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| Preface | |
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| Introduction to Green Building Fundamentals | |
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| Reference and Resources for Further Study | |
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| Sustainability and the Building Industry | |
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| The Triple Bottom Line | |
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| The Environmental Imperative | |
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| The Economic Imperative | |
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| The Social Imperative | |
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| References and Resources for Further Study | |
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| Sustainable Design and Green Building | |
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| Sustainable Design Practices | |
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| Benefits of Sustainably Designed Projects | |
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| Designing High-Efficiency Buildings | |
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| Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Building Materials | |
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| Natural Resource Use Reduction | |
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| Green Building Practices | |
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| LEED, Follow, or Get Out of the Way | |
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| References and Resources for Further Study | |
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| Evaluating Cost Implications of Green Building | |
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| Cost Implications of Green Building | |
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| Evaluating "Soft" Costs | |
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| Evaluating Capital Costs and Initial Investment | |
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| Life-Cycle Cost and Long-Term Investment Considerations | |
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| Selling and Renting LEED Buildings | |
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| Long-Term Cost Benefits Due to User Productivity | |
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| Building Energy and Water Consumption | |
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| References and Resources for Further Study | |
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| Site Development Considerations | |
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| Evaluating the Project Site | |
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| Developing Damaged Sites | |
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| Brownfield Site Remediation Strategies | |
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| Air Sparging | |
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| Bio Plugs | |
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| Bioremediation | |
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| Bioventing | |
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| Electrokinetic Remediation | |
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| Soil Flushing | |
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| Chemical Oxidation | |
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| Phytoremediation | |
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| Solar Detox | |
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| Encouraging Alternative Transportation Use | |
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| Reducing Disturbance to Natural Ecosystems | |
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| Reducing Heat Island Effects on Ecosystems | |
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| Reducing Pollution from Building and Site Lighting | |
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| Maximizing Efficiency by Using Building Orientation | |
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| References and Resources for Further Study | |
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| Managing Site Water Runoff | |
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| Managing Erosion and Controlling Sedimentation | |
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| Effective Strategies for Stormwater Management | |
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| References and Resources for Further Study | |
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| Improving a Project's Water Use Efficiency | |
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| Improving Water Use Efficiency | |
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| Water-Efficient Landscaping | |
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| Water-Efficient Buildings | |
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| Recycling Wastewater | |
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| Wastewater Retention and Reuse | |
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| Rainwater Reuse | |
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| Infiltration Systems | |
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| Reuse Systems | |
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| Greywater Reuse from Buildings | |
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| References and Resources for Further Study | |
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| Improving a Building's Energy Efficiency | |
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| Efficient Energy Use for Building Systems | |
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| Heating and Cooling Systems | |
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| Passive Solar Heating and Cooling | |
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| Direct Heat Gain | |
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| Indirect Heat Gain | |
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| Isolated Heat Gain | |
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| Maximizing Energy Performance | |
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| References and Resources for Further Study | |
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| Using Renewable Energy Sources | |
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| Renewable Energy Sources | |
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| Green Power | |
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| Wind Farms | |
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| Photovoltaic Power Plants | |
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| Solar Thermal Power Plants | |
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| Geothermal Power Plants | |
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| Hydroelectric Power Plants | |
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| Tidal-Surge-Powered Electricity | |
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| Biomass Power Sources | |
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| Tidal Power Sources | |
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| References and Resources for Further Study | |
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| On-Site Power Generation Using Renewable Energy Sources | |
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| Photovoltaic (PV) Power Generation | |
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| Electricity Storage with PV Systems | |
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| Grid-Connected PV Systems | |
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| Building-Mounted PV Systems | |
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| Site-Mounted PV Arrays | |
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| Building-Integrated Photovoltaics | |
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| Financial Incentives for On-Site Solar Power Generation | |
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| Subsidies | |
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| Net Metering | |
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| Feed-in Tariffs | |
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| Biomass Power Systems | |
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| Geothermal Power Systems | |
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| Wind Turbine Power Systems | |
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| Turbine Configuration | |
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| Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems | |
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| References and Resources for Further Study | |
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| Improving a Building's Material Use | |
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| Reusing Existing Building Stock | |
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| Selecting Building Materials | |
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| Building Materials That Have Recycled Content | |
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| Material Transportation Impacts | |
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| Building Materials That Are Made from Rapidly Renewable Resources | |
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| Recycling Construction Waste | |
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| References and Resources for Further Study | |
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| Improving a Building's Indoor Environment Quality | |
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| Ventilation Systems for Improved Indoor Air Quality | |
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| Measuring Indoor Air Quality | |
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| Mechanical Ventilation Systems | |
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| Passive Ventilation Systems | |
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| Cross-Ventilation | |
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| Stack Ventilation | |
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| Hybrid Integrated Ventilation Systems | |
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| Methods for Improving Indoor Air Quality During Construction | |
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| Construction Air Quality Control Plan | |
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| Improving Air Quality During Construction | |
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| References and Resources for Further Study | |
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| Improving the Building Industry's Environmental Performance: The USGBC's LEED Green Building Rating System | |
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| Sustainability and the USGBC's LEED Green Building Rating System | |
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| The U.S. Green Building Council | |
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| USGBC Guiding Principles | |
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| The LEED Green Building Rating System | |
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| The Future of LEED | |
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| Becoming a LEED-Accredited Professional | |
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| Building Certification | |
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| References and Resources for Further Study | |
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| Improving Individual Environmental Performance: Becoming a LEED-Accredited Professional (LEED[subscript AP]) | |
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| LEED-Accredited Professional Programs and Qualifications | |
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| Preparing for the LEED-NC Accreditation Exam | |
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| Focused Study Plan | |
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| USGBC Reference Guide | |
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| Time Line for LEED Implementation | |
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| Additional Study Sources | |
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| Exam Format | |
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| Exam Specifications | |
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| Checklist: Knowledge of LEED Credit Intents and Requirements | |
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| Checklist: Coordinate Project and Team | |
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| Checklist: Implement LEED Process | |
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| Checklist: Verify, Participate In, and Perform Technical Analyses Required for LEED Credits | |
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| Study Assessment Guide | |
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| LEED-NC Version 2.2 Registered Project Checklist | |
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| Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System LEED Reference Guide Study Outline | |
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| LEED-NC Version 2.2 Professional Accreditation Study Assessment Guide | |
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| Study Assessment Guide Answer Key and Focused Study Resources | |
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| Index | |