LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) — Question 11

Light colored paving and cool roofs are terms referring to materials with

Answer options

• A. lower emissivity and lower albedo
• B. lower emissivity and higher albedo
• C. higher emissivity and lower albedo
• D. higher emissivity and higher albedo

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because light colored paving and cool roofs are designed to reflect more sunlight, which corresponds to higher albedo. They typically have lower emissivity as they are less effective at emitting thermal radiation, distinguishing them from the other options.