USGBC LEED AP BD+C Practice Exams
Last updated on Oct 24,2026- Exam Code: LEED AP BD+C
- Exam Name: LEED AP Building Design + Construction
- Certification Provider: USGBC
- Latest update: Oct 24,2026
Question #201
Which of the following will result in a higher demand for potable water use in irrigation?
- A . Sparsely planted area
- B . Drip irrigation system
- C . High evapotranspiration rate
- D . Rainwater harvesting system
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
The answer is C. A high evapotranspiration rate will result in a higher demand for potable water use in irrigation. Evapotranspiration is the process by which water is transferred from the land to the atmosphere by evaporation from the soil and other surfaces and by transpiration from plants. The higher the evapotranspiration rate, the more water is lost from the soil and plants, and the more irrigation is needed to replenish the moisture. The other options will not increase the demand for potable water use in irrigation. A sparsely planted area will have less vegetation and less transpiration, reducing the water demand. A drip irrigation system will deliver water directly to the plant roots, minimizing evaporation and runoff, and saving water. A rainwater harvesting system will collect and store rainwater for irrigation, reducing the reliance on potable water sources. For more information on outdoor water use reduction and irrigation efficiency, you can refer to the LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction1 or the WaterSense Water Budget Tool2.
C
Explanation:
The answer is C. A high evapotranspiration rate will result in a higher demand for potable water use in irrigation. Evapotranspiration is the process by which water is transferred from the land to the atmosphere by evaporation from the soil and other surfaces and by transpiration from plants. The higher the evapotranspiration rate, the more water is lost from the soil and plants, and the more irrigation is needed to replenish the moisture. The other options will not increase the demand for potable water use in irrigation. A sparsely planted area will have less vegetation and less transpiration, reducing the water demand. A drip irrigation system will deliver water directly to the plant roots, minimizing evaporation and runoff, and saving water. A rainwater harvesting system will collect and store rainwater for irrigation, reducing the reliance on potable water sources. For more information on outdoor water use reduction and irrigation efficiency, you can refer to the LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction1 or the WaterSense Water Budget Tool2.
Question #202
How can the additional energy needed to increase the ventilation in a building be mitigated?
- A . Use economizer strategies
- B . Use higher-rated MERV filters
- C . Use high-pressure drop filters
- D . Reduce the size of the ventilation ductwork
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
Using economizer strategies (A) can offset the additional energy required to increase ventilation. Economizers allow the HVAC system to bring in cooler outdoor air when conditions permit, thus reducing mechanical cooling needs. This method aligns with LEED’s goals for energy efficiency while maintaining indoor air quality. High MERV filters (B) may increase energy usage due to airflow resistance, and reducing duct size (D) can limit airflow efficiency, counteracting ventilation improvements.
A
Explanation:
Using economizer strategies (A) can offset the additional energy required to increase ventilation. Economizers allow the HVAC system to bring in cooler outdoor air when conditions permit, thus reducing mechanical cooling needs. This method aligns with LEED’s goals for energy efficiency while maintaining indoor air quality. High MERV filters (B) may increase energy usage due to airflow resistance, and reducing duct size (D) can limit airflow efficiency, counteracting ventilation improvements.
Question #203
When planning a water-efficient landscape design, the designer should consider including
- A . potable water
- B . sprinkler system
- C . native vegetation
- D . permeable pavement
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
The best answer is C. native vegetation.
This is because:
• Native vegetation is adapted to the local climate and soil conditions, and therefore requires less water than non-native plants1.
• Native vegetation also supports local biodiversity, reduces erosion, and enhances the aesthetic value of the landscape2.
• Potable water is not a good option for water-efficient landscape design, as it is a scarce and valuable resource that should be conserved for human consumption and hygiene3.
• Sprinkler systems are not a good option for water-efficient landscape design, as they can waste a lot of water through evaporation, runoff, and overspray4. Drip irrigation or micro-sprinklers are more efficient methods of watering plants.
• Permeable pavement is not a good option for water-efficient landscape design, as it is not a plant-based element, but a hardscape feature that allows water to infiltrate into the ground. Permeable pavement can reduce stormwater runoff and pollution, but it does not directly contribute to water conservation in the landscape.
