Practice Regional Systems (3.2) - Building Certifications & Standards - Sustainable and Green Construction

Practice: Regional Systems

Lesson 3.2Building Certifications & Standards

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Question 1.
What does LEED stand for?
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Think about the focus on energy efficiency.
Question 2.
Which certification system originates from the UK?
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Recall that it is one of the earliest assessments.
3Question 3.
What organization developed LEED?
- US Green Building Council
- Building Research Establishment
- International WELL Building Institute
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Think about which organization deals with U.S. building standards.
4Question 4.
True or False: BREEAM is focused solely on environmental performance.
- True
- False
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Consider the dual focus of BREEAM.
Question 5.
Analyze the impact of local climatic conditions on the effectiveness of GRIHA and how it might serve as a model for other countries.
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Consider factors like resource availability, weather patterns, and cultural practices.
Question 6.
Create a comparative analysis chart outlining at least three key differences between LEED and BREEAM, as well as at least two commonalities.
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Think about how they each seek to measure sustainable building practices.

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