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New construction & major renovation reference guide version 2.2 / by U.S. Green Building Council.(CARDINAL)288336;

Includes bibliographical references.

Subjects: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System.; Sustainable architecture.; Buildings; Environmental engineering.; Architecture; Building; Engineering; Building materials.; Green products.;

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Building a sustainable home : practical green design choices for your health, wealth, and soul / by Schifman, Melissa Rappaport,author.(CARDINAL)783702;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Prologue. Introduction ; All about LEED -- Part I: For our health. Clean water ; Clear air ; Clean house -- Part II: For our wealth. Energy ; Water efficiency ; Durability -- Part III: For our soul. Materials ; Landscaping ; Location -- Epilogue. The worst green decisions we made ; The bottom line ; Beyond LEED : moonshot -- The LEED checklist."The green building movement has produced hundreds of "how-to" books and websites that are filled with tips about green building and what homeowners should do to go green. While helpful and informative, when it comes to making actual purchasing and installation decisions, these books do not make it any easier for a homeowner to prioritize against a budget. The Sustainable Home serves this need, as it is written by a sustainability advisor and financial advisor who has personally directed the building and LEED certification of her own home. Here, she shares her knowledge and experience for others to use in their journey toward a greener way of living. Whether the reader is building a new home or doing a minor remodel, a homeowner needs a framework by which to guide their decisions. These decisions are based on values, and the author posits that there are really only three reasons to go green: For Our Health: By building more sustainably, we reduce our exposure to harmful chemicals and toxins. For Our Wealth: By building a more durable home and being more efficient with resources like water and electricity, we reduce our monthly utility bills and ongoing maintenance expenses. For Our Soul: Collectively doing the right thing for our planet does make a difference--and that is soul-nourishing. Learn the logistics of choosing windows, insulation, appliances, and lighting. Find out about FSC certified wood and about using reclaimed materials. Here is everything you need to make your home sustainable."--Publisher's website.

Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Ecological houses; Ecological houses; Sustainable architecture.; Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System;

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LEED materials : a resource guide to green building / by Meisel, Ari,1982-author.(CARDINAL)497276;

Site construction -- Wood and plastics -- Thermal and moisture protection -- Doors and windows -- Finishes -- Furnishings -- Special construction -- Mechanical -- Electrical.Since its launch in 1998 by the nonprofit U.S. Green Building Council, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program has become the standard measure of sustainability for buildings worldwide. Successfully reaching one of four LEED certification levels- Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum- requires specific point totals, which differ among building types. Getting certified, in addition to altruistic benefits, allows building owners to take advantage of a growing number of state and local government incentives. The menu of potential points available for various practices ranges from installing bike racks on-site to documenting the source of the iron ore used in any construction steel. An architect's knowledge of materials can make or break a building's rating. With a little insider knowledge, you can also use one material to get credit in two, three, or even more areas. LEED Materials is packed with critical information on nearly two hundred materials, products, and services. Organized in the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) MasterFormat, this highly visual guide makes sure your material choices and uses will maximize your LEED credits. Includes a foreword by Steven Winter, former chairman of the U.S. Green Building Council.

Subjects: Directories.; Building materials; Green products; Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System.; Sustainable construction.;

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LEED practices, certification, and accreditation handbook / by Kubba, Sam.(CARDINAL)778562;

MARCIVE 3/03/11Includes bibliographical references (pages 477-480) and index.Defining "green" and "sustainability" -- Basic LEED concepts -- LEED documentation and technical requirements -- LEED professional accreditation, standards, and codes -- Design strategies and the green design process -- Green materials and products -- Indoor environmental quality -- Water efficiency and sanitary waste -- Impact of energy and atmosphere -- Economics of green design.

Subjects: Study guides.; Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System; Sustainable buildings;

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