Reference: 1: Water Efficient Landscaping Ideas: 5 Water Wise Tips 2: [Native Plants for Water Conservation] 3: [Water Conservation | US EPA] 4: [Sprinkler Irrigation – an overview | ScienceDirect Topics] : [Drip Irrigation – an overview | ScienceDirect Topics] : [Permeable Pavement – an overview | ScienceDirect Topics] : [Permeable Pavement Benefits and Costs]
C
Explanation:
The best answer is C. native vegetation.
This is because:
• Native vegetation is adapted to the local climate and soil conditions, and therefore requires less water than non-native plants1.
• Native vegetation also supports local biodiversity, reduces erosion, and enhances the aesthetic value of the landscape2.
• Potable water is not a good option for water-efficient landscape design, as it is a scarce and valuable resource that should be conserved for human consumption and hygiene3.
• Sprinkler systems are not a good option for water-efficient landscape design, as they can waste a lot of water through evaporation, runoff, and overspray4. Drip irrigation or micro-sprinklers are more efficient methods of watering plants.
• Permeable pavement is not a good option for water-efficient landscape design, as it is not a plant-based element, but a hardscape feature that allows water to infiltrate into the ground. Permeable pavement can reduce stormwater runoff and pollution, but it does not directly contribute to water conservation in the landscape.
Reference: 1: Water Efficient Landscaping Ideas: 5 Water Wise Tips 2: [Native Plants for Water Conservation] 3: [Water Conservation | US EPA] 4: [Sprinkler Irrigation – an overview | ScienceDirect Topics] : [Drip Irrigation – an overview | ScienceDirect Topics] : [Permeable Pavement – an overview | ScienceDirect Topics] : [Permeable Pavement Benefits and Costs]
Question #204
Under Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Fundamental Commissioning and Verification, a current facilities requirements and operations and maintenance plan must contain which information necessary to operate the building efficiently?
- A . Any changes in schedules or setpoints for different seasons, days of the week, and times of day
- B . Only changes in schedules or setpoints for peak usages during seasons, days of the week, and times of day
- C . Any changes in schedules during peak times, or for different seasons, peak-usage days of the week, and times of day
- D . Any changes in schedules or setpoints focusing on only the hottest and coldest periods of the seasons, peak-use days of the week, and times of day
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
A current facilities requirements and operations and maintenance plan must contain any changes in schedules or setpoints for different seasons, days of the week, and times of day. This is to ensure that the building systems are operating efficiently and according to the design intent. The other options are too limited or too specific and do not cover all the possible variations in schedules or setpoints.
Reference: LEED v4 BD+C Reference Guide, Energy and Atmosphere Category, EAp Fundamental Commissioning and Verification, page 569.
A
Explanation:
A current facilities requirements and operations and maintenance plan must contain any changes in schedules or setpoints for different seasons, days of the week, and times of day. This is to ensure that the building systems are operating efficiently and according to the design intent. The other options are too limited or too specific and do not cover all the possible variations in schedules or setpoints.
Reference: LEED v4 BD+C Reference Guide, Energy and Atmosphere Category, EAp Fundamental Commissioning and Verification, page 569.
Question #205
A contractor is building a retirement community project. 30% of the building’s product costs were derived from reused/salvaged materials or met recycled content criteria.
Which of the following credits can the LEED AP submit towards certification?
- A . Materials and Resources Credit, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Sourcing of Raw Materials
- B . Materials and Resources Prerequisite, Construction and Demolition – Waste Management Planning
- C . Materials and Resources Credit, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Material Ingredients
- D . Materials and Resources Credit, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Environmental Product Declarations
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
The Materials and Resources Credit, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Sourcing of Raw Materials rewards projects that use materials that have optimized extraction processes by limiting or eliminating the extraction of new resources, the reuse of materials or the use of recycled materials1. According to the LEED Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction2, the credit has two options: Option 1. Raw Material Source and Extraction Reporting and Option 2. Leadership Extraction Practices. Option 1 requires the project to use at least 20 permanently installed products from at least five different manufacturers that have publicly released a report from their raw material suppliers which include extraction locations, a commitment to long-term ecologically responsible land use, a commitment to reducing environmental harms from extraction and/or manufacturing processes, and a commitment to meeting applicable standards or programs voluntarily that address responsible sourcing criteria2. Option 2 requires the project to use products that meet at least one of the responsible sourcing criteria below for at least 25%, by cost, of the total value of permanently installed building products in the project:
Extended producer responsibility. Products purchased from a manufacturer (producer) that participates in an extended producer responsibility program or is directly responsible for extended producer responsibility.
