Guide to green building rating systems : understanding LEED, Green Globes, Energy Star, the National Green Building Standard, and more /

"Guide to Green Building Rating Systems informs readers about the rating system selection process. Comparing essential issues such as cost, ease of use, and building performance, this book offers solid guidance that will help readers find the rating system that best fits their needs. The book d...

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Main Author: Reeder, Linda (Architect)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, ©2010.
Series:Wiley book on sustainable design.
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Online Access:CONNECT
Table of Contents:
  • Front Matter
  • Residential Rating Systems: A Comparison
  • Commercial Rating Systems: A Comparison
  • Energy Star for Residential Projects
  • Leed for Homes
  • Nahb Model Green Home Building Guidelines
  • National Green Building Standard
  • Local and Regional Residential Programs
  • Energy Star for Commercial Buildings
  • Green Globes
  • Leed for Commercial New Construction
  • Local and Regional Commercial Programs
  • International Rating Systems
  • Index.
  • Residential rating systems : a comparison
  • Commercial rating systems : a comparison
  • Energy Star for residential projects
  • LEED for homes
  • NAHB model green home building guidelines
  • National Green Building Standard
  • Local and regional residential programs
  • Energy Star for commercial buildings
  • Green Globes
  • LEED for commercial new construction
  • Local and regional commercial programs
  • International rating systems.