Introduction

Question 1

What are the 7 Leed Impact Categories ?

Answer 1

1. Climate Change
2. Human Health
3. Water Resources
4. Biodiversity
5. Green Economy
6. Community
7. Natural Resources

Question 2

What is the function of the USGBC ?

Answer 2

• To make sure all buildings and communities will regenerate & sustain the health and vitality of the planet for all generations.
• Brings together many different stakeholders
• It created LEED

Question 3

Difference between USGBC & GBCI

Answer 3

USGBC develops maintains LEED rating system

GBCI administers the prof/building certifications

Question 4

What are the 4 rating levels and their points range ?

Answer 4

LEED Certified - 40 - 49 points
LEED Silver - 50 - 59 points
LEED Gold - 60 - 79 points
LEED Platinum - 80+ points

Question 5

What are the Minimum Project Requirement ?

Answer 5

1. Project must be in a permanent location on existing land
2. Must use reasonable LEED boundaries
3. Must comply with project size requirements

Question 6

Project size requirements for Ratings

Answer 6

BD+C & O+M projects must be 1000 sq.ft

Interior projects can be 250 sq.ft

LEED Neighborhood Projects need at least two habitable buildings, max 1500 acres

LEED for Homes must meet requirements for dwelling units (kitchen, bathroom…)