Bio-based materials. Bio-based products must meet the Sustainable Agriculture Network’s Sustainable Agriculture Standard. Bio-based raw materials must be tested using ASTM Test Method D6866 and be legally harvested, as defined by the exporting and receiving country. Exclude hide products, such as leather and other animal skin material.
Wood products. Wood products must be certified by the Forest Stewardship Council or USGBC-approved equivalent.
Materials reuse. Reused products must include salvaged, refurbished, or reused products. Recycled content. Recycled content is the sum of postconsumer recycled content plus one-half the preconsumer recycled content, based on cost. Products meeting recycled content criteria are valued at 100% of their cost for the purposes of credit achievement calculation.
USGBC approved program. Other USGBC approved programs meeting leadership extraction criteria. Therefore, among the given options, only Option A is relevant to the use of reused/salvaged materials or recycled content, as they can contribute to the materials reuse or recycled content criteria under Option 2. Option B is a prerequisite that requires the project to develop and implement a construction and demolition waste management plan that identifies the materials to be diverted from disposal and whether the materials will be sorted on-site or co-mingled2. Option C is a credit that requires the project to use at least 20 different permanently installed products from at least five different manufacturers that use any of the following programs to demonstrate the chemical inventory of the product to at least 0.1% (1000 ppm):
Health Product Declaration. The end use product has a published, complete Health Product Declaration with full disclosure of known hazards in compliance with the Health Product Declaration Open Standard.
Cradle to Cradle. The end use product has been certified at the Cradle to Cradle v2 Basic level or Cradle to Cradle v3 Bronze level.
REACH Optimization. The end use product is compliant with REACH Optimization criteria. GreenScreen v1.2 Benchmark. The product’s chemical ingredients are inventoried using the GreenScreen v1.2 Benchmark.
Declare. The Declare product label must indicate that all ingredients have been disclosed down to 1000 ppm.
Option D is a credit that requires the project to use at least 20 different permanently installed products that have environmental product declarations. The products must be sourced from at least five different manufacturers. The environmental product declarations must conform to ISO 14025, 14040, 14044, and EN 15804 or ISO 21930 and have at least a cradle-to-gate scope2.
Reference: LEED Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction v4 Recycled content | U.S. Green Building Council CS-v4.1 MRc3: Sourcing of Raw Materials | LEEDuser
How to choose the right materials for a LEED project? – GBCE
A
Explanation:
The Materials and Resources Credit, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Sourcing of Raw Materials rewards projects that use materials that have optimized extraction processes by limiting or eliminating the extraction of new resources, the reuse of materials or the use of recycled materials1. According to the LEED Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction2, the credit has two options: Option 1. Raw Material Source and Extraction Reporting and Option 2. Leadership Extraction Practices. Option 1 requires the project to use at least 20 permanently installed products from at least five different manufacturers that have publicly released a report from their raw material suppliers which include extraction locations, a commitment to long-term ecologically responsible land use, a commitment to reducing environmental harms from extraction and/or manufacturing processes, and a commitment to meeting applicable standards or programs voluntarily that address responsible sourcing criteria2. Option 2 requires the project to use products that meet at least one of the responsible sourcing criteria below for at least 25%, by cost, of the total value of permanently installed building products in the project:
Extended producer responsibility. Products purchased from a manufacturer (producer) that participates in an extended producer responsibility program or is directly responsible for extended producer responsibility.
Bio-based materials. Bio-based products must meet the Sustainable Agriculture Network’s Sustainable Agriculture Standard. Bio-based raw materials must be tested using ASTM Test Method D6866 and be legally harvested, as defined by the exporting and receiving country. Exclude hide products, such as leather and other animal skin material.
