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US Green Building Council LEED AP ND Exam - Topic 1 Question 4 Discussion

Posted by Verda on Nov 13, 2024 at 09:20 AM

For a LEED for Neighbor Hood Development project, an important starting point for project certification Is the formulation of overarching goals to guide the project team's work toward successful certification The LEED for Neighborhood Development Reference Guide identities three foundations for goal setting, in addition to the project's environmental setting and community context, what is the third foundation?

Suggested Answer: B

In LEED for Neighborhood Development, formulating overarching goals is essential for guiding the project team toward achieving successful certification. According to the LEED for Neighborhood Development Reference Guide, goal setting for a project is based on three foundational aspects: the project's environmental setting, the community context, and the mission of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Option B: USGBC's mission is the correct answer because the mission of the USGBC---to promote sustainability in the built environment through cost-effective and energy-efficient building and neighborhood practices---serves as a guiding framework for all LEED projects. This mission helps ensure that the goals align with broader sustainability objectives, such as reducing environmental impact and enhancing the well-being of communities (Reference: LEED v4 ND Reference Guide).

Option A: The project's timeline is not considered one of the three foundational elements for goal setting in LEED ND. While timelines are crucial for project management, they are not part of the foundational framework for establishing sustainability goals.

Option C: Federal policy may influence project decisions, but it is not one of the core foundations for LEED goal setting.

Option D: The developer's mission can play a role in a project's direction, but it is not one of the three primary foundations outlined by LEED ND for goal setting.

Thus, the third foundational element for goal setting in LEED ND, along with environmental setting and community context, is USGBC's mission, making Option B the correct answer.


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41 comments · newest first
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Aja 11 months ago
Agreed, USGBC's mission makes the most sense here.
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Hailey 11 months ago
The project's timeline doesn't seem right.
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Carma 11 months ago
Wait, is that really the third foundation?
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Latrice 11 months ago
I thought it was the developer's mission?
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Norah 12 months ago
It's definitely USGBC's mission!
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Latrice 12 months ago
I’m leaning towards the developer's mission too, but I wish I had reviewed that section more thoroughly before the exam.
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Annelle 1 year ago
I practiced a similar question, and I feel like the timeline was mentioned, but it doesn't seem like a foundational goal.
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France 1 year ago
I remember something about USGBC's mission being important, but I can't recall if it's one of the foundations for goal setting.
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Alesia 1 year ago
I think the third foundation might be related to the developer's mission, but I'm not completely sure.
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Meghan 1 year ago
I've got a good feeling about this one. The third foundation for goal-setting, in addition to the environmental and community factors, is the USGBC's mission. That seems to be the most logical choice here.
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Bernardine 1 year ago
Wait, I'm confused. Isn't the developer's mission just one of the factors, not the third foundation? I need to re-read the question and the options more closely.
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Martina 1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The reference guide mentions the project's environmental setting, community context, and the third foundation must be the developer's mission. That makes the most sense to me.
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France 1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The options seem a bit broad, and I'm not entirely familiar with the LEED for Neighborhood Development process. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Malissa 1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the foundations for goal-setting in a LEED for Neighborhood Development project. I'll need to carefully review the reference guide to identify the third foundation.
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Jacquline 2 years ago
The developer's mission? Sounds about right. As long as it's not the project timeline - that would be like asking a toddler to run a marathon.
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Buck 2 years ago
The timeline? Really? That's just logistics, not the foundation for goal setting. I'm going with the developer's mission on this one.
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Louvenia 2 years ago
↳ replying to Buck
Yes, USGBC's mission is important too, but ultimately the developer's mission drives the project.
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Aretha 2 years ago
↳ replying to Buck
But what about USGBC's mission? Shouldn't that also be considered?
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Josephine 2 years ago
↳ replying to Buck
I agree, it's important to align the project goals with the developer's mission.
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Major 2 years ago
↳ replying to Buck
I think the developer's mission is a key foundation for goal setting.
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Rozella 2 years ago
The developer's mission? Sounds like a trap. I bet it's USGBC's mission. They're the ones behind LEED, after all.
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Lonna 2 years ago
↳ replying to Rozella
Yeah, I agree. It makes sense that their mission would be a key foundation for goal setting in a LEED project.
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Matthew 2 years ago
↳ replying to Rozella
I think it's USGBC's mission too. They set the standards for LEED certification.
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Mona 2 years ago
The developer's mission, for sure. How else are they going to align the project's goals with their own business objectives?
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Jamal 2 years ago
Federal policy? That doesn't seem quite right. The question is specifically asking about LEED for Neighborhood Development, so I'd go with the developer's mission.
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Eladia 2 years ago
↳ replying to Jamal
Definitely, having a clear understanding of the developer's mission can help drive the project towards LEED certification.
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Shantay 2 years ago
↳ replying to Jamal
It makes sense to align the project goals with the developer's mission for successful certification.
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Mendy 2 years ago
↳ replying to Jamal
I agree, the developer's mission is a key factor in guiding the project team.
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Ozell 2 years ago
↳ replying to Jamal
I think the third foundation for goal setting is the developer's mission.
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Angelyn 2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think it makes sense that USGBC's mission would be important for guiding the project team's work.
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Coleen 2 years ago
I agree with Juliann, USGBC's mission is a key foundation for goal setting in LEED projects.
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Una 2 years ago
I think the third foundation is the developer's mission. That seems to be the most relevant to the project's goals and context.
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Jody 2 years ago
↳ replying to Una
Federal policy might also play a role in guiding the project towards certification.
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Dorian 2 years ago
↳ replying to Una
The project's timeline is important too, to ensure goals are met in a timely manner.
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Cornell 2 years ago
↳ replying to Una
I think it could also be USGBC's mission, as they set the standards for certification.
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Alyce 2 years ago
↳ replying to Una
I agree, the developer's mission is crucial for setting goals.
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Erick 2 years ago
↳ replying to Una
Yes, the developer's mission plays a key role in guiding the project team's work.
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Lashaunda 2 years ago
↳ replying to Una
The developer's mission can really drive the project towards successful certification.
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Lasandra 2 years ago
↳ replying to Una
I think it's important to align the project with the developer's mission.
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Javier 2 years ago
↳ replying to Una
I agree, the developer's mission is crucial for setting goals.
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Juliann 2 years ago
I think the answer is B) USGBC's mission.
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