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Green Building Standards and Codes

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What is the primary objective of green building standards and codes?

  1. To reduce energy consumption

  2. To improve indoor air quality

  3. To minimize water usage

  4. To promote sustainable construction practices

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Green building standards and codes aim to promote sustainable construction practices that reduce energy consumption, improve indoor air quality, minimize water usage, and promote the use of sustainable materials.

Which organization is responsible for developing the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system?

  1. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

  2. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

  3. The International Code Council (ICC)

  4. The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)

  5. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit organization that developed the LEED green building rating system.

What is the primary focus of the ASHRAE Standard 189.1 for High-Performance Green Buildings?

  1. Energy efficiency

  2. Indoor air quality

  3. Water efficiency

  4. Sustainable site development

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

ASHRAE Standard 189.1 for High-Performance Green Buildings addresses energy efficiency, indoor air quality, water efficiency, and sustainable site development.

Which green building standard is widely used in the European Union?

  1. LEED

  2. BREEAM

  3. Green Star

  4. CASBEE

  5. GBCA


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is a green building standard widely used in the European Union.

What is the primary focus of the International Green Construction Code (IgCC)?

  1. Energy efficiency

  2. Indoor air quality

  3. Water efficiency

  4. Sustainable site development

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The International Green Construction Code (IgCC) addresses energy efficiency, indoor air quality, water efficiency, and sustainable site development.

What is the minimum energy efficiency requirement for buildings certified under LEED v4?

  1. 10% above ASHRAE Standard 90.1

  2. 20% above ASHRAE Standard 90.1

  3. 30% above ASHRAE Standard 90.1

  4. 40% above ASHRAE Standard 90.1

  5. 50% above ASHRAE Standard 90.1


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Buildings certified under LEED v4 must achieve a minimum energy efficiency of 20% above ASHRAE Standard 90.1.

Which green building standard is primarily focused on water efficiency?

  1. LEED

  2. BREEAM

  3. Green Star

  4. CASBEE

  5. WaterSense


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

WaterSense is a green building standard primarily focused on water efficiency.

What is the primary focus of the Green Globes green building rating system?

  1. Energy efficiency

  2. Indoor air quality

  3. Water efficiency

  4. Sustainable site development

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Green Globes green building rating system addresses energy efficiency, indoor air quality, water efficiency, and sustainable site development.

Which green building standard is widely used in Australia?

  1. LEED

  2. BREEAM

  3. Green Star

  4. CASBEE

  5. GBCA


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Green Star is a green building standard widely used in Australia.

What is the primary focus of the Living Building Challenge (LBC)?

  1. Energy efficiency

  2. Indoor air quality

  3. Water efficiency

  4. Sustainable site development

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Living Building Challenge (LBC) addresses energy efficiency, indoor air quality, water efficiency, and sustainable site development.

Which green building standard is widely used in Japan?

  1. LEED

  2. BREEAM

  3. Green Star

  4. CASBEE

  5. GBCA


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

CASBEE (Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency) is a green building standard widely used in Japan.

What is the primary focus of the Green Building Initiative (GBI) green building rating system?

  1. Energy efficiency

  2. Indoor air quality

  3. Water efficiency

  4. Sustainable site development

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Green Building Initiative (GBI) green building rating system addresses energy efficiency, indoor air quality, water efficiency, and sustainable site development.

Which green building standard is widely used in Canada?

  1. LEED

  2. BREEAM

  3. Green Star

  4. CASBEE

  5. GBCA


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

LEED is a green building standard widely used in Canada.

What is the primary focus of the WELL Building Standard?

  1. Energy efficiency

  2. Indoor air quality

  3. Water efficiency

  4. Sustainable site development

  5. Human health and well-being


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The WELL Building Standard focuses on human health and well-being in the built environment.

Which green building standard is widely used in China?

  1. LEED

  2. BREEAM

  3. Green Star

  4. CASBEE

  5. GBCA


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

GBCA (Green Building Council of Australia) is a green building standard widely used in China.

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