Wood products. Wood products must be certified by the Forest Stewardship Council or USGBC-approved equivalent.
Materials reuse. Reused products must include salvaged, refurbished, or reused products. Recycled content. Recycled content is the sum of postconsumer recycled content plus one-half the preconsumer recycled content, based on cost. Products meeting recycled content criteria are valued at 100% of their cost for the purposes of credit achievement calculation.
USGBC approved program. Other USGBC approved programs meeting leadership extraction criteria. Therefore, among the given options, only Option A is relevant to the use of reused/salvaged materials or recycled content, as they can contribute to the materials reuse or recycled content criteria under Option 2. Option B is a prerequisite that requires the project to develop and implement a construction and demolition waste management plan that identifies the materials to be diverted from disposal and whether the materials will be sorted on-site or co-mingled2. Option C is a credit that requires the project to use at least 20 different permanently installed products from at least five different manufacturers that use any of the following programs to demonstrate the chemical inventory of the product to at least 0.1% (1000 ppm):
Health Product Declaration. The end use product has a published, complete Health Product Declaration with full disclosure of known hazards in compliance with the Health Product Declaration Open Standard.
Cradle to Cradle. The end use product has been certified at the Cradle to Cradle v2 Basic level or Cradle to Cradle v3 Bronze level.
REACH Optimization. The end use product is compliant with REACH Optimization criteria. GreenScreen v1.2 Benchmark. The product’s chemical ingredients are inventoried using the GreenScreen v1.2 Benchmark.
Declare. The Declare product label must indicate that all ingredients have been disclosed down to 1000 ppm.
Option D is a credit that requires the project to use at least 20 different permanently installed products that have environmental product declarations. The products must be sourced from at least five different manufacturers. The environmental product declarations must conform to ISO 14025, 14040, 14044, and EN 15804 or ISO 21930 and have at least a cradle-to-gate scope2.
Reference: LEED Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction v4 Recycled content | U.S. Green Building Council CS-v4.1 MRc3: Sourcing of Raw Materials | LEEDuser
How to choose the right materials for a LEED project? – GBCE
Question #206
For Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Advanced Energy Metering, what is the minimum amount of time that the metering system should store data?
- A . 6 months
- B . 12 months
- C . 24 months
- D . 36 months
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
For Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Advanced Energy Metering, the minimum amount of time that the metering system should store data is 36 months. This is to ensure that the data can be used for long-term analysis and verification of energy performance1. The credit also requires that the metering system be capable of transmitting data to a remote location and reporting energy use at least hourly1.
Reference: Advanced energy metering
D
Explanation:
For Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Advanced Energy Metering, the minimum amount of time that the metering system should store data is 36 months. This is to ensure that the data can be used for long-term analysis and verification of energy performance1. The credit also requires that the metering system be capable of transmitting data to a remote location and reporting energy use at least hourly1.
Reference: Advanced energy metering
Question #207
In order to achieve Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Quality Views the project team increased the window-to-wall ratio.
Which prerequisite was impacted by this action?
- A . Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Minimum Energy Performance
- B . Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Building-Level Energy Metering
- C . Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Fundamental Refrigerant Management
- D . Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Fundamental Commissioning and Verification
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
The correct answer is A. Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Minimum Energy Performance.
This is because:
Increasing the window-to-wall ratio (WWR) would reduce the solar heat gain and the cooling load of the building, which are two of the main factors that affect the energy performance of a building12. The WWR is defined as the ratio of the area of windows to the area of external walls in a building3. The higher the WWR, the more natural light and ventilation can be achieved, which can improve the indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and reduce the need for artificial lighting and mechanical systems4.
The LEED AP BD+C V4 credit for IEQ requires that buildings have a minimum WWR of 15% for south-facing walls and 20% for north-facing walls5. However, this minimum WWR may not be sufficient to achieve optimal IEQ in hot regions, where high solar radiation and humidity levels create high cooling demand6. Therefore, increasing the WWR beyond these minimum values can help achieve better IEQ by reducing both solar heat gain and cooling load.
