Cottrell Guide to the LEED AP Homes Exam

1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-1-118-33308-2
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 416 Seiten, E-Book

Reihe: Wiley Series in Sustainable Design

Proven Strategies to Pass the LEED® AP HOMESExam
Here is the ideal study guide for understanding and preparingfor the LEED® AP Homes exam. Written by an expert who is aLEED consultant and partner at Green Education Services--apremier LEED exam preparation provider--Guide to the LEED APHomes Exam engages readers by breaking down difficult conceptsin sustainable design and engineering in a clearly organized,straightforward manner that helps streamline the learning processfor those seeking participation in the responsible design andconstruction of sustainable residential projects that implementgreen practices. Guide to the LEED AP Homes Examfeatures:
* An overview of the LEED Green Associate material included inthe first portion of the LEED AP exam, along with specific Homescontent
* A collection of sample test questions and study tips toreinforce learned material
* An accessible and stimulating approach that fosters quickerretention
* A set of strategies for summarizing critical information anddetails more effectively
* A wealth of material that includes drawings, charts, anddiagrams to help understand concepts visually
* A total of 128 sample flashcards that allow you to study on thego!
Covering the detailed concepts of the LEED for Homes(TM)Rating System, this book is an all-inclusive resource for achievingsuccessful results on the LEED AP Homes exam.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cottrell, Michelle

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I. Ramping Up
Chapter 1. Understanding the Credentialing Process
Chapter 2. Sustainability and LEED Basics Review
Chapter 3. The LEED for Homes Rating System
Part II. Diving In: The Strategies and Technologies of LEED
Chapter 4. Innovation in Design
Chapter 5. Location and Linkages
Chapter 6. Sustainable Sites
Chapter 7. Water Efficiency
Chapter 8. Energy and Atmosphere
Chapter 9. Materials and Resources
Chapter 10. Indoor Environmental Quality
Chapter 11. Awareness and Education
Part III. Study Tips and Appendices
Chapter 12. Study Tips
Appendices
A.LEED for Homes Simplified Checklist
B. LEED for Homes Accountability Form
C. LEED for Homes Durability Risk Evaluation Form
D. LEED for Homes Durability Inspection Checklist
E. Eligible Project Types
F. Main Category Summaries
G. Exemplary Performance Summary Chart
H. Referenced Standards of LEED for Homes
I. Answers to Quiz Questions
J. Abbreviations and Acronyms
K. Sample Credit
L. EA 6: HVAC, ENERGY STAR Requirements
Credits
Index
Sample Flashcards

Über Autor(innen)

Michelle Cottrell, LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, O+M, Homes, isVice President and Director of Education at Green EducationServices, where she is responsible for curriculum and coursedevelopment. She is also the founding principal of DesignManagement Services, a LEED consulting firm that supports projectteams through the certification process from design throughconstruction. A LEED Accredited Professional, Cottrell has morethan ten years of experience specializing in commercial projects asa sustainable design and LEED consultant.
Green Education Services (greenedu.com) is a leadingprovider of green jobs training related to LEED, energy auditing,solar, and more for building developers, architects, engineers,interior designers, planners, commercial real estate brokers, andother construction industry professionals. A national member of theU.S. Green Building Council and CAGBC, accredited by the EPA, anapproved AIA/CES provider, Green Education Services has helpedthousands of professionals throughout the United States prepare fortheir credentialing exams and maintain their credential as anapproved GBCI CE provider.
Other Michelle Cottrell titles available from Wiley: Guide tothe LEED® Green Associate Exam; Guide to the LEED® APBuilding Design and Construction (BD+C) Exam; Guidebook to theLEED® Certification Process; Guide to the LEED® APOperations and Maintenance (O+M) Exam; and Guide to theLEED® AP Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) Exam