LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) — Question 35

ASHRAE standards are applicable to which of the following LEED categories?

Answer options

• A. Sustainable Sites and Energy and Atmosphere
• B. Materials and Resources and Sustainable Sites
• C. Water Efficiency and Indoor Environmental Quality
• D. Energy and Atmosphere and Indoor Environmental Quality

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because ASHRAE standards specifically guide the performance criteria for Energy and Atmosphere as well as Indoor Environmental Quality in LEED projects. The other options include categories that are either not directly influenced by ASHRAE standards or do not encompass both relevant categories.