US Green Building Council Exam LEED-AP-BD+C Topic 9 Question 10 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED-AP-BD+C exam

Question #: 10
Topic #: 9

An office building design has demonstrated reductions in landscape water use of 30% over baseline and indoor water use of 40%. These reductions qualify the project for:

AFour points for Water Efficiency Credit, Indoor Water Use Reduction

BZero points because the Water Efficiency Prerequisites are not met

COne point for Water Efficiency Credit, Outdoor Water Use Reduction

DOne point for Water Efficiency Credit, Outdoor Water Use Reduction and four points for Water Efficiency Credit, Indoor Water Use Reduction

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Suggested Answer: D

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A reduction of 30% in outdoor water use qualifies the project for one point under the Outdoor Water Use Reduction credit, and a 40% reduction in indoor water use qualifies for four points under the Indoor Water Use Reduction credit. LEED awards points for water conservation strategies that significantly reduce the demand for potable water.

by Georgeanna at Feb 07, 2025, 11:59 AM

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