Which one of the following represents quality transit service as defined in Location and Transportation Credit, Access to Quality Transit?
Correct Answer: B
The Location and Transportation Credit, Access to Quality Transit requires projects to locate within walking distance of existing or planned transit stops that provide access to quality transit service1. Quality transit service is defined as transit service that meets the minimum weekday and weekend headways (time between vehicles) and hours of operation listed in Table 1 of the credit requirements2. According to Table 1, the minimum weekday headway for bus service is 15 minutes, and the minimum weekday headway for rail service is 10 minutes. The minimum weekend headway for both bus and rail service is 30 minutes. The minimum hours of operation for both bus and rail service are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 6 p. m. on weekends2. In addition, the credit requires projects to locate within a 1/4 mi. (0.40 km) walking distance of bus, streetcar, or rideshare stops or within a 1/2 mi. (0.80 km) walking distance of bus rapid transit stops, light or heavy rail stations, commuter rail stations, or ferry terminals1. Option A does not represent quality transit service because it only has two bus lines that may not meet the minimum headway and hours of operation requirements. Option C does not represent quality transit service because it is beyond the maximum walking distance of 1/2 mi. (0.80 km) for rail stations. Option D does not represent quality transit service because it is a private shuttle bus that does not qualify as a public transportation service, and it provides hourly service that does not meet the minimum headway requirements. Option B represents quality transit service because it has a rail station that is within the maximum walking distance of 1/2 mi. (0.80 km) from the project building, and it has one train line that operates Monday through Sunday, which implies that it meets the minimum headway and hours of operation requirements. References: * Access to Quality Transit * Access to Quality Transit - Canada Green Building Council
Question 182
The design team and project owner decided not to pursue Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Enhanced Commissioning, but would hire a Commissioning Authority (CxA) to oversee the requirements for Energy andAtmosphere Prerequisite, Fundamental Commissioning and Verification. What is a required responsibility for the CxA to achieve the stated objective?
Correct Answer: D
Explanation According to the LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide, the Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Fundamental Commissioning and Verification, requires the project to hire a Commissioning Authority (CxA) to oversee the commissioning process for the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and renewable energy systems and assemblies. The CxA must have documented commissioning authority experience in at least two building projects, and must not be an employee of the design or construction firms, although they may be contracted through them.The CxA must report the results, findings, and recommendations directly to the owner1. One of the required responsibilities for the CxA to achieve the prerequisite is to verify installation and performance of the commissioned systems.This includes conducting siteobservations and spot-checking of equipment installation, performing functional performance testing of the systems, verifying system performance by reviewing testing and balancing reports, and preparing a summary commissioning report of the activities and results1. The other choices are not required responsibilities for the CxA to achieve the prerequisite, but they are additional responsibilities for the CxA to achieve the Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Enhanced Commissioning, which goes beyond the prerequisite by including more systems, more verification activities, and more documentation.These additional responsibilities are2: * Verify that training requirements are completed. This includes reviewing training plans, agendas, and materials, and verifying that the training delivery and documentation are completed and consistent with the owner's project requirements (OPR). * Develop systems manual for the commissioned systems. This includes compiling and reviewing the systems manual that provides the necessary information for operating and maintaining the commissioned systems. * Review contractor submittals for the commissioned systems. This includes reviewing the design intent and basis of design documentation, and providing feedback on the contractor submittals related to the commissioned systems, such as shop drawings, product data, and samples. References: LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide, Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Fundamental Commissioning and Verification, Requirements1; LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide, Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Enhanced Commissioning, Requirements2
Question 183
How much value would these two doors contribute toward Material and Resources Credit, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials, Option 2. Leadership Extraction Practices?
Correct Answer: C
For LEED BD+C Materials and Resources (MR) Credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization - Sourcing of Raw Materials, Option 2, a product contributes based on its cost and sustainability attributes. Given the bamboo entrance doors are Rainforest Alliance certified, and the glass inserts contain 100% pre-consumer recycled content, these materials qualify under the Leadership Extraction Practices. * The total material cost per door is $200. * The glass inserts ($150) are 100% pre-consumer recycled and count fully. * The bamboo ($50) also qualifies due to its sustainability certification. * Since only the glass contributes to the calculation, the total value contributing to the credit is $100 per door, or $100.00 total for both doors. (Source: Official LEED BD+C Reference Manual)
Question 184
A developer is considering an urban infill site for a new commercial building rather than a rural greenfield site adjacent to a stream. Which of the following is an economic advantage of the infill site?
Correct Answer: C
An economic advantage of the infill site is that it reduces the need for new utility infrastructure. This is because the infill site is located within an existing urban area that already has access to water, sewer, electricity, and other utilities1. The developer can save on the costs of extending or installing new utility lines and services to the rural greenfield site, which may not have adequate or reliable utility infrastructure2. The other options are not economic advantages, but rather environmental benefits of the infill site. Protecting greenfields and farmland, preserving habitat and natural resources, and reducing potential damage to an existing stream are all positive outcomes of avoiding development on the rural greenfield site, but they do not directly translate into monetary savings for the developer3. References: *High-priority site, p. 1 *The Economics of Infill Development, p. 2 *LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction, p. 69
Question 185
The goal of the design charrette during Integrative Process Prerequisite, Integrative Project Planning and Design is to:
Correct Answer: B
Detailed The design charrette is a collaborative, multidisciplinary session aimed at optimizing green strategies throughout the project. This early-phase effort allows stakeholders to explore synergies among building systems, identify sustainability opportunities, and align project goals with LEED requirements. It is a prerequisite for the Integrative Process, fostering holistic design and operational performance improvements.
