Green Building Fundamentals: Practical Guide to Understanding and Applying Fundamental Sustainable Construction Practices and the LEED System

by Michael Montoya and Michael J. Montoya

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: Cost implications of green building practices, including initial investments, long-term cost benefits, and current market trends. 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 Added information on the new LEED Green Associate designation program Features how to become a LEED Green Associate, with a practice test for preparing for the new LEED Green Associate exam. MARKET: Anyone in the construction or building design field or studying for the LEED-Green Associate exam

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0135111080
• ISBN13: 9780135111086
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.2" x 8.9"