1.1.3. Certification Levels

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does LEED stand for?

   Hint

   Think about energy efficiency and environment.

2. 2.

   List one benefit of BREEAM certification.

   Hint

   What does it do for the environment?

3. 3.

   What is the highest certification level in LEED?

   • Gold
   • Platinum
   • Silver

   Hint

   Think about the hierarchy of LEED levels.

4. 4.

   True or False: BREEAM is primarily focused on energy efficiency only.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what else BREEAM evaluates.

5. 5.

   Given a building project in a humid climate, which certification might be most advantageous and why?

   Hint

   Think about how climate affects building types.

6. 6.

   Propose a new building that aims for LEED Platinum. What design elements would you include to achieve this?

   Hint

   Consider elements that achieve high performance in design, operation, and sustainability.