Green Building Certification and Standards

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of Green Building Certification and Standards.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: sustainability green building leed breeam well
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

What is the most widely used green building certification program in the world?

  1. LEED

  2. BREEAM

  3. WELL

  4. Green Globes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most widely used green building certification program in the world. It is a voluntary program that provides a framework for designing, constructing, and operating green buildings.

What is the primary focus of the LEED certification program?

  1. Energy efficiency

  2. Water conservation

  3. Indoor air quality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The LEED certification program focuses on a wide range of sustainability issues, including energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality, and materials and resources.

What are the four levels of LEED certification?

  1. Certified

  2. Silver

  3. Gold

  4. Platinum


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The four levels of LEED certification are Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Each level represents a higher level of sustainability performance.

What is the BREEAM certification program?

  1. A green building certification program developed in the United Kingdom

  2. A green building certification program developed in the United States

  3. A green building certification program developed in Canada

  4. A green building certification program developed in Australia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is a green building certification program developed in the United Kingdom. It is a voluntary program that provides a framework for designing, constructing, and operating green buildings.

What is the primary focus of the BREEAM certification program?

  1. Energy efficiency

  2. Water conservation

  3. Indoor air quality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The BREEAM certification program focuses on a wide range of sustainability issues, including energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality, and materials and resources.

What are the four levels of BREEAM certification?

  1. Certified

  2. Silver

  3. Gold

  4. Platinum


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The four levels of BREEAM certification are Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Each level represents a higher level of sustainability performance.

What is the WELL certification program?

  1. A green building certification program that focuses on human health and well-being

  2. A green building certification program that focuses on energy efficiency

  3. A green building certification program that focuses on water conservation

  4. A green building certification program that focuses on indoor air quality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The WELL certification program is a green building certification program that focuses on human health and well-being. It is a voluntary program that provides a framework for designing, constructing, and operating buildings that promote human health and well-being.

What are the seven concepts that the WELL certification program focuses on?

  1. Air

  2. Water

  3. Nourishment

  4. Light

  5. Fitness

  6. Comfort

  7. Mind


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The WELL certification program focuses on seven concepts that are essential for human health and well-being: Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Fitness, Comfort, and Mind.

What is the Green Globes certification program?

  1. A green building certification program developed in the United States

  2. A green building certification program developed in Canada

  3. A green building certification program developed in Australia

  4. A green building certification program developed in New Zealand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Green Globes is a green building certification program developed in the United States. It is a voluntary program that provides a framework for designing, constructing, and operating green buildings.

What is the primary focus of the Green Globes certification program?

  1. Energy efficiency

  2. Water conservation

  3. Indoor air quality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Green Globes certification program focuses on a wide range of sustainability issues, including energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality, and materials and resources.

What are the four levels of Green Globes certification?

  1. Certified

  2. Silver

  3. Gold

  4. Platinum


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The four levels of Green Globes certification are Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Each level represents a higher level of sustainability performance.

Which green building certification program is the most comprehensive?

  1. LEED

  2. BREEAM

  3. WELL

  4. Green Globes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

LEED is the most comprehensive green building certification program because it covers a wide range of sustainability issues, including energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality, materials and resources, and human health and well-being.

Which green building certification program is the most widely recognized?

  1. LEED

  2. BREEAM

  3. WELL

  4. Green Globes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

LEED is the most widely recognized green building certification program because it is used in over 180 countries and territories.

Which green building certification program is the most affordable?

  1. LEED

  2. BREEAM

  3. WELL

  4. Green Globes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Green Globes is the most affordable green building certification program because it has lower fees than LEED, BREEAM, and WELL.

Which green building certification program is the most flexible?

  1. LEED

  2. BREEAM

  3. WELL

  4. Green Globes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Green Globes is the most flexible green building certification program because it allows for more customization than LEED, BREEAM, and WELL.

- Hide questions