LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) — Question 5

Which is an example of regenerative design?

Answer options

• A. Passive house energy building
• B. A building with a recycling program
• C. A project that uses sustainable materials
• D. A building that generates electricity and sends the excess to the grid

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Option D is correct because regenerative design focuses on creating systems that not only sustain but also enhance the environment, exemplified by a building that generates excess electricity. Options A, B, and C address sustainable practices but do not embody the regenerative aspect of enhancing the ecological system.