LEED Green Associate / EXAM / WITH COMLETE SOLUTIONS

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Biodegradable - ANS -Capable of decomposing under natural conditions. Carbon Footprint - ANS -A measure of greenhouse gas emissions associated with an activity. Ecosystem - ANS -A basic unit of ... nature that includes a community of organisms and their nonliving environment linked by biological, chemical, and physical processes. Environmental Sustainability - ANS -Long term maintenance of ecosystem components and functions for future generations. High Performance Green Building - ANS -A structure designed to conserve water and energy; use space, materials, and resources efficiently; minimize construction waste; and create a harmful indoor environment Integrated Design Team - ANS -All the individuals involved in a building project from early int eh design process, including the design professionals, the owner's representatives, and the general contractor and subcontractors Life Cycle Assessment - ANS -Ana analysis of the environmental aspects and potential impacts associated with a product, process, or service Market Transformation - ANS -Systematic improvements in the performance of a market or market segment. Ex: EPA's Energy Star program has shifted the performance of homes, buildings, and appliances toward higher levels of energy efficiency by providing recognition and comparative performance information through its Energy Star labels Regenerative Design - ANS -Sustainable plans for built environments that improve existing conditions. Goes beyond reducing impacts to create positive change in the local and global environments - the level beyond sustainable Sustainability - ANS -Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (Brundtland Commission) [Show More]

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