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Guide to Green Building Rating Systems (Wiley Series in Sustainable Design)
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The onestop guide for choosing a green building rating systemToday, sustainability is a growing concern for the architects, designers, builders, and owners of commercial and residential buildings. Meeting the requirements of a rating system provides a metric to evaluate and set priorities. But the variety and complexity of methods available to assess the ecofriendliness of a building can seem overwhelming. 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. This easytofollow reference includes:An overview of the major national rating systems, including LEED, Green Globes, the National Green Building Standard, and ENERGY STARAn indepth look at each rating system, including its evolution, objectives, point structure, levels of certification, benefits, and shortcomingsHow the ratings systems work for different types of buildingscommercial, multifamily residential, and singlefamily residential constructionIllustrated case studies from different climate regions with project descriptions, cost data, and lessons learned by design teams, constructors, and ownersAn overview of local, regional, and international rating systemsGuide to Green Building Rating Systems demystifies complex material, making this book an essential reference for building professionals engaged in, or wishing to pursue, sustainable building practices.
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