Becoming a Green Building Professional
A Guide to Careers in Sustainable Architecture, Design, Engineering, Development, and Operations
Erschienen am 2. Juli 2012
304 Seiten
978-1-118-31037-3 (ISBN)
Beschreibung
A career guide for professionals in sustainable architecture,design, planning, development, and related consulting
For those considering a new career or a career change focused ongreen and sustainable building and design, Becoming a GreenBuilding Professional offers practical information oneducational requirements, career options, guidance and tips, andfirst-hand interviews with green building professionals. Perfectfor underemployed architects and other building and designprofessionals who want to reinvent and renew their careers, as wellas students considering such a career, this is a vital andinformative guide to a growing field.
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"For those considering a new career or a career change on green and sustainable design, Becoming a Green Building Professional offers practical information on educational requirements, career options, guidance and tips, and firsthand interviews. Perfect for design and building professionals who want to reinvent and renew their careers as well as students considering such a career, this is a vital and informative guide to a growing field." (ASID Icon, Fall 2012)Weitere Details
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Holley Henderson, LEED AP BD+C/ID+C, provides sustainable consulting and speaking for the built environment and global business strategy, collaborating with owners, design firms, and manufacturers via H2 Ecodesign, a company she launched that has facilitated nearly 3.5 million square feet of green buildings around the world. Holley has served on multiple national USGBC committees including most recently as Chair of the USGBC LEED CI Core Committee; current Vice Chair of the USGBC LEED Market Advisory Committee; and member of the USGBC LEED Steering Committee.
Inhalt
CHAPTER 1
WHY GREEN BUILDINGS?
Our Place
The Need
A Reason to Care
Leadership
Further Incentives
World of Gray
Green building
History of Green Building in the United States
At All Levels
What is a Green Building Professional?
Legacy
Green Jobs Stats
Green as in "Salary"
How to Get Into the Field
On the Horizon
Chapter 2
What Do Green Building Professionals Do?
Common Principles
The Natural Step
Metrics
Integrated Thinking
Multi-faceted Perspective
Chapter 3
Green Building Education
Importance of Eco-Education
Values & Qualities
A Well-Conceived Process
Start Early
Pre-K
Higher Education
Do You Need an "Environmental" Degree?
Building or Green Degree?
Degree Option 1: Building Profession
Undergraduate / Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD or Doctor of Philosophy
Degree Option 2: Specialized Environmental
Multidisciplinary Degrees
Choosing a College
Post-College Educational Options
Training Programs
Time and Results
Format and Forums
Hands-On Training Programs
Continuing Education
Perspectives from Educators
Chapter 4
Fresh Perspectives
Chapter 5
Experience of Green Building Professionals
Early adoption becomes mainstream
How to Get Green Experience
Hands-On Experience
Volunteer--Get Involved!
Mentoring
Internships
Accreditation
The Green Job Search
The Plan
Resources
Tools
Determining a Best Fit
The Green Architect
The Green Contractor or Construction Manager
The Green Civil Engineer
The Green MEP Engineer
The Green Interior Designer
The Green Landscape Architect
The Green Urban Planner
The Green Real Estate Professional
The Green Facility Manager or Owner
Experience + Resources = Results
Chapter 6
Green Building Specialists
A Sprouting New Sector
The Race to Stay Current
Range of roles
Sustainability Consultants
Green Building Consultants
How Green Building Consultants Work
Green Building Consultant Interviews
Higher Level of Green Specialty
Site Specialist
Water Specialist
Energy Specialists
Materials Specialist
Air Specialist
Coming Together for the Future
Chapter 7
Green Building Process & Tools
Process
From Construction to the Entire Process
The Toolbox
Selecting the Best Tool for the Job
Transparency
Green Building Certifications
Environmental Issue Areas
Materials
Indoor Environmental Quality
General Tools
CHAPTER 8
THE BUSINESS OF GREEN BUILDINGS
Financials
CHAPTER 9
THE FUTURE OF GREEN BUILDING
Forecast
Global
United States
Beauty of Age
New Look
The End is the Beginning
