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Guide to the LEED AP Homes Exam: (40 Wiley Series in Sustainable Design)

Guide to the LEED AP Homes Exam: (40 Wiley Series in Sustainable Design)

          
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Proven Strategies to Pass the LEED® AP HOMES Exam Here is the ideal study guide for understanding and preparing for the LEED® AP Homes exam. Written by an expert who is a LEED consultant and partner at Green Education Services—a premier LEED exam preparation provider—Guide to the LEED AP Homes Exam engages readers by breaking down difficult concepts in sustainable design and engineering in a clearly organized, straightforward manner that helps streamline the learning process for those seeking participation in the responsible design and construction of sustainable residential projects that implement green practices. Guide to the LEED AP Homes Exam features: An overview of the LEED Green Associate material included in the first portion of the LEED AP exam, along with specific Homes content A collection of sample test questions and study tips to reinforce learned material An accessible and stimulating approach that fosters quicker retention A set of strategies for summarizing critical information and details more effectively A wealth of material that includes drawings, charts, and diagrams to help understand concepts visually A total of 128 sample flashcards that allow you to study on the go! Covering the detailed concepts of the LEED for Homes™ Rating System, this book is an all-inclusive resource for achieving successful results on the LEED AP Homes exam.

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments xi Introduction xiii Part I: Ramping Up 1 Chapter 1 Understanding the Credentialing Process 3 The Tiers of the Credentialing Process 3 The First Tier of the Credentialing System: LEED Green Associate 3 The Second Tier of the Credentialing System: LEED Accredited Professional with Specialty 4 The Third Tier of the Credentialing System: LEED Fellow 4 The Application Process 4 Apply! 5 Register! 5 Schedule! 6 Why Earn LEED Credentials? 6 Chapter 2 Sustainability and LEED Basics Review 7 The Benefits of Green Buildings 8 The Triple Bottom Line 9 The Design and Construction Process 11 The Project Team Members 11 Conventional Projects versus the Integrated Design Approach 11 Do Green Buildings Cost More? 14 USGBC and GBCI 15 Chapter 3 The LEED for Homes Rating System 19 LEED for Homes 19 Eligible Project Types 19 The Categories of LEED 21 Prerequisites and Credits 21 Credit Weightings 23 Participating in the LEED for Homes Certification Program 26 The Five-Step Process 26 Home Size Adjustment 27 Part II: Diving In: The Strategies and Technologies of LEED 29 Chapter 4 Innovation in Design 31 Integrated Project Planning 32 Integrated Project Planning in Relation to LEED Compliance 32 Durability Management Process 35 Durability Management Process in Relation to LEED Compliance 35 Innovative or Regional Design 38 Innovative or Regional Design in Relation to LEED Compliance 38 ID Study Worksheets 40 Chapter 5 Location and Linkages 59 Pathway 1: LEED for Neighborhood Development 60 LEED for Neighborhood Development in Relation to LEED Compliance 60 Pathway 2 61 LL Credit 2: Site Selection 61 LL Credit 3: Preferred Locations 62 LL Credit 4: Existing Infrastructure 62 LL Credit 5: Community Resources/Transit 63 LL Credit 6: Access to Open Space 64 LL Study Worksheets 68 Chapter 6 Sustainable Sites 85 Site Stewardship 85 Site Stewardship in Relation to LEED Compliance 86 Landscaping 90 Landscaping in Relation to LEED Compliance 91 Heat Island Effect 94 Heat Island Effect Reduction in Relation to LEED Compliance 95 Surface Water Management 97 Surface Water Management in Relation to LEED Compliance 97 Nontoxic Pest Control 100 Nontoxic Pest Control in Relation to LEED Compliance 100 Compact Development 102 Compact Development in Relation to LEED Compliance 102 SS Study Worksheets 105 Chapter 7 Water Efficiency 131 Water Reuse 134 Water Reuse in Relation to LEED Compliance 135 Irrigation System 137 Irrigation System in Relation to LEED Compliance 137 Indoor Water Use 140 Indoor Water Use in Relation to LEED Compliance 143 WE Study Worksheets 146 Chapter 8 Energy and Atmosphere 161 Envelope Design 164 Envelope Design in Relation to LEED Compliance 165 Equipment and System Design 172 Equipment and System Design in Relation to LEED Compliance 173 Renewable Energy 181 Renewable Energy in Relation to LEED Compliance 182 Managing Refrigerants 182 Managing Refrigerants in Relation to LEED Compliance 183 EA Study Worksheets 187 Chapter 9 Materials and Resources 223 Material-Efficient Framing 224 Material-Efficient Framing in Relation to LEED Compliance 224 Environmentally Preferable Products 228 Environmentally Preferable Products in Relation to LEED Compliance 233 Waste Management 235 Waste Management in Relation to LEED Compliance 236 MR Study Worksheets 241 Chapter 10 Indoor Environmental Quality 259 Source Removal 261 Source Removal in Relation to LEED Compliance 262 Source Control 265 Source Control in Relation to LEED Compliance 265 Dilution 273 Dilution in Relation to LEED Compliance 273 EQ Study Worksheets 280 Chapter 11 Awareness and Education 327 Education of the Homeowner or Tenant 328 Education of the Homeowner or Tenant in Relation to LEED Compliance 328 Education of the Building Manager 330 Education of the Building Manager in Relation to LEED Compliance 330 AE Study Worksheets 333 Part III: Study Tips and Appendices 341 Chapter 12 Study Tips 343 Preparing for the LEED AP Homes Exam: Week Nine 343 Practice Exam Approach 344 The Testing Center Environment 344 Exam Structure 345 When at the Testing Center 346 Exam Scoring 346 After the Exam 347 Appendices 349 A. LEED for Homes Simplified Project Checklist 349 B. LEED for Homes Accountability Form 355 C. LEED for Homes Durability Risk Evaluation Form 361 D. LEED for Homes Durability Inspection Checklist 362 E. Eligible Project Types 366 F. Main Category Summaries 367 G. Exemplary Performance Summary Chart 371 H. Referenced Standards of LEED for Homes 373 I. Answers to Quiz Questions 377 J. Abbreviations and Acronyms 387 K. Sample Credit 390 L. EA 6: HVAC, ENERGY STAR Requirements 391 Credits 392 Index 395 Sample Flashcards


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781118330975
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: 40 Wiley Series in Sustainable Design
  • ISBN-10: 1118330978
  • Publisher Date: 06 Aug 2012
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 416


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