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Record Nr.

UNINA9911020459803321

Autore

Reeder Linda

Titolo

Guide to green building rating systems : understanding LEED, Green Globes, Energy Star, the National Green Building Standard, and more / / Linda Reeder [[electronic resource]]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley, c2010

ISBN

1-118-25989-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xiv, 222 p. ) : ill., maps ;

Collana

Wiley book on sustainable design

Disciplina

720/.47

Soggetti

Sustainable buildings - Evaluation

Sustainable construction - Standards

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Engineering & Applied Sciences

Civil Engineering

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

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.

Sommario/riassunto

"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 demystifies complex material, making this book an essential reference for building professionals engaged in, or wishing to pursue, sustainable building practices."--Jacket.