Several Materials and Resources credits give a bonus location valuation factor, which allows products extracted, manufactured and produced within 100 mi. (161 km) of the project to take double valuation in credit calculations. The intent of this bonus is

• A.to shorten construction duration by reducing shipping times
• B.to avoid spreading products with potentially invasive non-native pests
• C.to incentivize the purchase of products that support the local economy
• D.to promote design with indigenous materials in order to maintain local aesthetic quality

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Which of the following criteria does a project need to implement in order to qualify for Sustainable Sites Credit: Site Development - Protect or Restore Habitat, Option 1?

• A.Use of natural plants rated for their effect in reducing the heat island effect, while also restoring a minimum of 20% (including the building footprint) of all portions of the site identified as previously disturbed
• B.Use of only native or adapted vegetation, along with not restoring a minimum of 36% (including the building footprint) of all portions of the site identified as previously disturbed
• C.Use of native or adapted vegetation, restoring a minimum of 30% (including the building footprint) of all portions of the site identified as previously disturbed
• D.Use of natural vegetation and not artificial greenery, restoring a minimum of 25% (including the building footprint) of all portions of the site identified as previously disturbed

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The WaterSense label or local equivalent requirement in Water Efficiency Prerequisite, Indoor Water Use Reduction ensures that eligible newly installed plumbing fixtures will

• A.be advertised as LEED compliant
• B.be both water efficient and high performing
• C.comply with mandatory federal government regulations
• D.comply with all international plumbing system requirements

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Massing and orientation in Integrative Process Credit. Integrative Process evaluates how rotating the building 90 degrees affects

• A.energy loads
• B.lighting levels
• C.ventilation methods
• D.thermal comfort ranges

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Which of the following project types is required to consider the perimeter floor area instead of the regularly occupied floor area under the Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Daylight calculations?

• A.Healthcare
• B.Schools
• C.Core and Shell
• D.Retail

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