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Sustainable Design & Green Building Specifications Flashcards

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  1. Which LEED rating system category awards points for using materials with recycled content?

    Answer: Materials & Resources

    The Materials & Resources (MR) category in LEED awards credits for using materials with recycled content, reducing demand for virgin resources.

  2. Under MasterFormat, sustainable design requirements are typically specified in which section?

    Answer: Division 01 - General Requirements

    Division 01 General Requirements is where project-wide sustainability procedures, LEED documentation requirements, and green building goals are specified.

  3. What does the term 'EPD' stand for in sustainable building specifications?

    Answer: Environmental Product Declaration

    An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a standardized, third-party verified document reporting the environmental impact of a product over its lifecycle.

  4. Which standard governs the calculation of embodied carbon in building materials for specification purposes?

    Answer: ISO 14044

    ISO 14044 provides requirements and guidelines for life cycle assessment (LCA), which is the methodology used to calculate embodied carbon in building materials.

  5. When specifying volatile organic compound (VOC) limits for interior paints, which specification section is most appropriate?

    Answer: Section 09 90 00 - Paints and Coatings

    VOC limits for interior paints are specified in Section 09 90 00 Paints and Coatings, where the product performance and composition requirements are stated.

  6. A 'cradle-to-gate' analysis in a life cycle assessment covers which phases?

    Answer: Raw material extraction through manufacturing

    Cradle-to-gate analysis covers raw material extraction, transport, and manufacturing up to the factory gate, before the product is shipped to the construction site.

  7. Which certification body administers the WELL Building Standard focused on occupant health?

    Answer: International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

    The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) administers the WELL Building Standard, which focuses on human health and wellness in the built environment.