The other prerequisites are not impacted by increasing the WWR. Building-level energy metering is a prerequisite that requires measuring and reporting energy use at individual building units or zones5. Fundamental refrigerant management is a prerequisite that requires ensuring proper handling, storage, use, recovery, and disposal of refrigerants used in cooling systems5. Fundamental commissioning and verification is a prerequisite that requires ensuring that all commissioning activities are documented and verified according to LEED standards5.
Reference: 1: Window-to-wall Ratio and Energy Efficiency: Finding the Perfect Fit 2: Impact of Window to Wall Ratio on Energy Loads in Hot Regions: A Study of Building Energy Performance 3: Determination of Optimum Window to External Wall Ratio for Offices in a Tropical Climate 4: Parametric Optimization of Window-to-Wall Ratio for Passive Buildings in Hot Regions 5: LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide – U.S. Green Building Council 6: Effect of building shape, orientation, window to wall ratios and zones on energy efficiency and thermal comfort of naturally ventilated houses in tropical climate
A
Explanation:
The correct answer is A. Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Minimum Energy Performance.
This is because:
Increasing the window-to-wall ratio (WWR) would reduce the solar heat gain and the cooling load of the building, which are two of the main factors that affect the energy performance of a building12. The WWR is defined as the ratio of the area of windows to the area of external walls in a building3. The higher the WWR, the more natural light and ventilation can be achieved, which can improve the indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and reduce the need for artificial lighting and mechanical systems4.
The LEED AP BD+C V4 credit for IEQ requires that buildings have a minimum WWR of 15% for south-facing walls and 20% for north-facing walls5. However, this minimum WWR may not be sufficient to achieve optimal IEQ in hot regions, where high solar radiation and humidity levels create high cooling demand6. Therefore, increasing the WWR beyond these minimum values can help achieve better IEQ by reducing both solar heat gain and cooling load.
The other prerequisites are not impacted by increasing the WWR. Building-level energy metering is a prerequisite that requires measuring and reporting energy use at individual building units or zones5. Fundamental refrigerant management is a prerequisite that requires ensuring proper handling, storage, use, recovery, and disposal of refrigerants used in cooling systems5. Fundamental commissioning and verification is a prerequisite that requires ensuring that all commissioning activities are documented and verified according to LEED standards5.
Reference: 1: Window-to-wall Ratio and Energy Efficiency: Finding the Perfect Fit 2: Impact of Window to Wall Ratio on Energy Loads in Hot Regions: A Study of Building Energy Performance 3: Determination of Optimum Window to External Wall Ratio for Offices in a Tropical Climate 4: Parametric Optimization of Window-to-Wall Ratio for Passive Buildings in Hot Regions 5: LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide – U.S. Green Building Council 6: Effect of building shape, orientation, window to wall ratios and zones on energy efficiency and thermal comfort of naturally ventilated houses in tropical climate
Question #208
Which of the following products must always be included in Materials and Resources credits?
