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1 online resource (xxvii, 500 pages) : illustrations, map |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: The Green Movement Today and Its Impact on The Construction Industry -- Chapter 1 Defining "Green" & "Sustainability" -- Chapter 2 Basic LEED Concepts -- Chapter 3 LEED Documentation & Technical Requirements -- Chapter 4 LEED Standards, Professional Accreditation and Codes -- Chapter 5 Design Strategies & the Green Design Process -- Chapter 6 Green Materials and Products -- Chapter 7 Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) -- Chapter 8 Water Efficiency & Sanitary Waste -- Chapter 9 Impact of Energy & Atmosphere -- Chapter 10 Economics of Green Design. |
| Summary |
Adopted in the United States and a number of other countries, LEED? certification is the recognized standard for measuring building sustainability. Achieving LEED? personal certification or project certification is the best way to demonstrate that the project is truly "green." Written by an architect with over 30 years of international experience, this book provides architects, designers, building owners, and construction engineers with an easy to understand guide to the nuts and bolts of LEED? project and personal certification. Written in plain and easy to understand language, this?hands on? book is designed to assist readers with all aspects of LEED? certification. The handbook follows the rigorous third-party commissioning process, beginning with basic LEED? concepts, and then carefully explains LEED? documentation and technical requirements along with its standards, professional accreditation, and codes. The handbook provides readers with design strategies for sustainable site selection, and design process for high performance building and commissioning. Other important topics include green materials and products selection as well as strategies for ensuring Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), water efficiency and sanitary waste disposal. This handbook also offers readers a multitude of forms with expert guidance for their completion. Clear and authoritative in scope, LEED? Practices and Accreditation Handbook provides architects, builders/owners, construction managers, and engineers with a reference that will help them to offer their clients, peers, and the public at large compelling proof that they have achieved their projects environmental goals and that the building is performing as designed. Instruction for completing LEED? checklist and forms Detailed explanation of the third-party commissioning process Explains LEED? documentation & technical requirements Topics include green materials and products selection. |
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Print version record. |
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Sustainable buildings -- Design and construction -- Standards -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System (Norme) -- Guides, manuels, etc.
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Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System
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Sustainable buildings -- Design and construction -- Standards
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handbooks.
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manuals (instructional materials)
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Handbooks and manuals
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Guides et manuels.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Kubba, Shamil A.A. LEED practices, certification, and accreditation handbook. Oxford : Butterworth-Heinemann, ©2010 9781856176910 1856176916 (OCoLC)435734957 |
| ISBN |
9781856176910 (paperback) |
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1856176916 (paperback) |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000045964051 |
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CHBIS 006139259 |
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CHVBK 171214633 |
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DEBBG BV042314815 |
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DEBSZ 367744589 |
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NZ1 15187785 |
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NZ1 15620211 |
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CHNEW 001009625 |
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