Mission + History
What does LEED stand for?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
What is the highest certification status a project can recieve?
Platinum
What is the student price for the LEED Green Associate Exam?
$100 :)
What is the current version of LEED's standards?
v4.1
What is the maximum number of points a project can attain for LEED certification?
110
Which program "measures knowledge about LEED rating system and certification process"? (Green Associate OR AP)
AP
What year was U.S. Green Building Council founded?
1993
What percentage of points are related to climate change impacts?
35%
How many specialty areas are there for the LEED AP program?
5
What year did LEED for New Construction launch to the public?
2000
Name 3 of the 9 credit categories that make up the LEED Rating System.
Integrative Process, Location and Transportation, Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor, Environmental Quality, Innovation, Regional Priority
What is required within two years of passing the exam to maintain the certification status?
Continuing Education hours (15 for Green Associate & 30 for AP)
What is the LCA tool used to create the weighted credit system in LEED v2009?
Environmental Protection Agency’s TRACI (Tool for the Reduction and Assessment of Chemical and Other Environmental Impacts)
How many points can a project recieve under the "Regional Priority" category?
4
Can a project earn points for having a LEED accredited professional working on the project? If so, how many points?
Yes! 1 point in the Innovation category!