How does LEED evaluate the environmental performance of a building?

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试卷: LEED GA模拟题A[查看]
How does LEED evaluate the environmental performance of a building?
A: By the amount of energy reduction
B: Using LEED Online
C: Through a cradle to grave analysis
D: From a whole building perspective over a building’s life cycle

参考答案: D

本题解释:
Energy reduction is only one factor in LEED. Site, water, materials, and the indoor environment are the other factors;LEED Online is the tool used for LEED documentation; Cradle to grave is the linear view of the life of a product, from creation to the end of useful life, ie disposal.




LEED uses the term “whole building perspective” or “whole building approach”, not cradle-to-grave; See LEED Today in reference.




LEED looks at the environmental performance of a building through the building”s entire life cycle, from pre-design until deconstruction.



Reference: LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Reference Guide, Introduction