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| Topic 1 | - Project Surroundings and Public Outreach: This section of the exam measures the skills of community engagement specialists and covers the environmental impacts of buildings, green building codes, and the values of sustainable design. It also includes regional design considerations and public outreach strategies.
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| Topic 2 | - Indoor Environmental Quality: This section of the exam measures the skills of indoor air quality specialists and covers strategies for improving indoor air quality, lighting, acoustics, and occupant comfort. It emphasizes the use of low-emitting materials and green cleaning practices.
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| Topic 3 | - Integrative Strategies: This section of the exam measures the skills of project managers and focuses on the integrative process in LEED projects. It includes understanding the roles of various team members and standards that support LEED, such as ASHRAE and ENERGY STAR guidelines. This section highlights the importance of collaboration and systems thinking in achieving sustainable design.
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| Topic 4 | - Materials and Resources: This section of the exam measures the skills of sustainable materials specialists and focuses on reuse, life-cycle impacts, waste management, and environmentally preferable purchasing practices. It highlights the importance of material selection in reducing environmental impacts.
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| Topic 5 | - LEED Process: This section of the exam measures the skills of sustainability consultants and covers the foundational aspects of LEED, including organization fundamentals, the structure of LEED rating systems, and the LEED certification process. It emphasizes understanding the goals and objectives of each credit category and how they contribute to sustainable building practices.
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| Topic 6 | - Location and Transportation: This section of the exam measures the skills of urban planners and covers site selection criteria and alternative transportation strategies. It emphasizes choosing sites that minimize environmental impact and promote sustainable transportation options.
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