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This material is suitable for courses that cover the fundamental concepts of sustainable design and green building and courses that cover the LEED-Green Associate exam. This material also supplements materials used for commercial construction means and methods.This book helps students understand the fundamental concepts of sustainable design and green building practices, which will soon become common practice on every project. It is also intended as a practical guide for becoming a LEED Green Associate, with a step-by-step study guide and a stu... MORE

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Preface	p. xi
Introduction to Green Building Fundamentals	p. 1
References and Resources for Further Study	p. 4
Sustainability and the Building Industry	p. 5
The Triple Bottom Line	p. 5
The Environmental Imperative	p. 5
The Economic Imperative	p. 7
The Social Imperative	p. 8
References and Resources for Further Study	p. 10
Sustainable Design and Green Building	p. 11
Sustainable Design Practices	p. 11
Benefits of Sustainably Designed Projects	p. 15
Designing High-Efficiency Buildings	p. 17
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Building Materials	p. 17
Natural Resource Use Reduction	p. 17
Green Building Practices	p. 19
LEED“, Follow, or Get Out of the Way	p. 20
References and Resources for Further Study	p. 22
Evaluating Cost Implications of Green Building	p. 23
Cost Implications of Green Building	p. 23
Evaluating "Soft" Costs	p. 25
Evaluating Capital Costs and Initial Investment	p. 26
Life-Cycle Cost and Long-Term Investment Considerations	p. 27
Selling and Renting LEED Buildings	p. 28
Long-Term Cost Benefits Due to User Productivity	p. 28
Building Energy and Water Consumption	p. 29
References and Resources for Further Study	p. 30
Site Development Considerations	p. 31
Evaluating the Project Site	p. 31
Developing Damaged Sites	p. 33
Brownfield Site Remediation Strategies	p. 34
Air Sparging	p. 34
Bio Plugs	p. 34
Bioremediation	p. 35
Bioventing	p. 35
Electrokinetic Remediation	p. 35
Soil Flushing	p. 35
Chemical Oxidation	p. 35
Phytoremediation	p. 35
Solar Detox	p. 35
Encouraging Alternative Transportation Use	p. 35
Reducing Disturbance to Natural Ecosystems	p. 37
Reducing Heat Island Effects on Ecosystems	p. 37
Reducing Pollution from Building and Site Lighting	p. 39
Maximizing Efficiency by Using Building Orientation	p. 39
References and Resources for Further Study	p. 41
Managing Site Water Runoff	p. 43
Managing Erosion and Controlling Sedimentation	p. 43
Effective Strategies for Stormwater Management	p. 49
References and Resources for Further Study	p. 52
Improving a Project's Water Use Efficiency	p. 53
Improving Water Use Efficiency	p. 53
Water-Efficient Landscaping	p. 53
Water-Efficient Buildings	p. 54
Recycling Wastewater	p. 55
Wastewater Retention and Reuse	p. 56
Rainwater Reuse	p. 57
Infiltration Systems	p. 58
Reuse Systems	p. 58
Greywater Reuse from Buildings	p. 59
References and Resources for Further Study	p. 60
Improving a Building's Energy Efficiency	p. 61
Efficient Energy Use for Building Systems	p. 61
Heating and Cooling Systems	p. 61
Passive Solar Heating and Cooling	p. 62
Direct Heat Gain	p. 63
Indirect Heat Gain	p. 64
Isolated Heat Gain	p. 65
Maximizing Energy Performance	p. 65
References and Resources for Further Study	p. 67
Using Renewable Energy Sources	p. 68
Renewable Energy Sources	p. 68
Green Power	p. 70
Wind Farms	p. 70
Photovoltaic Power Plants	p. 72
Solar Thermal Power Plants	p. 74
Geothermal Power Plants	p. 75
Hydroelectric Power Plants	p. 76
Tidal-Surge-Powered Electricity	p. 76
Biomass Power Sources	p. 77
Tidal Power Sources	p. 77
References and Resources for Further Study	p. 77
On-Site Power Generation Using Renewable Energy Sources	p. 79
Photovoltaic (PV) Power Generation	p. 79
Electricity Storage with PV Systems	p. 81
Grid-Connected PV Systems	p. 81
Building-Mounted PV Systems	p. 83
Site-Mounted PV Arrays	p. 84
Building-Integrated Photovoltaics	p. 85
Financial Incentives for On-Site Solar Power Generation	p. 87
Subsidies	p. 87
Net Metering	p. 87
Feed-in Tariffs	p. 87
Biomass Power Systems	p. 88
Geothermal Power Systems	p. 88
Wind Turbine Power Systems	p. 89
Turbine Configuration	p. 90
Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems	p. 92
References and Resources for Further Study	p. 93
Improving a Building's Material Use	p. 94
Reusing Existing Building Stock	p. 94
Selecting Building Materials	p. 94
Building Materials That Have Recycled Content	p. 95
Material Transportation Impacts	p. 95
Building Materials That are Made from Rapidly Renewable Resources	p. 96
Recycling Construction Waste	p. 97
References and Resources for Further Study	p. 98
Improving a Building's Indoor Environment Quality	p. 99
Ventilation Systems for Improved Indoor Air Quality	p. 99
Measuring Indoor Air Quality	p. 99
Mechanical Ventilation Systems	p. 100
Passive Ventilation Systems	p. 100
Cross-Ventilation	p. 101
Stack Ventilation	p. 101
Hybrid Integrated Ventilation Systems	p. 102
Methods for Improving Indoor Air Quality During Construction	p. 103
Construction Air Quality Control Plan	p. 103
Improving Air Quality During Construction	p. 103
References and Resources for Further Study	p. 104
The USGBC's LEED“ Green Building Certification Program	p. 105
Sustainability and the USGBC's LEED“ Green Building Certification Program	p. 105
The U.S. Green Building Council	p. 105
USGBC Guiding Principles	p. 106
The LEED Green Building Rating System	p. 106
The Future of LEED	p. 108
Becoming a LEED-Accredited Professional	p. 108
Building Certification	p. 110
References and Resources for Further Study	p. 112
Becoming a LEED Green Associate	p. 113
LEED Accredited Professional Programs	p. 113
LEED Green Associate Program	p. 114
Preparing for the LEED Green Associate Exam	p. 115
Focused Study Plan	p. 115
USGBC Reference Guide	p. 118
Timeline for LEED Implementation	p. 121
Additional Study Sources	p. 121
Primary References	p. 122
Ancillary References	p. 122
Exam Format	p. 122
LEED Green Associate Exam General Topics	p. 123
Synergistic Opportunities and LEED Application Process	p. 123
Project Site Factors	p. 123
Water Management	p. 124
Project Systems and Energy Impacts	p. 124
Acquisition, Installation, and Management of Project Materials	p. 125
Stakeholder Involvement in Innovation	p. 125
Project Surroundings and Public Outreach	p. 125
Study Assessment Guide	p. 125
Project Checklist: LEED Version 3 (2009)	p. 127
LEED Version 3 Study Outline	p. 133
Study Assessment Guide LEED Version 3 Green Associate	p. 135
Study Assessment Guide Answer Key and Focused Study Resources	p. 145
Index	p. 167
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