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LEED AP BD+C Exam Prep — 250+ cards + Free Mock

Anki deck for the LEED AP Building Design + Construction specialty.

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Sample cards

Sample Anki card: A project team is conducting an integrative design charrette for a new office building. Which participant would be MOST critical during early conceptual design to optimize energy performance and daylighting?

A project team is conducting an integrative design charrette for a new office building. Which participant would be MOST critical during early conceptual design to optimize energy performance and daylighting?

Correct: (b) Building envelope consultant. Envelope expertise is essential early because thermal performance, daylighting, and energy efficiency integrate at the building skin.

Sample Anki card: A mixed-use development near transit wants a strategy that addresses multiple Location and Transportation credit intents through coordinated policies and mode-shift programs. Which option best fits?

A mixed-use development near transit wants a strategy that addresses multiple Location and Transportation credit intents through coordinated policies and mode-shift programs. Which option best fits?

Correct: (d) Implement a comprehensive transportation demand management program. TDM combines policies, incentives, and monitoring to reduce drive-alone trips across multiple LT strategies.

Sample Anki card: During integrative process, the mechanical engineer finds a conflict between optimal energy performance and acceptable indoor air quality. What should the team do FIRST?

During integrative process, the mechanical engineer finds a conflict between optimal energy performance and acceptable indoor air quality. What should the team do FIRST?

Correct: (d) Schedule a collaborative workshop with all relevant disciplines. Integrative process emphasizes cross-discipline problem-solving to find synergistic solutions.

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Product facts

Cards
250+
Coverage
BD+C prerequisites and credits across SS, WE, EA, MR, IEQ, LT, IP
Format
.apkg
Price
$11 USD
Checkout
Gumroad
Exam cycle
Current GBCI LEED AP BD+C cycle
Delivery
Digital .apkg through Gumroad (instant download)

Coverage by exam topic

TopicExam weightCards
Integrative Process and LocationBD+C categories50
Sustainable Sites and WaterBD+C categories50
Energy and AtmosphereBD+C categories50
Materials and ResourcesBD+C categories50
Indoor Environmental QualityBD+C categories50

Exam facts

LEED AP Building Design + Construction (BD+C)

LEED AP with specialty Building Design + Construction (BD+C) validates advanced knowledge of LEED for new construction and major renovation projects. Requires an active LEED Green Associate. UniPrep2Go products are independent prep (not USGBC material).

Questions
100 multiple-choice specialty exam (LEED Green Associate required separately unless taking combined exam)
Time
2 hours specialty exam time (4 hours 20 minutes total for combined GA + AP exam)
Passing score
170 scaled score on the specialty exam (and on GA if taking combined exam)
Scoring
125–200 scaled score
Delivery
Prometric test center or online remote proctored
Administered by
Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) / U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

Knowledge domains and weights

DomainWeight
Integrative Process, Location and TransportationIP and LT credit categories
Sustainable Sites and Water EfficiencySS and WE credits
Energy and AtmosphereEA prerequisites and credits — heavily weighted study area
Materials and ResourcesMR credits including EPDs, sourcing, and waste
Indoor Environmental QualityIEQ credits — air quality, lighting, comfort

What changed in the current exam cycle

  • Other LEED AP specialties (O+M, ID+C, Homes, ND) use separate exams — BD+C is for new construction and major renovation.
  • Combined GA + AP exams require 170+ on both parts within the same application period.
  • LEED APs must earn 30 continuing education hours every 2 years to maintain the credential (with GA maintenance requirements).

High-yield facts (commonly tested)

  • You must hold an active LEED Green Associate before earning LEED AP BD+C (unless passing both in one combined sitting).
  • BD+C applies to new construction and major renovation of commercial and institutional buildings.
  • Prerequisites (P) must be met before corresponding credits (C) can be earned on real LEED projects — exam questions test this logic.
  • Minimum program requirements and rating system selection (e.g., LEED v4.1 BD+C) frame many exam scenarios.
  • Regional priority and impact area concepts appear across multiple credit categories.

Common LEED AP Building Design + Construction (BD+C) questions

Straight answers to the questions candidates usually search before buying prep or booking the exam.

What is the difference between LEED Green Associate and LEED AP BD+C?

Green Associate is the broad entry credential; LEED AP BD+C is an advanced specialty focused on design and construction projects.

How long is the LEED AP BD+C exam?

100 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours for the specialty-only exam.

Are there other LEED AP specialties besides BD+C?

Yes — O+M (operations), ID+C (interior), Homes, and ND (neighborhood) each have separate specialty exams.

Verify current exam fees, scheduling, and administrative details at www.usgbc.org/credentials/leed-ap-build-design-construction. Independent study aid — not official exam material.

More about LEED AP BD+CStudy tips, positioning, and how this deck compares

LEED AP BD+C exam prep

UniPrep2Go sells an independent LEED AP BD+C Anki deck with 250+ high-yield flashcards for active recall and exam terminology. Built from the same validated item bank as the free readiness check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/leed-ap-bd-c-readiness-check. It is delivered as an Anki .apkg file for $11 USD throug

Built for: Design professionals and LEED GA holders preparing for the BD+C specialty exam.

Covers: BD+C prerequisites and credits across SS, WE, EA, MR, IEQ, LT, IP.

  • Spaced-repetition flashcards
  • 250+ exam-focused flashcards
  • Topic coverage table and samples on this page
  • Linked free 50-question practice test
Take the free LEED AP BD+C practice test first

How this deck compares

250+ cards for LEED AP BD+C matches the current bd+c prerequisites and credits across ss, we, ea, mr, ieq, lt, ip in the coverage table — sized for daily review, not maximum download size. Start with the free 50-question LEED AP BD+C practice test, then drill weak rows from the table.

ApproachTypical sizeTradeoffs
Free community decks1,000–3,000
  • Unknown accuracy and mixed exam cycles in one download
  • Card dumps not weighted to official topic tables
  • No linked practice test to show what to drill next
Budget mega-packs1,000+
  • Volume over signal — daily review time balloons
  • Weak alignment to exam topic weights
  • No validation gate before cards ship
This deck250+ exam-focused flashcards
  • Every flashcard checked against a scripted item bank before release
  • current LEED AP BD+C scope only — see the topic table for weights and counts
  • Coverage follows bd+c prerequisites and credits across ss, we, ea, mr, ieq, lt, ip
  • Linked free LEED AP BD+C practice test highlights weak topics before you buy

LEED AP BD+C study guide

Coverage focus for LEED AP BD+C

250+ items align to bd+c prerequisites and credits across ss, we, ea, mr, ieq, lt, ip: Integrative Process and Location (50); Sustainable Sites and Water (50); Energy and Atmosphere (50); Materials and Resources (50).

Suggested review cadence

Weeks 1–3: 20 new LEED AP BD+C cards per day. Week four: free LEED AP BD+C mock (50 questions) — review only missed table rows.

LEED AP Building Design + Construction (BD+C) & product FAQ

What is the difference between LEED Green Associate and LEED AP BD+C?

Green Associate is the broad entry credential; LEED AP BD+C is an advanced specialty focused on design and construction projects.

How long is the LEED AP BD+C exam?

100 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours for the specialty-only exam.

Are there other LEED AP specialties besides BD+C?

Yes — O+M (operations), ID+C (interior), Homes, and ND (neighborhood) each have separate specialty exams.

Is there a free LEED AP BD+C practice test?

Yes. Take the linked readiness check at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/leed-ap-bd-c-readiness-check before you buy — topic scoring shows what to drill in the deck.

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Last updated 2026-08-06.