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E-raamat: Sustainability in Construction: LEED Green Associate Certification Preparation

  • Formaat: 264 pages
  • Ilmumisaeg: 10-Feb-2023
  • Kirjastus: McGraw-Hill Education
  • Keel: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9781265014155
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  • Formaat: 264 pages
  • Ilmumisaeg: 10-Feb-2023
  • Kirjastus: McGraw-Hill Education
  • Keel: eng
  • ISBN-13: 9781265014155

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"This comprehensive guide covers green design and building techniques for the construction industry and contains all the tools you need to prep for certification. Sustainability in Construction: LEED Green Associate Certification Preparation targets the many disciplines of environmentally friendly building, including construction, engineering, architecture, business management, real estate, and marketing. The book features complete explanations of sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy, materials, indoor environmental quality, and much more. You will also get an accurate mock-up LEED Green Associate Exam complete with answers"--

Learn the latest eco-friendly construction practices and study for the certification exam

This comprehensive guide covers green design and building techniques for the construction industry and contains all the tools you need to prep for certification. Sustainability in Construction: LEED Green Associate Certification Preparation targets the many disciplines of environmentally friendly building, including construction, engineering, architecture, business management, real estate, and marketing. The book features complete explanations of sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy, materials, indoor environmental quality, and much more. You will also get an accurate mock-up LEED Green Associate Exam complete with answers.

Coverage includes:

  • An overview of green construction practices
  • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) core concepts
  • United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and LEED fundamentals
  • Location and Transportation (LT)
  • Sustainable Sites (SS)
  • Water Efficiency (WE)
  • Energy and Atmosphere (EA)
  • Materials and Resources (MR)
  • Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ)
  • Innovation (IN) and Regional Priority (RP)
  • LEED Green Associate study materials, including a complete practice exam
Preface xi
Outline of the Book Structure and Content xiii
1 Introduction
1(8)
Sustainability
1(1)
Why Make Your Building Green?
1(1)
Background on LEED
2(1)
Other Rating Systems or Certifications in Addition to the LEED Rating System
2(2)
WELL Building Standard
2(1)
ENVISION Rating System
3(1)
Living Building Challenge
4(1)
Integrative Process
4(2)
Intent of the Credit
6(1)
Requirements
6(1)
Sustainable Development
6(1)
References
7(2)
2 LEED Core Concepts
9(6)
LEED's Goals
9(1)
Questions
10(4)
Answers
14(1)
3 Overview of USGBC and LEED
15(12)
LEED Certification Process
16(1)
Questions
17(8)
Answers
25(2)
4 Location and Transportation (LT)
27(14)
Selecting and Developing the Site Wisely
28(1)
Reducing Emissions Associated with Transportation
28(1)
Managing Stormwater Runoff
28(1)
LEED Project Boundary
28(1)
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
29(1)
Building Density
29(1)
Keywords and Definitions
29(1)
Questions
30(7)
Reference
37(1)
Answers
37(4)
5 Sustainable Sites (SS)
41(16)
Planting Sustainable Landscapes
41(1)
Protecting Surrounding Habitats
42(1)
Reducing the Heat Island Effect
42(1)
Eliminating Light Pollution
42(1)
Benefits and Issues to Consider
42(1)
Environmental Issues
42(1)
Economic Issues
43(1)
Implementation
43(1)
Timeline and Team
44(1)
Summary
44(1)
Keywords and Definitions
45(1)
Questions
45(9)
References
54(1)
Answers
54(3)
6 Water Efficiency (WE)
57(20)
Documentation Needed
58(1)
Site Plan
58(1)
Fixture Cut Sheets
58(1)
Alternative Water Source
58(1)
Occupancy Calculation
58(1)
Water Consumption
58(4)
Monitoring Water Consumption Performance
59(1)
Reducing Indoor Potable Water Consumption
59(1)
Reducing Water Consumption to Save Energy and Improve Environmental Well-Being
60(1)
Practicing Water-Efficient Landscaping
60(1)
In Schools, Use Water-Efficient Processes as a Teaching Tool
60(2)
Benefits and Issues to Consider
62(1)
Environmental Issues
62(1)
Economic Issues
62(1)
Referenced Standards
62(2)
EPAct of 1992 (and as Amended)
62(1)
EPAct of 2005
63(1)
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
63(1)
International Code Council, International Plumbing Code 2010, Section 604, Design of Building Water Distribution System
63(1)
Implementation
63(1)
Timeline and Team
64(1)
Keywords and Definitions
64(1)
Questions
64(9)
References
73(1)
Answers
73(4)
7 Energy and Atmosphere (EA)
77(18)
Energy Performance
78(1)
Tracking Building Energy Performance: Designing, Commissioning, Monitoring
79(1)
Performance of the Building's Energy Systems
79(1)
Managing Refrigerants to Eliminate Chlorofluorocarbons
80(1)
Using Renewable Energy
80(1)
Benefits and Issues to Consider
80(1)
Environmental Issues
80(1)
Economic Issues
81(1)
Implementation
81(1)
Timeline and Team
81(1)
Keywords and Definitions
81(1)
Questions
82(8)
References
90(1)
Answers
91(4)
8 Materials and Resources (MR)
95(22)
The Waste Hierarchy
95(1)
Selecting Sustainable Materials
96(2)
Practicing Waste Reduction
96(2)
Life-Cycle Assessment in LEED
98(1)
Required Products and Materials
99(1)
Benefits and Issues to Consider
99(1)
Environmental Issues
99(1)
Economic Issues
99(1)
Related Credits
99(1)
Core and Shell
99(1)
Implementation
100(1)
Summary
101(1)
Keywords and Definitions
101(1)
Questions
102(10)
References
112(1)
Answers
113(4)
9 Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ)
117(24)
Intent of Indoor Air Quality Category
117(1)
Requirements of the Indoor Air Quality Category
117(3)
Ventilation
118(1)
Monitoring
118(2)
Improving Ventilation
120(1)
Managing Air Contaminants
121(1)
Specifying Less Harmful Materials
121(1)
Allowing Occupants to Control Desired Settings
121(1)
Providing Daylight and Views
122(1)
Core and Shell Adoption
122(1)
Schools
122(2)
Reduce Background Noise and Provide Good Acoustics in Schools
122(1)
Compliant Space Types for Indoor Environmental Quality Credits
122(2)
Summary
124(1)
Keywords and Definitions
124(1)
Questions
125(10)
References
135(1)
Answers
136(5)
10 Innovation (IN) and Regional Priority (RP)
141(56)
Innovation (IN)
141(1)
Intent of Innovation
141(1)
Requirements of Innovation
141(1)
Implementing New Technologies and Methods
142(1)
Benefits and Issues to Consider
142(1)
Implementation
143(1)
Exemplary Performance Strategy
143(1)
Innovative Strategies
143(1)
Timeline and Team
143(1)
Regional Priority (RP)
143(1)
Intent of Regional Priority
143(1)
Requirements for Regional Priority
143(1)
Questions
144(3)
Answers
147(2)
LEED Terminologies and Definitions
149(1)
LEED Neighborhood Development (ND) Only
150(25)
Mock-up Exam
175(16)
Mock-up Exam: Answers
191(6)
Appendix A Real-World Case Studies 197(24)
Appendix B LEED Scorecards 221(10)
Bibliography 231(2)
Index 233
Husam A. Alshareef, PhD, LEED AP BD+C, teaches in the Engineering Technology and Construction Management Department at Colorado State University-Pueblo. He has over 16 years of combined experience between academia and industry and is a member of USGBC Colorado Leadership Advisory Board, Colorado Construction Career Committee, and United States Green Building Council.