LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) — Question 56

A project plans to build a campus of buildings. Which of the following strategies should the project team consider to reduce energy demand?

Answer options

• A. Purchase carbon offsets
• B. Design buildings to shade each other
• C. Enroll in a demand response program
• D. Select HVAC equipment without refrigerants

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Designing buildings to shade each other effectively reduces the heat gain from the sun, thereby lowering the cooling demand and energy consumption. While purchasing carbon offsets and enrolling in demand response programs are useful strategies for managing overall energy impact, they do not directly reduce energy demand. Selecting HVAC equipment without refrigerants may have environmental benefits, but it does not inherently lower energy demand either.