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US Green Building Council Exam LEED-Green-Associate Topic 1 Question 21 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED-Green-Associate exam
Question #: 21
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following is a design and planning strategy for reducing energy demand?

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Suggested Answer: B

Sizing the building appropriately means designing the building to meet the needs and expectations of the occupants, without creating excess space that would require more energy to heat, cool, and light. This strategy reduces the energy demand of the building and also saves on construction costs and materials.


LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction, p. 36

LEED Green Associate Candidate Handbook, p. 11

by Minna at Jun 23, 2024, 03:48 AM

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Reena
5 months ago
I think both B) and C) are valid options, but I would go with B) Size the building appropriately as the most effective strategy.
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Luisa
5 months ago
I believe C) Increase outdoor air ventilation is also a good strategy for reducing energy demand.
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Vallie
5 months ago
Oh man, I thought the answer was 'make sure the building is haunted so the ghosts turn off the lights'. Guess I'm failing this one.
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Izetta
5 months ago
C) Increase outdoor air ventilation? That's just going to make the HVAC system work harder. B is the way to go.
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Douglass
4 months ago
D) Extending equipment warranty periods can help with long-term cost savings.
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Antonette
4 months ago
A) Maximize thermal bridging is also important for energy efficiency.
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Melissia
4 months ago
C) Increasing outdoor air ventilation can actually help improve indoor air quality.
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Glen
4 months ago
B) Size the building appropriately
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Leila
5 months ago
Sizing the building appropriately is definitely important for reducing energy demand. It helps ensure that the building isn't using more energy than necessary.
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Adelina
5 months ago
Increasing outdoor air ventilation can actually help improve indoor air quality, but you're right, it can make the HVAC system work harder.
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Cristal
6 months ago
A) Maximize thermal bridging? Isn't that the opposite of what we want to do? I'm going with B.
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Elli
6 months ago
D) Extend equipment warranty periods? Really? That's not going to reduce energy demand at all.
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Bobbie
5 months ago
B) Size the building appropriately is definitely a better strategy.
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Kris
5 months ago
D) Extend equipment warranty periods? That doesn't sound right.
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Arlene
5 months ago
C) Increase outdoor air ventilation
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Nickie
5 months ago
B) Size the building appropriately
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Brynn
5 months ago
A) Maximize thermal bridging
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Bok
6 months ago
I agree with Gennie, sizing the building appropriately can help reduce energy demand.
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Lemuel
6 months ago
B) Size the building appropriately seems like the most logical answer. Reducing energy demand starts with getting the building size right.
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Nieves
5 months ago
C) Increase outdoor air ventilation
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Kirby
5 months ago
B) Size the building appropriately
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Pete
5 months ago
A) Maximize thermal bridging
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Gennie
6 months ago
I think the answer is B) Size the building appropriately.
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