Which rating system is appropriate for a new mixed-use building with 300,000 ft2 (27 871 m2) of residential units, 150,000 ft2 (13 935 m2) hotel and 50,000 ft2 (4 645 m2) of retail space?
A. Retail
B. Hospitality
C. Core and Shell Development
D. New Construction
New Construction is the appropriate rating system for a new mixed-use building with 300,000 ft2 (27 871 m2) of residential units, 150,000 ft2 (13 935 m2) hotel and 50,000 ft2 (4 645 m2) of retail space. According to the LEED rating system selection guidance1, the New Construction rating system applies to buildings that are being newly constructed or going through a major renovation, and that include any of the following use types: office, retail, hospitality, education, residential, warehouse and distribution centers, or data centers2. The New Construction rating system can also be used for mixed-use buildings that have more than one use type3. Since the project involves new construction of a mixed use building with residential, hospitality, and retail uses, the New Construction rating system is the most suitable option. The other rating systems are not applicable because they are either specific to one use type (Retail and Hospitality) or to buildings that are not complete at the time of certification (Core and Shell Development).
LEED project boundaries that include multiple similar buildings which are all eligible for certification can be registered as which of the following?
A. Batch project
B. Group project
C. Master Site project
D. Neighborhood project
Explanation: LEED project boundaries that include multiple similar buildings which are all eligible for certification can be registered as a group project. A group project allows multiple buildings (or interior spaces within multiple buildings) on a shared site to be certified as a single LEED project. These projects must meet the criteria outlined in the LEED Campus Guidance for Projects on a Shared Site, such as having the same construction contract, ownership, management, space type, rating system, and compliance paths. A group project will receive one certification and rating for the entire group.References: Group Projects (previously Multiple Building Projects), CAGBC News, September 1, 2020.
A project elects to pursue Location and Transportation Credit, Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses, Option 2. Diverse Uses because of the project's location in an amenity-rich area. The project features 18 uses overall, including at least four uses in three of the five use type categories. What threshold must the project surpass in order to demonstrate exemplary performance for Option 2?
A. Exemplary Performance is not available for Option 2
B. 15 uses, including two uses in each of the five categories
C. 15 uses, including at least one Food Retail and one Community Anchor use
D. 18 uses, including uses in at least four of the five use type categories
Explanation: Exemplary Performance is not available for Option 2 of Location and Transportation Credit, Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses. According to the LEED v4 BD+C Reference Guide, this credit has two options: Option 1. Surrounding Density (5 points) and Option 2. Diverse Uses (1 point). Exemplary Performance is only available for Option 1, and it requires achieving a surrounding density of at least 405,000 square feet per acre (100,000 square meters per hectare)1. Option 2 does not have any Exemplary Performance criteria, and it only requires locating the project within a 1/2-mile (800-meter) walking distance of at least seven diverse uses2.
Which of the following will contribute to reducing the heat island effect?
A. Artificial turf grass
B. Intensive vegetated roof
C. Steep sloped roof with initial SRI of 35
D. Low sloped roof with initial Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) of 64
Explanation: An intensive vegetated roof is a roof that has a thick layer of soil and plants that provide shade, evapotranspiration, and stormwater management. It can reduce the heat island effect by lowering the surface and air temperature of the roof and the surrounding area. Artificial turf grass does not reduce the heat island effect because it is not a living plant and does not provide cooling benefits. A steep sloped roof with initial SRI of 35 does not meet the minimum requirement of 39 for Option 1 or 32 for Option 2 of the Heat Island Reduction credit. A low sloped roof with initial SRI of 64 exceeds the minimum requirement of 82 for Option 1 or 64 for Option 2, but it is not the best option among the choices because it only reflects solar radiation and does not provide other benefits such as shading, evapotranspiration, and stormwater management.
The scope of analysis in Materials and Resources Credit, Building Life-Cycle Impact
Reduction, Option 4.
Whole-Building Life-Cycle Assessment is a
A. gate-to-gate assessment
B. cradle-to-gate assessment
C. cradle-to-grave assessment
D. cradle-to-cradle assessment
Explanation: The scope of analysis in Materials and Resources Credit, Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, Option 4. Whole-Building Life-Cycle Assessment is a cradle-to-grave assessment. This means that the life cycle assessment (LCA) covers all stages of the building’s life cycle, from the extraction of raw materials (cradle) to the disposal or reuse of the building components at the end of their service life (grave)1. The LCA must include the following life cycle stages: product stage, construction process stage, use stage, and endof- life stage2. The LCA must also account for the environmental impacts of the building’s structure and enclosure, as well as any other building elements that are permanently attached to and share service systems with the building2.
Which of the following project types is required to consider the perimeter floor area instead of the regularly occupied floor area under the Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Daylight calculations?
A. Retail
B. Schools
C. Healthcare
D. Core and Shell
Explanation: Healthcare projects are required to consider the perimeter floor area instead of the regularly occupied floor area under the Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Daylight calculations. This is because healthcare projects have different daylighting needs and challenges than other project types, and the perimeter area is more likely to have access to natural light and views. The perimeter floor area is defined as the regularly occupied spaces within 15 feet (4.5 meters) of the exterior wall that meets the minimum glazing requirements.
