Green Facilities : Industrial and Commercial LEED Certification

Title: Green Facilities : Industrial and Commercial LEED Certification
Author: , Greg Winkler
ISBN: 0071744533 / 9780071744539
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 235
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Year: 2011
Availability: In Stock

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An in-depth guide to greening industrial and commercial facilities

This GreenSource book is a valuable strategy and planning resource for saving money and energy by implementing sustainable production and business operations. Green Facilities: Industrial and Commercial LEED Certification examines a wide range of sustainability factors and reveals how to control costs through focused attention on reduced energy consumption, enhanced equipment efficiency, consistent maintenance, and more-flexible building and human

resource management. Specific industry resources for each strategy are included in this practical guide.

Green Facilities : Industrial and Commercial Leed Certification Covers:

  • LEED certification and other sustainability programs
  • Indoor health and thermal comfort
  • Utilities, including renewable energy and on-site energy generation
  • Operations--indoor chemicals, water management, lighting, cleaning, and more
  • Building features, such as doors, windows, loading docks, insulation, and air infiltration
  • Exterior features, including landscaping, paving, shading, siding, roofing, and more
  • Web resources, software, and government and utility programs

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Preface
Acknowledgments

Chapter 1 : Green Facilities
Chapter 2 : Indoor Health and Thermal Comfort
Chapter 3 : Utilities
Chapter 4 : Operations
Chapter 5 : Building Features
Chapter 6 : Equipment
Chapter 7 : Exterior
Chapter 8 : Resources

Glossary
Index