Professional Documents
Culture Documents
baseline building the annual energy cost for a building design, used as a
performance baseline for comparison with above-standard design
combination oven water released from an oven that includes a steam cycle or
discharge option
landscape water the amount of water that the site landscape area(s) requires
requirement (LWR) for the sites peak watering month
Natural Resources
Conservation Service a U.S.-based soil survey that shows the boundaries of
(NRCS) soils different soil types and special soil features on the site
delineation
nonpotable water water that does not meet drinking water standards
nonwater toilet dry plumbing fixtures and fittings that contain and treat
systems human waste via microbiological processes
a product that has a low cost per unit and is regularly used
and replaced in the course of business. Examples include
ongoing consumable
paper, toner cartridges, binders, batteries, and desk
accessories. Also known as ongoing purchases.
plug load or receptacle the electrical current drawn by all equipment that is
load connected to the electrical system via a wall outlet.
waste generated by households or commercial, industrial
postconsumer recycled
and institutional facilities in their role as end users of a
content
product that can no longer be used for its intended purpose
previously developed a site that, prior to the project, consisted of at least 75%
site previously developed land
reclaimed water wastewater that has been treated and purified for reuse