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Description: The Engineering Guide to LEED-New Construction is a unique new resource that gives the reader a solid understanding of the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED-NC rating system, while also offering a practical text for use in real world applications. Haselbach, a LEED-accredited engineer and professor, begins with an introduction to sustainable construction and the USGBC LEED-NC rating system. She then delves into the specific prerequisites and credits used for LEED certification. Finally, several examples of sustainable construction within specific sectors such as the military are presented, indoor air quality is discussed, and the integration of stormwater management into the LEED process is explained. Exercises in the chapters help to reinforce one’s understanding of the LEED system and calculations. Ample references are supplied for further study.
Table of Contents:
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. LEED Sustainable Sites
Chapter 3. LEED Water Efficiency
Chapter 4. LEED Energy and Atmosphere
Chapter 5. LEED Materials and Resources
Chapter 6. LEED Indoor Environmental Quality
Chapter 7. LEED Innovation and Design Process
Chapter 8. A Systematic View of Green
Chapter 9. Department of Defense (DoD)
Sustainable Construction and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Chapter 10. Low-Impact Development and Stormwater Issues
Appendix A: Notation
Appendix B: Definitions
Appendix C: Units
Index
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