To receive the LEED AP Homes credential, professionals in residential design and construction need to take the LEED AP Homes exam and demonstrate advanced knowledge in green building practices. This book provides architects, interiordesigners, and home builders with a clearly organized study guide to this exam. Authored by an expert who teaches seminars on LEED exam prep, this guide stands out from the competition in its engaging style and stimulating approach, featuring sample quizzes, more than 100 sample flashcards, and many drawings, charts, and diagrams to illustrate concepts throughout. INDICE: AcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I. Ramping UpChapter 1. Understanding the Credentialing ProcessChapter 2. Sustainability and LEED Basics ReviewChapter 3. The LEED for Homes Rating SystemPart II. Diving In: The Strategies and Technologies of LEEDChapter 4. Innovation in DesignChapter 5. Location and LinkagesChapter 6. Sustainable SitesChapter 7. Water EfficiencyChapter 8. Energy and AtmosphereChapter 9. Materials and ResourcesChapter 10. Indoor Environmental QualityChapter 11. Awareness and EducationPart III. Study Tips and AppendicesChapter 12. Study TipsAppendicesA.LEED for Homes Simplified ChecklistB. LEED for Homes Accountability FormC. LEED for Homes Durability Risk Evaluation FormD. LEED for Homes Durability Inspection ChecklistE. Eligible Project TypesF. Main Category SummariesG. Exemplary Performance Summary ChartH. Referenced Standards of LEED for HomesI. Answers to Quiz QuestionsJ. Abbreviations and AcronymsK. Sample CreditL. EA 6: HVAC, ENERGY STAR RequirementsCreditsIndexSample Flashcards
- ISBN: 978-1-118-08720-6
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 416
- Fecha Publicación: 19/09/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés