{"product_id":"green-building-fundamentals-2nd-edition1-new112","title":"Green Building Fundamentals, 2nd Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"author\"\u003eBy Mike Montoya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"publisher\"\u003ePublished by Pearson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"copyright\"\u003eCopyright © 2011\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pubdate\"\u003ePublished Date: Jan 6, 2010\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book helps readers 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 study guide for the¿LEED Green Associate exam, with a step-by-step study guide and an assessment (a practice exam with 80 questions and a focused discussion for each example). This book includes a discussion on why this topic is important to understand, practice, and teach along with¿practical examples of methods that are being used to increase a project’s environmental performance and¿additional study resources\/references. Some features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e¿\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCovers cost implications of green building practices\u003c\/b\u003e, including initial investments, long-term cost benefits, and current market trends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProvides¿a practical guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto understanding fundamental sustainable design and green building practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncludes a Focused Study Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat helps readers prepare for the LEED-Green Associate exam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e¿\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Introduction to Green Building Fundamentals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Sustainability and the Building Industry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Sustainable Design and Green Building\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Evaluating Cost Implication of Green Building\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Site Development Considerations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Managing Site Water Runoff\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Improving a Project’s Water Use Efficiency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Improving a Building’s Energy Efficiency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Using Renewable Energy Sources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Generating Power On-Site Using Renewable Energy Sources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Improving a Building’s Material Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Improving a Building’s Indoor Environment Quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Improving the Building Industries’ Environmental Performance: The USGBC LEED\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGreen Building Rating System™\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Improving Individual Environmental Performance: Becoming a LEED Green Associate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPPENDIX A: LEED Version 3 (2009) Project Checklist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPPENDIX B: LEED Version 3 Study Outline\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPPENDIX C: LEED Version 3 Green Associate Study Assessment Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPPENDIX D: LEED Version 3 Green Associate Study Assessment Guide Answer Key\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9780135111086\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pearson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32499041796150,"sku":"","price":68.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0201\/8243\/3846\/products\/ShowCover_33_5cd9ed56-65ca-4a6d-a76e-e8fdb42cd4cc.jpg?v=1594321235","url":"https:\/\/digitalcoo-filter-demo-01.myshopify.com\/products\/green-building-fundamentals-2nd-edition1-new112","provider":"Advanced Filter \u0026 Search demo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}