Adopted in the United States and a number of other countries; LEED certification is the recognized standard for measuring building sustainability. Achieving LEED personal certification or project certification is the best way to demonstrate that the project is truly "green." Written by an architect with over 30 years of international experience; this book provides architects; designers; building owners; and construction engineers with an easy to understand guide to the nuts and bolts of LEED project and personal certification. Written in plain and easy to understand language; this ?hands on? book is designed to assist readers with all aspects of LEED certification. The handbook follows the rigorous third-party commissioning process; beginning with basic LEED concepts; and then carefully explains LEED documentation and technical requirements along with its standards; professional accreditation; and codes. The handbook provides readers with design strategies for sustainable site selection; and design process for high performance building and commissioning. Other important topics include green materials and products selection as well as strategies for ensuring Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ); water efficiency and sanitary waste disposal. This handbook also offers readers a multitude of forms with expert guidance for their completion.Clear and authoritative in scope; LEED Practices and Accreditation Handbook provides architects; builders/owners; construction managers; and engineers with a reference that will help them to offer their clients; peers; and the public at large compelling proof that they have achieved their projects environmental goals and that the building is performing as designed.Instruction for completing LEED checklist and forms Detailed explanation of the third-party commissioning processExplains LEED documentation technical requirementsTopics include green materials and products selection
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Worked for meBy KellyI bought this book to get a handle on perspective drawing for interior design because I wanted to plan out some kitchen and bath renovations that I was working on for the apartments I rent out. So. without much hope that I could learn this skill outside of interior design school. I purchased this book anyway based on the great reviews. I learned a lot in a VERY short amount of time. My first drawings without the book were hideous. Once I started to use the techniques I felt like I could make a useful plan. And also see what the finished room would look like instead of having to visualize everything. I do have some drawing ability (went to fashion design school) but the book is for artists so I am assuming that many people buying it have some degree of drawing or painting ability. Most of the lessons in this book are shown in relation to paintings but the diagrams can be referenced for any kind of use.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Good leisure reading materialBy John ZilliI really enjoy browsing through this book. I have learned new techniques just by reading here and there. The illustrations are rich and motivate you to try to achieve the same results in your work. I wouldnt consider this material suitable for true beginners although I believe we can all benefit from it. The book is not a compilation of magical steps to incredible art. but a guide to better understanding of what you are doing and how to improve upon it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Easy to digestBy A. CreminsHelpful guidance in an easy-to-digest book about a complicated subject. The format and illustrations make it easy to find specific tips and techniques to solidify your approach to perspective. whatever your level. subject matter or medium.
