A project will renovate a building with historic designation into new office space. The surface area of the existing building structure and envelope is 100,000 ft² (9,290 m²). How much of the existing building will need to be reused to earn 5 points for the Materials and Resource Credit, Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction?

• A.90,000 ft² (8,361 m²)
• B.There is no minimum
• C.80,000 ft² (7,432 m²)
• D.At least 50% of the surface area

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Sustainable Sites Credit, Site Assessment requires evaluation of

• A.human health effects, climate, land value
• B.vegetation, topography, archaeology
• C.soils, archeology, hydrology
• D.topography, hydrology, human use

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A building owner in an arid climate is trying to design an outdoor lunch area for the tenants. Which landscaping strategy is important to employ in order to reduce water demand?

• A.Large maple trees for shading
• B.Xeriscaping landscape beds
• C.Turf grass area for picnic benches
• D.Tropical flowers next to park benches

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The maximum number of points for Water Efficiency Credit, Cooling Tower Water Use can be obtained by

• A.utilizing a once-through system without recirculation
• B.limiting cooling tower make-up to 50% of a potable source
• C.conducting a one-time potable water analysis to determine acceptable non-potable sources
• D.achieving a minimum of 10 cooling tower cycles by increasing the level of make-up water treatment

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Short-term bicycle storage in Location and Transportation Credit, Bicycle Facilities must be within 100 ft. (30 m) walking distance of any:

• A.Bicycle network
• B.Emergency access
• C.Main entrance
• D.Shower room

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