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Author:   Linda Reeder
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 21.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   0.001kg
ISBN:  

9780470401941

ISBN 10:   047040194
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   16 April 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments. Introduction. Chapter 1 RESIDENTIAL RATING SYSTEMS: A COMPARISON. Brief Overview of Residential Rating Systems. Eligibility. Market Penetration and Brand Recognition. Rating Building Performance. Ease of Use. Costs of Compliance. Professional Designation. Home Size Adjustment Factor. Notes. Chapter 2 COMMERCIAL RATING SYSTEMS: A COMPARISON. Brief Overview of Commercial Systems. Eligibility. Market Penetration/Brand Recognition. Rating Building Performance. Ease of Use. Costs of Compliance. Professional Designation. Notes. Chapter 3 ENERGY STAR FOR RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS. ENERGY STAR for Homes. ENERGY STAR for Multifamily High-Rises Pilot Program. Resources. Notes. Chapter 4 LEED FOR HOMES. Eligibility. The Process. The Cost. Third-Party Verification. Home Size Adjustment. Certification Criteria for Homes Three Stories or Fewer. LEED for Homes and ENERGY STAR. LEED for Homes Mid-Rise Pilot Program. Resources. Notes. Chapter 5 NAHB MODEL GREEN HOME BUILDING GUIDELINES. Eligibility. The Process. The Cost. Third-Party Verification. Home Size. Criteria. Resources. Notes. Chapter 6 NATIONAL GREEN BUILDING STANDARD. Eligibility. The Process. The Cost. Third-Party Verification. Certification Criteria. Resources. Notes. Chapter 7 LOCAL AND REGIONAL RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS. Examples of Local and Regional Residential Programs. Examples of Nationwide Residential Programs. Resources. Notes. Chapter 8 ENERGY STAR FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS. Eligibility. Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR. ENERGY STAR for Commercial Buildings. Resources. Notes. Chapter 9 GREEN GLOBES. Eligibility. Green Globes: The ANSI Standard. The Process. The Cost. Third-Party Verification. Certification Criteria. Resources. Notes. Chapter 10 LEED FOR COMMERCIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION. Eligibility. The Process. The Cost. Third-Party Verification. Certification Criteria. Resources. Notes. Chapter 11 LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMMERCIAL PROGRAMS. Examples of Local and Regional Commercial Programs. Resources. Notes. Chapter 12 INTERNATIONAL RATING SYSTEMS. Examples of International Rating Systems. Resources. Notes. Index.

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Guide to Green Building Rating Systems offers a one-stop guide for choosing a green building rating system, reviewing major national ratig systems from a broad and in-depth perspective and discussing how these rating systems work differently for different types of buildings. ( The Midwest Book Review , Summer 2010)

Guide to Green Building Rating Systems offers a one-stop guide for choosing a green building rating system, reviewing major national ratig systems from a broad and in-depth perspective and discussing how these rating systems work differently for different types of buildings. (The Midwest Book Review, Summer 2010)

""Guide to Green Building Rating Systems offers a one-stop guide for choosing a green building rating system, reviewing major national ratig systems from a broad and in-depth perspective and discussing how these rating systems work differently for different types of buildings."" (The Midwest Book Review, Summer 2010)

Guide to Green Building Rating Systems offers a one-stop guide for choosing a green building rating system, reviewing major national ratig systems from a broad and in-depth perspective and discussing how these rating systems work differently for different types of buildings. ( The Midwest Book Review , Summer 2010)

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Linda Reeder, AIA, is an architect practicing in New Haven, Connecticut. Prior to starting her own firm, which is focused on residential projects, she worked on the design of commercial, multi-family, and institutional buildings. The former editor for Building Performance for the AIA's Architects Knowledge Resource Web site, Reeder has taught classes in sustainable design and construction in the Construction Management program at Central Connecticut State University and the Department of Architecture at the University of Hartford.

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