The Engineering Guide to LEED-New Construction (Green Source) - Rilegato

Haselbach, Liv

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ISBN 10: 0071489932 ISBN 13: 9780071489935

Casa editrice: McGraw-Hill Education, 2008

Riassunto

Acquire the skills needed to apply the LEED-New Construction rating system to any green construction project

The Engineering Guide to LEED-New Construction provides a solid understanding of the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED-NC rating system, explaining step-by-step how to apply it to real-world construction projects.

This much-needed reference offers practical discussions of the main concepts of sustainability, and also presents detailed equations and exercises that can be used to perform the calculations outlined in LEED-NC. You will find authoritative information on sustainable sites…water efficiency… energy and atmosphere…materials and resources…indoor environmental quality…innovations in design…a systematic view of green…and many other topics related to sustainability in construction. A valuable tool for the office or job site, The Engineering Guide to LEED-New Construction features:

• A practical focus on the LEED-NC rating system and how to apply it
• Numerous exercises and equations that can be used to perform the calculations outlined in LEED-NC
• Expert guidance on the main concepts of sustainability
• A wealth of information on innovation in design

Inside this Cutting-Edge Guide to Sustainable Construction

• Introduction to the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED-NC Rating System • Sustainable Sites • Water Efficiency • Energy and Atmosphere • Materials and Resources • Indoor Environmental Quality • Innovation in Design • A Systematic View of Green • Department of Defense Sustainable Construction _ Low Impact Development

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Informazioni sull?autore

Liv Haselbach is currently a faculty member in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of South Carolina. She is a licensed engineer and U.S. Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional with 30 years of experience in the field. The author of numerous articles for industry journals, Dr. Haselbach was the founding owner of a civil/environmental engineering firm specializing in land development and regulatory compliance.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: McGraw-Hill Education
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0071489932
• ISBN 13: 9780071489935
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 392
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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