Rating systems
ID & C
What is Interior Design & Construction
The first step to getting your building LEED certified
What is select a rating system
This is considered a low priority site for project development
What is farmland
A site that is adjacent to a wetland
What is an example of a sensitive land
1.5-2 degrees Celsius
What is the estimated temperature rise by 2050
O + M
Operations & Maintenance
A project receives 80 points overall for LEED certification
What is LEED Gold Certification
A design that includes restaurants, shops, worship and school within .5 to 1 mile
What is Pedestrian Oriented Development
Mulching, silt fencing, berms and ponds, straw bales
What are strategies for limiting erosion
Federal mandatory requirements & credits to significantly reduce water use
What are Water efficiency Recognition, Regulations, and Incentives
ND
What is Neigborhood development
The analysis of long-term cost of purchasing, maintaining and disposing of a material
What is LCC (Life Cycle Costing)
Plans that approve mid to high-rise density residential and mixed use development preserving farmland
What is Smart Growth
Limiting harmful effects on wildlife, reduce light trespass, protecting nocturnal animals
What are examples of Dark Sky Plan
Refugees displaced by famine, fires, and floods
What is the population that will suffer the most from weather events
BD & C
What is Building Design and Construction
The analysis of environmental impact of a material
What is (LCA) Life Cycle Analysis
A site that has been previously contaminated and needs to be remediated (cleaned up) prior to development
What is a Brownfield
Increase biodiversity, provide shade, reduce energy demand, reduce heat island effect
What are benefits of urban trees
People who benefit from pool resources, test solutions, and are inspired by Chief Resilient Officers (CRO's)
Who are Resilient City Members
L.E.E.D
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
To enhance human health, protect and restore water resources/ conservation and enhance biodiversity/ ecosystems, use regenerative materials
What are LEED's overall system goals
Outdoor spaces for physical activity, creating natural areas on site, preserving spaces with pristine views
What are examples of Open Space Credit
Reducing heat island effect, lowering cooling demand, providing habitat and enhancing biovisersity
What are benefits of a green roof
Using statistical analysis to predict future weather events and instruct planners to invest in infrastructure
What is Risk Management Insurance