Green Building Fundamentals

Description

This 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: ¿ Covers cost implications of green building practices, including initial investments, long-term cost benefits, and current market trends. Provides¿a practical guide to understanding fundamental sustainable design and green building practices. Includes a Focused Study Guide that helps readers prepare for the LEED-Green Associate exam. ¿ Cover Contents Preface Chapter 1 Introduction to Green Building Fundamentals References and Resources for Further Study Chapter 2 Sustainability and the Building Industry The Triple Bottom Line The Environmental Imperative The Economic Imperative The Social Imperative References and Resources for Further Study Chapter 3 Sustainable Design and Green Building Sustainable Design Practices Benefits of Sustainably Designed Projects Designing High-Efficiency Buildings Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Building Materials Natural Resource Use Reduction Green Building Practices LEED[sup(®)], Follow, or Get Out of the Way References and Resources for Further Study Chapter 4 Evaluating Cost Implications of Green Building Cost Implications of Green Building Evaluating “Soft” Costs Evaluating Capital Costs and Initial Investment Life-Cycle Cost and Long-Term Investment Considerations Selling and Renting LEED Buildings Long-Term Cost Benefits Due to User Productivity Building Energy and Water Consumption References and Resources for Further Study Chapter 5 Site Development Considerations Evaluating the Project Site Developing Damaged Sites Brownfield Site Remediation Strategies Encouraging Alternative Transportation Use Reducing Disturbance to Natural Ecosystems Reducing Heat Island Effects on Ecosystems Reducing Pollution from Building and Site Lighting Maximizing Efficiency by Using Building Orientation References and Resources for Further Study Chapter 6 Managing Site Water Runoff Managing Erosion and Controlling Sedimentation Effective Strategies for Stormwater Management References and Resources for Further Study Chapter 7 Improving a Project’s Water Use Efficiency Improving Water Use Efficiency Water-Efficient Landscaping Water-Efficient Buildings Recycling Wastewater Wastewater Retention and Reuse Rainwater Reuse Greywater Reuse from Buildings References and Resources for Further Study Chapter 8 Improving a Building’s Energy Efficiency Efficient Energy Use for Building Systems Heating and Cooling Systems Passive Solar Heating and Cooling Direct Heat Gain Indirect Heat Gain Isolated Heat Gain Maximizing Energy Performance References and Resources for Further Study Chapter 9 Using Renewable Energy Sources Renewable Energy Sources Green Power Wind Farms Photovoltaic Power Plants Solar Thermal Power Plants Geothermal Power Plants Hydroelectric Power Plants Biomass Power Sources Tidal Power Sources References and Resources for Further Study Chapter 10 On-Site Power Generation Using Renewable Energy Sources Photovoltaic (PV) Power Generation Electricity Storage with PV Systems Grid-Connected PV Systems Building-Mounted PV Systems Site-Mounted PV Arrays Building-Integrated Photovoltaics Financial Incentives for On-Site Solar Power Generation Biomass Power Systems Geothermal Power Systems Wind Turbine Power Systems Turbine Configuration Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems References and Resources for Further Study Chapter 11 Improving a Building’s Material Use Reusing Existing Building Stock Selecting Building Materials Building Materials That Have Recycled Content Material Transportation Impacts Building Materials That are Made from Rapidly Renewable Resources Recycling Construction Waste References and Resources for Further Study Chapter 12 Improving a Building’s Indoor Environment Quality Ventilation Systems for Improved Indoor Air Quality Measuring Indoor Air Quality Mechanical Ventilation Systems Passive Ventilation Systems Hybrid Integrated Ventilation Systems Methods for Improving Indoor Air Quality During Construction Construction Air Quality Control Plan Improving Air Quality During Construction References and Resources for Further Study Chapter 13 The USGBC’s LEED® Green Building Certification Program Sustainability and the USGBC’s LEED[sup(®)] Green Building Certification Program The U.S. Green Building Council USGBC Guiding Principles The LEED Green Building Rating System The Future of LEED Becoming a LEED-Accredited Professional Building Certification References and Resources for Further Study Chapter 14 Becoming a LEED Green Associate LEED Accredited Professional Programs LEED Green Associate Program Preparing for the LEED Green Associate Exam Focused Study Plan USGBC Reference Guide Timeline for LEED Implementation Additional Study Sources Exam Format LEED Green Associate Exam General Topics Study Assessment Guide Appendix A: Project Checklist: LEED Version 3 (2009) Appendix B: LEED Version 3 Study Outline Appendix C: Study Assessment Guide LEED Version 3 Green Associate Appendix D: Study Assessment Guide Answer Key and Focused Study Resources Index A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U V W X