Green Building Fundamentals, 2nd edition

This material is suitable for courses that cover the fundamental concepts of sustainable design and green building and courses that cover the LEED-Green Associate exam. This material also supplements materials used for commercial construction means and methods.

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This book helps students 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 guide for becoming a LEED Green Associate, with a step-by-step study guide and a study assessment (a practice exam with 80 sample questions and a focused discussion for each example) This book includes a discussion on why this topic is important to understand, practice, and teach. This book includes practical examples of methods that are being used to increase a project’s environmental performance, including additional study resources and references.

• Covers cost implications of green building practices, including initial investments, long-term cost benefits, and current market trends.
• Provides students with 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.

• Updated to the most recent technologies and current global statistics
• New animations, key terms, and review questions online
• Completely revised project checklist and study guide

• Updated content detailing USGBC’s LEED Green Building Rating System

• Features how to become a LEED Green Associate, with a study guide and practice test for preparing for the new LEED Green Associate exam.¿

• Updated references for further study