LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) — Question 75
An owner of newly acquired land wants to design a building that uses materials that have minimal impact on the environment. Which of the following strategies would help achieve this goal?
Answer options
- A. Life-cycle assessment
- B. Life-cycle costing
- C. Simple payback
- D. Environmental assessment
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer, Life-cycle assessment, evaluates the environmental impacts of materials and processes over their entire life cycle, thereby guiding the owner in making sustainable choices. Life-cycle costing focuses on the economic aspects, while simple payback assesses financial returns, neither of which directly addresses environmental impacts. Environmental assessment is broader and not specifically focused on material selection.