LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) — Question 62

LEED considers products to be environmentally preferable materials when they are

Answer options

• A. cost effective
• B. transported by air rather than rail
• C. materials with more life-cycle impact
• D. locally extracted, manufactured and purchased

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because LEED promotes sustainability by encouraging the use of materials that are locally sourced, which reduces transportation emissions and supports local economies. Options A, B, and C do not align with LEED's criteria for environmental preference, as they either focus on cost or transportation methods that are not sustainable.