The TRUE Advisor Examination is a professional certification program for individuals working in the green building industry. The program is administered by GBCI (Green Business Certification Inc.), the same organization that administers the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification program. TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) is a Read more…
Water is a valuable resource that must be preserved and managed efficiently, especially in buildings. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) includes a Water Performance prerequisite for existing buildings (O+M) and interiors. The intent of this prerequisite is to Read more…
The Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite for LEED Existing building (O+M) is designed to promote continuity of information to ensure that energy-efficient operating strategies are maintained and provide a foundation for training and system analysis. This prerequisite applies to O+M: Existing Buildings and O+M: Interiors. To meet this prerequisite, building owners Read more…
The use of refrigerants in heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems can have a significant impact on the environment, especially when it comes to stratospheric ozone depletion. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system has recognized this issue and has included a prerequisite for Fundamental Refrigerant Read more…
1. What is Zero Waste? a. Sending all waste to landfills and incinerators b. Reducing waste to a minimum and using recycling and composting to divert waste from landfills and incinerators c. Recycling all materials regardless of economic feasibility d. Reducing waste generation without regard for resource conservation Answer: b Read more…
Energy performance is a critical aspect of sustainable building design and operation. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) includes several prerequisites and credits related to energy efficiency and management. One of the Energy and Atmosphere prerequisites for LEED Read more…
Refrigerants play an important role in heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) equipment. They are essential to keep our indoor environment comfortable and cool. However, some refrigerants contribute to climate change and ozone depletion. The use of such refrigerants has prompted building owners and managers to adopt new refrigerant management Read more…
Daylight compliance is an essential aspect of green building design. It not only reduces energy consumption but also improves the occupant’s productivity and well-being. The GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) is an Indian national green building rating system that provides guidelines for achieving sustainability in building design and Read more…
Window-to-Wall Ratio determines the amount of natural light that can enter a building through fenestration. To conduct the Window-to-Wall Ratio (WWR) compliance to meet GRIHA compliance, follow these steps: Determine the prescribed levels of WWR and/or Skylight-to-Roof Ratio (SSR) as per Appraisals 11.1.1 under Criterion 11: Achieving indoor comfort requirements Read more…
Zero waste is a growing movement that aims to eliminate waste and create a circular economy where resources are used and reused in a closed loop. To become a TRUE Advisor, one must have a deep understanding of zero waste principles and practices. In this article, we will explore the Read more…