach
 Clarify the triple bottom line
 Illustrate direct vs. indirect environmental impacts

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Introduction
U.S. commercial + residential building
construction + operations account for:
72% of electricity consumption
24%-50% of energy use
40% of raw materials use
38% of all CO emissions
2

30% of waste output
14% of potable water consumption
Source: Annual statistics, U.S. DOE Energy Information Administration 2005

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Defining Green Building
 Efficiently uses energy and uses
benign energy
 Conserves water, land and
materials
 a.k.a. “sustainable” or “high
performance” building, meeting the
needs of today without
compromising the needs of future
generations
 Occupant health; employee
productivity
 Reduces waste and pollution
 Addresses lifetime performance

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Whole Building Design, aka Integrative Design Process
Land use Transportation

Lighting

Indoor
Environment

Building HVAC&R
Orientation &
N Material Selection
Location
Courtesy of Siemens

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Integrative Design Process, continued
 IDP maximizes opportunities for cost-effective green building
features
 LEED encourages IDP, which emphasizes good interaction
between building disciplines and building elements
 a.k.a. Whole Building Design
 LEED AP must facilitate a multidisciplinary, holistic approach
 IDP starts in pre-design, continues through project handover
 “Value engineering” may conflict with LEED goals

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Traditional Design
 Building components were viewed as
separate elements
 Building systems had isolated budgets
 Disciplines had minimal interaction
 Design decisions were based on
budget and schedule considerations,
piece-by piece
 Did NOT emphasize life-cycle
performance of the completed building

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Courtesy of Siemens

Traditional Design Step-by-Step

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Integrative Design Process Step-by-Step

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Integrative Design Process: Project Team

 Successful design requires
integrated team approach and
buy-in from all “stakeholders”

 Stakeholders are not just the
owner and project team

 Stakeholders may include:
•Construction workers
•Future occupants
•Future maintenance team
•Neighbors
•Community, gov’t reps
•Utility companies
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Integrative Design Process: Keys to Success
Collaboration in conceptioncompletion
 Possibly assisted by Building Information Modeling
with AutoDesk® Revit or Bentley® BIM, e.g.

Attainable, quantifiable goals
Familiarity with LEED
Continuous progress monitoring
Performance bonuses for team achieving:
 Sustainability goals
 Budget targets
 Delivery dates
 Health and safety goals

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Ongoing Operations & Maintenance

Checking the Building Systems:
 HVAC filters needing replacement?
 Exhaust fans need replacing?
 Hot water boilers functioning properly?
 Performance of existing buildings is
evaluated in the LEED O&M rating
system during “performance periods”
 Re-commissioning/retro-
commissioning/enhanced
commissioning
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Triple Bottom Line
Issues to consider for a particular
green building feature:
 Does this produce a long-term
positive economic impact?
 How does it directly and indirectly
affect the environment?
 Does the building promote the
well-being of laborers, occupants,
community members, neighbors,
and other stakeholder interests?
 a.k.a. “People, Profit, Planet”

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Direct and Indirect Impacts

 LEED encourages consideration of both direct and indirect
environmental impacts
 Direct Impact Examples:
 CFC-based refrigerant leakage from HVAC  stratospheric O3 depletion
 Construction activity  erosion + sedimentation in nearby streams
 Indirect Impact Examples:
 Selecting propane or H2O refrigerant reduces ozone depletion, but
increases HVAC equipment size and therefore requires more electricity
from an off-site coal plant, emitting additional greenhouse gases
 Purchase of non-FSC® wood products may promote deforestation

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Building LEED Exam Prep Other Green
Performance • Green Associate Test • RESNET HERS Rater
Institute Prep
P • Green 101
Certifications • Building Design and • Lead Renovator
Construction Test Prep Training
• Building Analyst
• Operations and • Geothermal Installer
• Envelope and Shell Maintenance Test Prep and Driller
• Heating Specialist • Interior Design and • Solar PV Installer
• AC/ Heat Pump Construction Test Prep • Solar PV for Sales
• y
Multifamily • Homes Test Prep p • Solar Thermal Boot
• Manufactured Housing • Continuing Ed Camp
• Installer • Hybrid Auto

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