A Photovoltaic (PV) system was installed on a 35,000 ft2 (3 252 m2) project. What actions need to take place in order to meet compliance for Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Fundamental Commissioning (Cx) and Verification?
A. No action is necessary as the PV system is not required to be commissioned
B. The PV system installer should commission his own installations and share the results with the project owner
C. The Cx agent for the project must conduct or oversee the Cx of the PV system
D. The building's mechanical engineer should commission his own installations and share the results with the project owner
Explanation: The correct answer is C, the Cx agent for the project must conduct or oversee the Cx of the PV system. According to the LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, the Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Fundamental Commissioning and Verification, requires that all energy-related systems, including renewable energy systems such as PV, be commissioned by an independent commissioning agent (CxA) or a qualified member of the project team who reports to the owner. The CxA or the qualified team member must perform or oversee all commissioning activities, including developing a commissioning plan, reviewing design documents and submittals, verifying installation and performance, and preparing a commissioning report12 References: 1: LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite: Fundamental Commissioning and Verification, page 562. 2: LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Glossary, page 1020.
A project in a cold climate does not want a highly reflective roof because they want the heat absorption. How can this project comply with Sustainable Sites Credit, Heat Island Reduction?
A. The credit is not feasible for this project
B. The credit may be achieved by using nonroof measures only
C. The credit is applicable for projects that document this special condition
D. The credit can only be achieved by using an alternative compliance path
Explanation: The credit may be achieved by using nonroof measures only, such as shading, paving, and vegetation, to reduce the heat island effect on the site. The credit does not require a highly reflective roof for all projects, but allows for flexibility and trade-offs depending on the climate and design conditions. The project can use the Heat Island Reduction 1 to demonstrate compliance with the credit requirements. The credit is feasible and applicable for this project, and does not need an alternative compliance path. References: SS Credit Heat Island Reduction, LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction234
What are the requirements of commercial projects for long-term bicycle storage under Location and Transportation, Bicycle Facilities - Bicycle Storage and Shower Rooms?
A. Provide for at least 5% of all regular building occupants, with no less than four storage spaces per building
B. Provide for at least 10% of all regular building occupants, with no less than five storage spaces per building
C. Provide for at least 15% of all regular building occupants, with no less than 10 storage spaces per building
D. Provide for at least 25% of all regular building occupants, with no less than 10 storage spaces per building
Explanation: The correct answer is B. Provide for at least 10% of all regular building
occupants, with no less than five storage spaces per building.
According to the LEED v4.1 Bicycle Storage Requirements1, commercial projects must
provide long-term bicycle storage for at least 10% of all regular building occupants, with no
less than five storage spaces per building. Long-term bicycle storage is defined as secure,
enclosed, and weather-protected spaces that are intended for use by occupants who make
regular trips to the project building. Examples of long-term bicycle storage include lockers,
cages, rooms, or dedicated areas within buildings1. The purpose of this requirement is to
encourage the use of bicycles as a sustainable mode of transportation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel consumption.
Which of the following products are eligible for a WaterSense label?
A. Tankless toilets
B. Waterless urinals
C. Public lavatory faucets
D. Private lavatory faucets
Explanation: Private lavatory faucets are eligible for a WaterSense label, provided they meet EPA’s specifications for water efficiency and performance, and are backed by independent, third-party certification. Tankless toilets, waterless urinals, and public lavatory faucets are not eligible for a WaterSense label because they are not included in the product categories that WaterSense covers. WaterSense currently labels products in the following categories: tank-type toilets, water-using urinals, private lavatory faucets, showerheads, irrigation controllers, spray sprinkler bodies, and pre-rinse spray valves.
A LEED Building Design and Construction: New Construction office building's HVAC system includes hot water from a central utility plant. The central utility plant is owned and operated by a management company. The office pays a flat fee for hot water, included as part of the leas. The management company does not meter or invoice for actual hot water consumption. For the project to meet the requirements for Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Building-Level Energy Metering, an energy meter must be installed for
A. natural gas
B. hot water at the main service point
C. nothing, because the flat fee is included as part of the lease
D. nothing, because the energy source is outside of the project's scope
Explanation: An energy meter must be installed for hot water at the main service point for the project to meet the requirements for Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Building-Level Energy Metering. According to the LEED v4 BD+C Reference Guide, this prerequisite requires that “all energy sources used by the building must be metered or submetered” 1. The hot water from the central utility plant is an energy source used by the building, even if it is not directly paid by the office. Therefore, it must be metered at the point where it enters the building. The other options are incorrect because natural gas is not an energy source used by the building in this case, and the flat fee or the ownership of the energy source do not exempt the project from the metering requirement.References: LEED v4 BD+C Reference Guide, Energy and Atmosphere Category, EAp Building-Level Energy Metering, page 569.
A contractor is building a retirement community project. 30% of the building's product costs were derived from reused/salvaged materials or met recycled content criteria. Which of the following credits can the LEED AP submit towards certification?
A. Materials and Resources Credit, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials
B. Materials and Resources Prerequisite, Construction and Demolition - Waste Management Planning
C. Materials and Resources Credit, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Material Ingredients
D. Materials and Resources Credit, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Environmental Product Declarations
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