An accessible garden planted with native plants contributes to the achievement of which of the following credit pairs?
Correct Answer: B
An accessible garden with native plants supports: * Sustainable Sites (SS) Credit: Open Space by providing outdoor access and promoting biodiversity. * Sustainable Sites (SS) Credit: Rainwater Management by improving stormwater infiltration and reducing runoff. Other options are not directly related to native gardens. (Source: Official LEED BD+C Reference Manual)
Question 177
Which of the following characteristics are a requirement of a compliant water meter?
Correct Answer: B
A compliant water meter is a device that measures and records the total potable water use of the building and associated grounds. According to the LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, a compliant water meter must meet the following requirements1: *It must be permanently installed and measure the total water use of the building and grounds. *It must have a remote communication capability or be readable from a location that is accessible to building management. *It must have a data storage capability of at least 18 months, or be connected to a system that can store data for at least 18 months. *It must have a resolution of 0.5 gallons (2 liters) or less, or the smallest unit of measure that is appropriate for the expected water use of the building.
Question 178
Which of the following documents contains the design team's interpretation of the Owner's Project Requirements?
Correct Answer: A
The Basis of Design (BOD) is the document that contains the design team's interpretation of the Owner's Project Requirements (OPR). The BOD describes the proposed systems and how they will meet the OPR, as well as the assumptions and criteria used for the design. The BOD is a key document for the Integrative Process credit and the Enhanced Commissioning credit in LEED BD+C12. Reference: LEED BD+C Reference Guide, Integrative Process, page 301; LEED BD+C Reference Guide, Enhanced Commissioning, page 681
Question 179
Which of the following projects is eligible to pursue the Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Minimum Energy Performance, Option 2. Prescriptive Compliance: ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide?
Correct Answer: C
The Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Minimum Energy Performance, Option 2. Prescriptive Compliance: ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide allows projects to follow the recommendations of the ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design Guides (AEDGs) for different building types and climate zones. The AEDGs provide design guidance for buildings that use 50% less energy than those built to the requirements of the ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2004 commercial code1. However, not all building types and sizes are covered by the AEDGs. According to the LEED Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction2, the following building types and sizes are eligible for this option: * Small to Medium Office buildings up to 100,000 ft2 (9 290 m2) * Medium to Large Retail buildings up to 100,000 ft2 (9 290 m2) * K-12 School buildings up to 200,000 ft2 (18 580 m2) * Warehouse and Distribution Center buildings up to 500,000 ft2 (46 450 m2) Therefore, among the given options, only the school project is eligible to pursue this option, as it falls within the size limit for the K-12 School AEDG3. References: * LEED Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction v4 * Minimum Energy Performance - ASHRAE 90.1 - 2010 * ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings * Advanced Energy Design Guides | Department of Energy
Question 180
A project has a potable water source as well as two alternative water sources. Which of the following statements is applicable for a project using two alternative water sources?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation The best practice for using alternative water sources is to target the uses that require the least treatment first, such as irrigation, toilet flushing, and cooling tower makeup. This reduces the energy and cost associated with treating water to higher standards than necessary. Matching uses by location is not a requirement, nor is treating all alternative water sources to potable water standards. A project may use more than one alternative water source as long as they meet the applicable codes and standards. References: WE Credit Indoor Water Use Reduction, WE Credit Outdoor Water Use Reduction, WE Credit Cooling Tower Water Use1
