3.What specific passive solar bullding orlentation practices can eam LEED credit? 2. What types of sonsitive lands should be swolded when choosing astrolocationin order to obtain maximum LEED credit? 3. What basic tandscape/olte design practices can be followed in ordertoobtain LEED credits? Consider both Sustainable Sites and Water Efficiency credits. 4. Whattypes of fictures should be specified for single family homes In ordertogaln LEED creditforefficlentIndoor water use? 5.Whatcharacteristics of windows, sloylights, and doors affect the numberof LEED credits obtained for energy efficiency? 6. What types of high -efficiency appliances should be specified for single family homes in order to earn LEED credit for energy efficiency? 7. At what spacing should wall studs, joists and rafters be placed to ordestoeam LEED creditfor energy efficiency?Why would spacing of these components affect energy efficiency? 8. What is the baseline waste allowance for a two-bedroom home?What volume of concrete does this represent?What volume of tree limbs and stumps does this represent? Note that a typical residential construction dumpster (8'times 3.5'times 20') can hold 20 cubicyards of waste materiaL.

1. Some specific passive solar building orientation practices that can earn LEED credit include:<br /> - Building orientation to maximize solar gain during winter months<br /> - Placement of windows on the south-facing side of the building<br /> - Use of overhangs or shading devices to control summer sun gain<br /><br />2. When choosing a location to obtain maximum LEED credit, sensitive lands that should be avoided include:<br /> - Floodplains<br /> - Wetlands<br /> - Steep slopes<br /> - Areas with high conservation value<br /><br />3. Basic landscape/olite design practices to obtain LEED credits include:<br /> - Using native plants and low-water-use landscaping<br /> - Implementing rain gardens and permeable pavements<br /> - Incorporating green roofs and walls<br /> - Minimizing impervious surfaces<br /><br />4. For single-family homes, fixtures that should be specified to gain LEED credit for efficient indoor water use include:<br /> - Low-flow showerheads and faucets<br /> - Dual-flush toilets<br /> - Water-efficient washing machines and dishwashers<br /><br />5. The characteristics of windows, skylights, and doors that affect the number of LEED credits obtained for energy efficiency include:<br /> - Window orientation and shading<br /> - Window and door efficiency ratings (e.g., U-factor, R-value)<br /> - Glazing types and thickness<br /> - Air infiltration and sealing<br /><br />6. For single-family homes, high-efficiency appliances that should be specified to earn LEED credit for energy efficiency include:<br /> - ENERGY STAR certified appliances<br /> - Appliances with high Energy Efficiency Ratings (EER) or Energy Use Ratings (EUR)<br /><br />7. Wall studs, joists, and rafters should be placed at 16-inch on-center spacing to earn LEED credit for energy efficiency. This spacing provides adequate insulation and reduces thermal bridging, which can improve the building's overall energy performance.<br /><br />8. The baseline waste allowance for a two-bedroom home is typically around 4,000 to 6,000 pounds of waste per year. This represents the volume of concrete, as well as the volume of tree limbs and stumps that can be generated during the construction process. A typical residential construction dumpster (8' x 3.5' x 20') can hold approximately 20 cubic yards of waste material, which is equivalent to around 1,600 to 2,400 pounds of waste.