USGBC Updated LEED-AP-ID+C Exam Questions and Answers by daria

Option 2 of the Location and Transportation Credit, Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses, requires that the project’s main entrance be within a 1/2-mile walking distance of at least seven operational and publicly accessible uses. The existing fast-food restaurant without a drive-in service, being only 1/8 mi. away, meets the criteria for proximity and is considered a diverse use under this credit1.

References:

• LEED v4 for Interior Design and Construction (ID+C): Reference Guide2.
• LEED Credit Library: Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses3.
• Firstgreen Consulting: LEED Certification- Requirements for LT Credit: Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses1.

 To determine the feasibility of earning the Location and Transportation Credit for Reduced Parking Footprint, the project team needs to understand the local zoning code’s requirements for the minimum number of parking spaces. This is because the credit aims to minimize the impact on the environment by reducing parking capacity to meet but not exceed local zoning requirements1.

References:

• LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction Guide, which outlines the intent and requirements for the Reduced Parking Footprint credit2.
• The specific details of the Reduced Parking Footprint credit in the LEED credit library, which mention not exceeding the minimum local code requirements for parking capacity3.
• Discussions on LEEDuser forums about the Reduced Parking Footprint credit, which clarify the need to comply with local zoning requirements and not exceed them1.

For the Water Efficiency Prerequisite, Indoor Water Use Reduction, cooling towers and evaporative condensers must have makeup water meters to measure the amount of water used, conductivity controllers to optimize water quality and minimize consumption, and overflow alarms to prevent excess water use.

References: The LEED v4 Indoor Water Use Reduction Calculator is a tool that includes assumptions for baseline water use and helps in documenting water use reduction strategies, which would involve the use of makeup water meters and conductivity controllers1. Additionally, the LEED v4 reference guide for water efficiency credits outlines the need for water use reduction and the strategies to achieve it, which align with the requirements of makeup water meters and conductivity controllers2.

 Advanced Energy Metering is the credit that works synergistically with the Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Enhanced Commissioning. This is because Advanced Energy Metering involves the implementation of submetering systems that provide data on the building’s energy use. This data is crucial for the ongoing commissioning process to ensure that the building’s systems are operating as intended over time. The data helps in identifying opportunities for energy savings and ensures that energy conservation measures continue to perform optimally12.

References:

• LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction Guide3.
• LEED Credit Library - Energy and Atmosphere4.
• Advanced Energy Metering Credit Information1.