Preface |
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Outline of the Book Structure and Content |
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Why Make Your Building Green? |
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Other Rating Systems or Certifications in Addition to the LEED Rating System |
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Living Building Challenge |
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3 Overview of USGBC and LEED |
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LEED Certification Process |
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4 Location and Transportation (LT) |
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Selecting and Developing the Site Wisely |
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Reducing Emissions Associated with Transportation |
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Managing Stormwater Runoff |
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Planting Sustainable Landscapes |
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Protecting Surrounding Habitats |
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Reducing the Heat Island Effect |
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Eliminating Light Pollution |
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Benefits and Issues to Consider |
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Monitoring Water Consumption Performance |
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Reducing Indoor Potable Water Consumption |
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Reducing Water Consumption to Save Energy and Improve Environmental Well-Being |
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Practicing Water-Efficient Landscaping |
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In Schools, Use Water-Efficient Processes as a Teaching Tool |
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Benefits and Issues to Consider |
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EPAct of 1992 (and as Amended) |
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International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials Publication IAPMO/American National Standards Institute UPC1-2006, Uniform Plumbing Code 2006, Section 402.0, Water-Conserving Fixture and Fittings |
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International Code Council, International Plumbing Code 2010, Section 604, Design of Building Water Distribution System |
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7 Energy and Atmosphere (EA) |
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Tracking Building Energy Performance: Designing, Commissioning, Monitoring |
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Performance of the Building's Energy Systems |
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Managing Refrigerants to Eliminate Chlorofluorocarbons |
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Benefits and Issues to Consider |
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8 Materials and Resources (MR) |
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Selecting Sustainable Materials |
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Practicing Waste Reduction |
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Life-Cycle Assessment in LEED |
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Required Products and Materials |
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Benefits and Issues to Consider |
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9 Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) |
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Intent of Indoor Air Quality Category |
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Requirements of the Indoor Air Quality Category |
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Managing Air Contaminants |
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Specifying Less Harmful Materials |
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Allowing Occupants to Control Desired Settings |
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Providing Daylight and Views |
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Reduce Background Noise and Provide Good Acoustics in Schools |
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Compliant Space Types for Indoor Environmental Quality Credits |
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10 Innovation (IN) and Regional Priority (RP) |
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Requirements of Innovation |
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Implementing New Technologies and Methods |
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Benefits and Issues to Consider |
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Exemplary Performance Strategy |
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Intent of Regional Priority |
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Requirements for Regional Priority |
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LEED Terminologies and Definitions |
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LEED Neighborhood Development (ND) Only |
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Appendix A Real-World Case Studies |
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Appendix B LEED Scorecards |
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Bibliography |
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Index |
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