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A building owner is considering developing an undeveloped urban site. What characteristic of the location is most relevant to LEED?
Suggested Answer: A
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25 comments · newest first
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Pete
10 months ago
I thought local USGBC offices were more about support than location impact.
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Dean
10 months ago
Totally agree, transit access makes a big difference.
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Sheridan
11 months ago
Proximity to renewable energy is also important though.
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Stephaine
11 months ago
Wait, does a landfill really affect LEED ratings?
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Teri
11 months ago
Access to quality transit is key for LEED!
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Francesco
11 months ago
I don't think the location of a USGBC office matters much for LEED points, but I could be wrong. Access to transit seems more crucial.
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Ronny
11 months ago
I feel like I read somewhere that being near a landfill could actually hurt your LEED score, but I can't recall the specifics.
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Rosendo
12 months ago
I remember a practice question about site selection, and I think proximity to renewable energy was mentioned as a plus, but it might not be the top priority for LEED.
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Gussie
12 months ago
I think access to quality transit is really important for LEED certification, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the most relevant factor.
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Martha
1 year ago
I'm a little confused on this one. I know LEED has criteria related to the site location, but I can't remember exactly what they are. I'll have to review my notes to see if I can figure out which characteristic is considered the most relevant.
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Noah
1 year ago
Access to quality transit seems like the best answer here. LEED is all about sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of buildings, so having a site that's well-connected to public transportation options would be a big plus.
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Juan
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know LEED looks at a lot of different site characteristics, but I'm not confident which one would be considered the most relevant. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Dick
1 year ago
I think the most relevant characteristic for LEED is access to quality transit. LEED places a big emphasis on reducing transportation emissions, so having good public transit options nearby would be really important.
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Yolande
1 year ago
I believe proximity to a landfill is also important for LEED, as it can impact waste management practices.
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Shawnda
1 year ago
Haha, C? Really? Proximity to a landfill? I think that's more of a 'what not to do' when it comes to LEED. Not exactly the greenest option, if you ask me.
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Elli
1 year ago
B) Proximity to renewable energy array
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Elli
1 year ago
A) Access to quality transit
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Esteban
1 year ago
I agree with Junita, having good transit options can reduce environmental impact.
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Willie
1 year ago
I'd go with B. Proximity to renewable energy sources is key for reducing the building's carbon footprint. Plus, it's a great way to showcase your commitment to sustainability.
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Renato
1 year ago
Definitely A. Access to quality transit is a crucial factor for LEED certification. Gotta make it easy for those eco-conscious folks to get around.
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Tracie
1 year ago
D) Location of a local U.S. Green Building council (USGBC) office
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Shaniqua
1 year ago
C) Proximity of the site to a landfill
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Mollie
1 year ago
B) Proximity to renewable energy array
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Quiana
1 year ago
A) Access to quality transit
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Junita
1 year ago
I think access to quality transit is the most relevant for LEED.