The Engineering Guide to LEED-New Construction Sustainable Construction for Engineers (GreenSource)

The second edition of the Engineering Guide to LEED-New Construction has been fully revised for version 3.0 of the LEED-New Construction rating system (LEED-2009). This practical resource contains detailed equations and exercises, as well as valuable information on real-world applications of LEED-NC in military, low-impact development (LID), and other sectors. The information will enable you to acquire the skills needed to apply LEED-NC to sustainable construction projects. 464 pp.

Coverage includes:

• Introduction to the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED-NC rating system
• Sustainable sites
• Water efficiency
• Energy and atmosphere
• Materials and resources
• Indoor environmental quality
• Innovation in design and regional priorities
• A systematic view of green and minimum program requirements
• Department of Defense sustainable construction and indoor air quality (IAQ)
• Low-impact development

Table of Contents:

• Chapter 1. Introduction
• Chapter 2. LEED Sustainable Sites
• Chapter 3. LEED Water Efficiency
• Chapter 4. LEED Energy and Atmosphere
• Chapter 5. LEED Materials and Resources
• Chapter 6. LEED Indoor Environmental Quality
• Chapter 7. LEED Innovation in Design Process and Regional Priorities
• Chapter 8. A Systematic View of Green and Minimum Program Requirements
• Chapter 9. Department of Defense (DoD) Sustainable Construction and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
• Chapter 10. Low-Impact Development and Stormwater Issues;