LEED v4 Practices, Certification, and Accreditation Handbook, Second Edition

__LEED v4 Practices, Certification, and Accreditation Handbook, Second Edition,__ provides users with a practical user-friendly roadmap that presents the guidelines for selecting the LEED v4 rating system to better fit a particular project (e.g. LEED for Building Design and Construction, LEED for Operations and Maintenance, LEED for Interior Design and Construction, LEED for Building Design and Construction, or LEED for Neighborhood Development). In addition, this comprehensive handbook carefully explains the modifications in the credentialing process, including the new 3-Tier system requiring applicants to first take the LEEDTM Green Associate exam, followed by the LEEDTM Professional Accreditation exam. * Practical strategies and guidelines for applying LEED v4 project certification * Annotated tables, checklists, charts, and references to "quantum leap," LEED v4 * Includes case studies with special focus is put on key areas where most errors occur * Demystifies LEED v4 requirements for project as well as personal/professional LEED Certification * Appendixes including sample exam questions, acronyms and abbreviations and a glossary

LEED v4 Practices, Certification, and Accreditation Handbook, Second Edition, provides users with a practical user-friendly roadmap that presents the guidelines for selecting the LEED v4 rating system to better fit a particular project (e.g. LEED for Building Design and Construction, LEED for Operations and Maintenance, LEED for Interior Design and Construction, LEED for Building Design and Construction, or LEED for Neighborhood Development).

In addition, this comprehensive handbook carefully explains the modifications in the credentialing process, including the new 3-Tier system requiring applicants to first take the LEEDTM Green Associate exam, followed by the LEEDTM Professional Accreditation exam.

• Practical strategies and guidelines for applying LEED v4 project certification
• Annotated tables, checklists, charts, and references to "quantum leap," LEED v4
• Includes case studies with special focus is put on key areas where most errors occur
• Demystifies LEED v4 requirements for project as well as personal/professional LEED Certification
• Appendixes including sample exam questions, acronyms and abbreviations and a glossary

Content: Front matter,Copyright,Dedication,Foreword,Preface to Second Edition,Acknowledgments,Introduction – The Green Movement Yesterday and TodayEntitled to full textChapter 1 - The Meaning of “Green Design” and “Sustainability”, Pages 1-28 Chapter 2 - Basic LEEDTM Concepts, Pages 29-70 Chapter 3 - LEEDTM Documentation Process and Technical Requirements, Pages 71-112 Chapter 4 - LEEDTM Professional Accreditation, Standards, and Codes, Pages 113-165 Chapter 5 - Design Strategies and the Green Design Process, Pages 167-220 Chapter 6 - Green Building Materials and Products, Pages 221-301 Chapter 7 - Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), Pages 303-378 Chapter 8 - Water Efficiency and Sanitary Waste, Pages 379-407 Chapter 9 - Impact of Energy and Atmosphere, Pages 409-518 Chapter 10 - Economics of Green Design, Pages 519-562 Acronyms and Abbreviations, Pages 563-572 Glossary, Pages 573-603 Sample Exam Questions, Pages 605-635 Bibliography, Pages 637-641 Subject Index, Pages 643-675 New standards and credit categories have been developed as a part of LEED v4. Described as a "quantum leap," LEED v4 is designed to speed up the credit submittal process for design teams. Updated to demystify LEED v4, this edition covers the expanded topics and principles included in the LEED GA and LEED AP exams. It provides practical strategies and guidelines for applying LEED v4 project certification; annotated tables, checklists, charts, and references to "quantum leap," LEED v4; case studies with special focus is put on key areas where most errors occur, demystifies LEED v4 requirements for project as well as personal/professional LEED certification. The handbook explains the modifications in the credentialing process including the new 3 Tier system requiring applicants to first take the LEED Green Associate exam, followed by the LEED Professional Accreditation exam. -- Edited summary from book