A project team is developing a 150,000 sq. ft. corporate headquarters on a suburban campus. The owner wants to achieve exemplary performance for outdoor water use reduction. The baseline landscape water requirement (LWR) calculated using the EPA WaterSense Water Budget Tool is 2,500,000 gallons per year. Which of the following landscape designs would achieve the owner's goal?
During a pre-design charrette for a new hospital, the project team discusses the integrative process. The mechanical engineer suggests that analyzing the building's orientation and massing early on can have significant downstream effects. Which of the following outcomes are direct results of optimizing a building's orientation and massing in the integrative process? (Select THREE)
True or False: A project can earn the maximum of 4 Regional Priority points by achieving any four of the six available Regional Priority credits identified for its location.
A project team is evaluating flooring options for a school in Atlanta, GA. They are considering a bamboo product that is harvested and manufactured in China and shipped to the project site. Which LEED sustainable material attributes would this product contribute to?
A new office building project includes a large, exposed aggregate concrete plaza that constitutes 60% of the site's non-roof hardscape. The initial concrete mix has a Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of 15. The project is located in a dense urban area and needs to mitigate the heat island effect. What is the most effective strategy to meet the requirements for Heat Island Reduction for this plaza?
A project is located in a dense urban center with excellent access to public transportation, including multiple bus lines and a subway station within a 1/4-mile walk. The developer wants to minimize parking to reduce costs and encourage sustainable transit. Which strategy would earn points in the Location and Transportation category for this project?
What is the primary role of the Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) in the LEED certification process?
During construction of a new office building, the general contractor is responsible for implementing the construction IAQ management plan. According to SMACNA guidelines, which of the following actions is critical to protecting the HVAC system before occupancy?
A project team is performing a life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) for the building's exterior lighting. Which of the following costs should be included in the analysis? (Select ALL that apply)
A project team is pursuing the Innovation credit for having a LEED Accredited Professional on the team. To earn this point, the LEED AP must be a principal participant on the project. Which of the following roles would MOST likely qualify?