Green Building Fundamentals, 2nd Edition

The book “Green Building Fundamentals, 2nd Edition” by Mike Montoya — published by Pearson (© 2011) with ISBN 978-0135111086 (print) and 978-0133002980 (eText) — provides a comprehensive guide to sustainable design and green building construction practices.It addresses key topics including sustainability in the building industry, water and energy efficiency, renewable energy use, material-use strategies, indoor environmental quality, and an overview of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED® Green Associate rating system.As a study resource, it includes a dedicated “Focused Study Guide” and an 80-question practice assessment designed to support preparation for the LEED Green Associate credential.It is suitable for exam preparation in sustainable construction credentials or continuing education modules within building and construction license programs.

Green Building Fundamentals, 2nd Edition, This book helps readers understand the fundamental concepts of sustainable design and green building practices, which will soon become common practice on every project. It is also intended as a practical study guide for the LEED Green Associate exam, with a step-by-step study guide and an assessment (a practice exam with 80 questions and a focused discussion for each example). This book includes a discussion on why this topic is important to understand, practice, and teach along with practical examples of methods that are being used to increase a project’s environmental performance and additional study resources/references.

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