RIP - VTEnviro
His Memory Eternal
My brain dump. I took NC so if you're taking another discipline it won't help.
• Know the referenced standards for each credit: ASHRAE and ASTM standards, standards for VOC limits in low-emitting materials, EPA rules, etc. Not the language in the standard, just the name of it.
• Memorize the credit and exemplary performance achievement thresholds. There were several problems scenarios with various green building practices listed and you had to pick the credits that were achieved based on the values given.
• Know who is responsible for designing and documenting compliance for the various credits: architect, mechanical engineer, contractor, etc.
• Identify synergies and trade-offs between green building practices. If you implement some practice to achieve a credit, how will it help or hinder the ability to achieve other credits. They were big on this.
• Understand the Credit Interpretation Ruling (CIR) process. There were 3-4 questions on this.
• Know the basis of measurement for Materials and Resources credits: area, weight, or cost. Also, know when materials apply to one credit versus another. What counts toward one credit in one project scenario, may count toward a different credit in another. Example: Re-using a building’s structural elements may count toward either Building Re-Use or Construction Waste Management, depending on the scenario, but never toward both.
• Know which fixtures apply toward water use reduction calculations: sinks, showers, urinals, and toilets only. High efficiency diswashers and laundry machines do not apply.
• Several credits have loopholes if other conditions are met. They will ask a few of these. Example: A green roof usually does not count toward open space requirements, but can under circumstances.
• There will be a few questions on the LEED online project administration system, and project administration in general: Design vs. Construction phase submittals, how and when credits are awarded, appeal process.
• Calculations are limited to simple arithmetic you can do on scrap paper.
• Know the thresholds for the different levels of LEED certification. There may be a problem or two on this.
o Certified: 26 points
o Silver: 33 Points
o Gold: 39 Points
o Platinum: 52 Points
• There will be questions on the number of points and prerequisites in each category of credits. A popular mnemonic is WIMSEE.
o Water Efficiency: 0 pre-reqs, 5 possible points
o Innovation in Design: 0 pre-reqs, 5 possible points
o Materials and Resources: 1 pre-req, 13 points
o Sustainable Sites: 1 pre-req, 14 points
o Environmental Quality: 2 pre-reqs, 15 points
o Energy and Atmosphere: 3 pre-reqs, 17 points
• Know the referenced standards for each credit: ASHRAE and ASTM standards, standards for VOC limits in low-emitting materials, EPA rules, etc. Not the language in the standard, just the name of it.
• Memorize the credit and exemplary performance achievement thresholds. There were several problems scenarios with various green building practices listed and you had to pick the credits that were achieved based on the values given.
• Know who is responsible for designing and documenting compliance for the various credits: architect, mechanical engineer, contractor, etc.
• Identify synergies and trade-offs between green building practices. If you implement some practice to achieve a credit, how will it help or hinder the ability to achieve other credits. They were big on this.
• Understand the Credit Interpretation Ruling (CIR) process. There were 3-4 questions on this.
• Know the basis of measurement for Materials and Resources credits: area, weight, or cost. Also, know when materials apply to one credit versus another. What counts toward one credit in one project scenario, may count toward a different credit in another. Example: Re-using a building’s structural elements may count toward either Building Re-Use or Construction Waste Management, depending on the scenario, but never toward both.
• Know which fixtures apply toward water use reduction calculations: sinks, showers, urinals, and toilets only. High efficiency diswashers and laundry machines do not apply.
• Several credits have loopholes if other conditions are met. They will ask a few of these. Example: A green roof usually does not count toward open space requirements, but can under circumstances.
• There will be a few questions on the LEED online project administration system, and project administration in general: Design vs. Construction phase submittals, how and when credits are awarded, appeal process.
• Calculations are limited to simple arithmetic you can do on scrap paper.
• Know the thresholds for the different levels of LEED certification. There may be a problem or two on this.
o Certified: 26 points
o Silver: 33 Points
o Gold: 39 Points
o Platinum: 52 Points
• There will be questions on the number of points and prerequisites in each category of credits. A popular mnemonic is WIMSEE.
o Water Efficiency: 0 pre-reqs, 5 possible points
o Innovation in Design: 0 pre-reqs, 5 possible points
o Materials and Resources: 1 pre-req, 13 points
o Sustainable Sites: 1 pre-req, 14 points
o Environmental Quality: 2 pre-reqs, 15 points
o Energy and Atmosphere: 3 pre-reqs, 17 points