- A . Faucets
- B . Furniture
- C . Interior Paint
- D . Fire suppression system
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
Interior paint must always be included in Materials and Resources credits. This is because interior paint is considered as a permanently installed product, which is defined by the LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction as "a product that is installed in a project permanently or semi-permanently, such that removal would require demolition or substantial renovation."1 Permanently installed products must be included in the calculations for the following Materials and Resources credits: Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Environmental Product Declarations, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Sourcing of Raw Materials, and Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Material Ingredients.1 The other options are not always included in Materials and Resources credits. Faucets (option A) and fire suppression systems (option D) are considered as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components, which are excluded from the scope of Materials and Resources credits unless they are specifically addressed by the credit requirements.1 Furniture (option B) is considered as a non-permanently installed product, which is optional to include in Materials and Resources credits, except for the Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Material Ingredients credit, where furniture must be included if it is within the project scope.1
Reference: LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, p. 5791; LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, p. 5801; LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, p. 5811; LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, p. 5821; LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, p. 5831
C
Explanation:
Interior paint must always be included in Materials and Resources credits. This is because interior paint is considered as a permanently installed product, which is defined by the LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction as "a product that is installed in a project permanently or semi-permanently, such that removal would require demolition or substantial renovation."1 Permanently installed products must be included in the calculations for the following Materials and Resources credits: Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Environmental Product Declarations, Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Sourcing of Raw Materials, and Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Material Ingredients.1 The other options are not always included in Materials and Resources credits. Faucets (option A) and fire suppression systems (option D) are considered as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components, which are excluded from the scope of Materials and Resources credits unless they are specifically addressed by the credit requirements.1 Furniture (option B) is considered as a non-permanently installed product, which is optional to include in Materials and Resources credits, except for the Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Material Ingredients credit, where furniture must be included if it is within the project scope.1
Reference: LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, p. 5791; LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, p. 5801; LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, p. 5811; LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, p. 5821; LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, p. 5831
Question #209
The intent of the Sustainable Sites Prerequisite, Construction Activity Pollution Prevention is to £
- A . control erosion, noxious odors and landfill waste
- B . control erosion, landfill waste and excessive noise
- C . control erosion, waterway sedimentation and airborne dust
- D . control erosion, waterway sedimentation and noxious odors
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
The intent of the Sustainable Sites Prerequisite. Construction Activity Pollution Prevention is to reduce pollution from construction activities by controlling soil erosion, waterway sedimentation and airborne dust generation. The LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction states that "construction activities can have significant negative impacts on the environment, both at the project site and beyond. Erosion and sedimentation can degrade water quality, damage aquatic habitats, and increase flooding risks. Airborne dust can affect air quality, human health, and visibility. Construction vehicles and equipment can generate noise, traffic, and greenhouse gas emissions"1. The project team must implement an erosion and sedimentation control (ESC) plan that conforms to the 2012 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Construction General Permit or local equivalent, whichever is more stringent. The ESC plan must cover all construction activity on the project site, including clearing, grading, excavating, and demolition.
Reference: LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Sustainable Sites Prerequisite:
Construction Activity Pollution Prevention, page 1151
Construction activity pollution prevention | U.S. Green Building Council
C
Explanation:
The intent of the Sustainable Sites Prerequisite. Construction Activity Pollution Prevention is to reduce pollution from construction activities by controlling soil erosion, waterway sedimentation and airborne dust generation. The LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction states that "construction activities can have significant negative impacts on the environment, both at the project site and beyond. Erosion and sedimentation can degrade water quality, damage aquatic habitats, and increase flooding risks. Airborne dust can affect air quality, human health, and visibility. Construction vehicles and equipment can generate noise, traffic, and greenhouse gas emissions"1. The project team must implement an erosion and sedimentation control (ESC) plan that conforms to the 2012 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Construction General Permit or local equivalent, whichever is more stringent. The ESC plan must cover all construction activity on the project site, including clearing, grading, excavating, and demolition.
Reference: LEED v4 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, Sustainable Sites Prerequisite:
Construction Activity Pollution Prevention, page 1151
Construction activity pollution prevention | U.S. Green Building Council
Question #210
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
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
Xeriscaping is a landscaping method that reduces water demand by using plants that are adapted to dry climates, mulching the soil to retain moisture, and minimizing the amount of lawn and other turf areas. Xeriscaping can help save water, money, and energy, as well as improve the health of the soil and the environment.
Reference:
• How to Xeriscape for a Water-Wise Yard – Better Homes & Gardens
• Xeriscaping: how to use this landscaping method in your yard | Why subscribe?
• Xeriscaping: Gardening with Less Water – Dennis’ 7 Dees | Landscaping …
• Guide to Xeriscape Landscaping – The Spruce.
B
Explanation:
Xeriscaping is a landscaping method that reduces water demand by using plants that are adapted to dry climates, mulching the soil to retain moisture, and minimizing the amount of lawn and other turf areas. Xeriscaping can help save water, money, and energy, as well as improve the health of the soil and the environment.
Reference:
• How to Xeriscape for a Water-Wise Yard – Better Homes & Gardens
• Xeriscaping: how to use this landscaping method in your yard | Why subscribe?
• Xeriscaping: Gardening with Less Water – Dennis’ 7 Dees | Landscaping …
• Guide to Xeriscape Landscaping – The Spruce.