Green Facilities: Industrial and Commercial LEED Certification (GreenSource) (McGraw-Hill's Greensource)

by Greg Winkler (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2011

  $124.02

  This is 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.