A measure of thermal resistance, defined as the number of watts lost per square meter at a given temperature difference.
What is R-Value.
100
FEMA
What is the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
100
An alien species whose introduction does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.
What are Invasive Plants?
100
A way to collect rainwater to use for irrigation or indoor water use.
What is a Rainwater Harvesting System?
100
Provide public information about LEED for Homes.
What is Public Awareness?
200
A ratio between the amount of windows to the total floor area.
What is WFA?
200
Places such as banks, daycare centers, libraries, pharmacies, restaurants, schools, supermarkets, etc.
What are Community Resources?
200
A lot that at least 70% of the built environment, not including area under roof, is designed to capture water runoff for infiltration on-site. Such as grass, trees, shrubs, etc.
What is a Permeable Lot?
200
A program that helps people save water with a product label and tips for saving water around the house.
What is U.S. EPA WaterSense?
200
Reducing particulate matter from the air supply system.
What is Air Filtering.
300
A high performance building system for residential and light commercial construction. The panels consist of an insulating foam core sandwiched between two structural facings, typically oriented strand board (OSB).
What is SIPS?
300
Selecting a lot that is within 1//2 mile of existing water service lines and sewer service lines.
What is Existing Infrastructure?
300
(DOUBLE JEOPARDY) Building homes with an average housing density of 7 or more dwelling units per acre of buildable land
What is Moderate Density?
300
A lavatory faucet is considered a ____________ fixture if the flow is less than or equal to 2.0 gpm.
What is High Efficiency Fixture?
300
During construction, the builder shall have a quality
management process in place to ensure installation of the durability measures.
What is Durability Management?
400
A system of formwork for reinforced concrete that stays in place as a permanent interior and exterior substrate for walls, floors, and roofs.
What is ICFs?
400
Selecting a lot such that at least 25% of the perimeter immediately borders previously developed land
What is Edge Development?
400
Building homes with an average density of 10 or more dwelling units per acre of buildable land
What is High Density?
400
A shower is considered a ____________ if the flowrate is less than or equal to 1.75 gpm.
What is Very High Efficiency Fixture?
400
Must be submitted by the LEED for Homes Provider to the USGBC explaining the merits of the proposed measure. All written submittals must contain, 1. the intent of the proposed measure, 2. the proposed requirement for compliance, 3. The proposed documentation to demonstrate compliance, and 3. A description and estimate of the benefit or impact provided by the proposed measures.
What is a Innovative Design Request?
500
Formerly known as the Soil Conservation Service (SCS). NRCS is a conservation leader for all natural resources, ensuring private lands are conserved, restored, and more resilient to environmental challenges, like climate change.
What is Natural Resources Conservation Service ?
500
Selecting a lot such that at least 75% of the perimeter immediately borders previously developed land.
What is Infill?
500
Building homes with an average of housing density of 20 or more dwelling units per acre of buildable land.
What is Very High Density?
500
For Very High Efficiency Fixtures & Fittings, ____ is the total possible points one can receive.
What is 6 points?
500
(DOUBLE JEOPARDY) Framing Order Waste Factor Limit is defined as limiting the overall estimated waste factor by a percentage of ___ or less.