US Green Building Council Exam LEED-Green-Associate Topic 1 Question 23 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED-Green-Associate exam

Question #: 23
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following is a design and planning strategy for reducing energy demand?

AMaximize thermal bridging

BSize the building appropriately

CIncrease outdoor air ventilation

DExtend equipment warranty periods

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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 India at Jul 09, 2024, 04:45 PM

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Merrilee

4 months ago

Hmm, I think I'll go with B. Extending equipment warranty periods? That's like putting a Band-Aid on a broken leg. Not very practical.

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Haley

3 months ago

Freeman: True, increasing outdoor air ventilation can help reduce energy demand.

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Margot

4 months ago

I think C could also be important for improving energy efficiency.

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Freeman

4 months ago

Yeah, sizing the building appropriately can really make a difference.

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Judy

4 months ago

I agree, B seems like the most practical choice.

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Deeanna

5 months ago

I'm going with B as well. Increasing outdoor air ventilation? That's just asking for a constant draft, and who needs that?

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Antonio

5 months ago

I think C) Increase outdoor air ventilation makes sense too. It can help improve indoor air quality and reduce the need for mechanical cooling.

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Simona

5 months ago

Definitely B. Maximizing thermal bridging? That just sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. No thank you!

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Malcolm

4 months ago

C) Increase outdoor air ventilation

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Zita

4 months ago

B) Size the building appropriately

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Viva

5 months ago

B) Size the building appropriately sounds like the best way to reduce energy demand. I mean, who wants to live in a mansion when a cozy little cottage will do?

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Stephane

4 months ago

D) Extend equipment warranty periods

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Latrice

4 months ago

C) Increase outdoor air ventilation

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Margart

4 months ago

B) Size the building appropriately sounds like the best way to reduce energy demand. I mean, who wants to live in a mansion when a cozy little cottage will do?

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