Guide to the LEED AP Homes Exam
Published on 28. September 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-1-118-08720-6 (ISBN)
Description
Proven Strategies to Pass the LEED (R) AP HOMES Exam
Here is the ideal study guide for understanding and preparing for the LEED (R) AP Homes exam. Written by an expert who is a LEED consultant and partner at Green Education Services?a premier LEED exam preparation provider?Guide to the LEED AP Homes Exam engages readers by breaking down difficult concepts in sustainable design and engineering in a clearly organized, straightforward manner that helps streamline the learning process for those seeking participation in the responsible design and construction of sustainable residential projects that implement green practices. Guide to the LEED AP Homes Exam features:
An overview of the LEED Green Associate material included in the first portion of the LEED AP exam, along with specific Homes content
A collection of sample test questions and study tips to reinforce learned material
An accessible and stimulating approach that fosters quicker retention
A set of strategies for summarizing critical information and details more effectively
A wealth of material that includes drawings, charts, and diagrams to help understand concepts visually
A total of 128 sample flashcards that allow you to study on the go!
Covering the detailed concepts of the LEED for Homes? Rating System, this book is an all-inclusive resource for achieving successful results on the LEED AP Homes exam.
Here is the ideal study guide for understanding and preparing for the LEED (R) AP Homes exam. Written by an expert who is a LEED consultant and partner at Green Education Services?a premier LEED exam preparation provider?Guide to the LEED AP Homes Exam engages readers by breaking down difficult concepts in sustainable design and engineering in a clearly organized, straightforward manner that helps streamline the learning process for those seeking participation in the responsible design and construction of sustainable residential projects that implement green practices. Guide to the LEED AP Homes Exam features:
An overview of the LEED Green Associate material included in the first portion of the LEED AP exam, along with specific Homes content
A collection of sample test questions and study tips to reinforce learned material
An accessible and stimulating approach that fosters quicker retention
A set of strategies for summarizing critical information and details more effectively
A wealth of material that includes drawings, charts, and diagrams to help understand concepts visually
A total of 128 sample flashcards that allow you to study on the go!
Covering the detailed concepts of the LEED for Homes? Rating System, this book is an all-inclusive resource for achieving successful results on the LEED AP Homes exam.
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English
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New York
United States
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Professional and scholarly
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Height: 274 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
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1057 gr
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978-1-118-08720-6 (9781118087206)
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Michelle Cottrell, LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, O+M, Homes, is Vice President and Director of Education at Green Education Services, where she is responsible for curriculum and course development. She is also the founding principal of Design Management Services, a LEED consulting firm that supports project teams through the certification process from design through construction. A LEED Accredited Professional, Cottrell has more than ten years of experience specializing in commercial projects as a sustainable design and LEED consultant.
Green Education Services (greenedu.com) is a leading provider of green jobs training related to LEED, energy auditing, solar, and more for building developers, architects, engineers, interior designers, planners, commercial real estate brokers, and other construction industry professionals. A national member of the U.S. Green Building Council and CAGBC, accredited by the EPA, an approved AIA/CES provider, Green Education Services has helped thousands of professionals throughout the United States prepare for their credentialing exams and maintain their credential as an approved GBCI CE provider.
Other Michelle Cottrell titles available from Wiley: Guide to the LEED (R) Green Associate Exam; Guide to the LEED (R) AP Building Design and Construction (BD+C) Exam; Guidebook to the LEED (R) Certification Process; Guide to the LEED (R) AP Operations and Maintenance (O+M) Exam; and Guide to the LEED (R) AP Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) Exam
Green Education Services (greenedu.com) is a leading provider of green jobs training related to LEED, energy auditing, solar, and more for building developers, architects, engineers, interior designers, planners, commercial real estate brokers, and other construction industry professionals. A national member of the U.S. Green Building Council and CAGBC, accredited by the EPA, an approved AIA/CES provider, Green Education Services has helped thousands of professionals throughout the United States prepare for their credentialing exams and maintain their credential as an approved GBCI CE provider.
Other Michelle Cottrell titles available from Wiley: Guide to the LEED (R) Green Associate Exam; Guide to the LEED (R) AP Building Design and Construction (BD+C) Exam; Guidebook to the LEED (R) Certification Process; Guide to the LEED (R) AP Operations and Maintenance (O+M) Exam; and Guide to the LEED (R) AP Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) Exam
Content
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction xiii
Part I: Ramping Up 1
Chapter 1 Understanding the Credentialing Process 3
The Tiers of the Credentialing Process 3
The First Tier of the Credentialing System: LEED Green Associate 3
The Second Tier of the Credentialing System: LEED Accredited Professional with Specialty 4
The Third Tier of the Credentialing System: LEED Fellow 4
The Application Process 4
Apply! 5
Register! 5
Schedule! 6
Why Earn LEED Credentials? 6
Chapter 2 Sustainability and LEED Basics Review 7
The Benefits of Green Buildings 8
The Triple Bottom Line 9
The Design and Construction Process 11
The Project Team Members 11
Conventional Projects versus the Integrated Design Approach 11
Do Green Buildings Cost More? 14
USGBC and GBCI 15
Chapter 3 The LEED for Homes Rating System 19
LEED for Homes 19
Eligible Project Types 19
The Categories of LEED 21
Prerequisites and Credits 21
Credit Weightings 23
Participating in the LEED for Homes Certification Program 26
The Five-Step Process 26
Home Size Adjustment 27
Part II: Diving In: The Strategies and Technologies of LEED 29
Chapter 4 Innovation in Design 31
Integrated Project Planning 32
Integrated Project Planning in Relation to LEED Compliance 32
Durability Management Process 35
Durability Management Process in Relation to LEED Compliance 35
Innovative or Regional Design 38
Innovative or Regional Design in Relation to LEED Compliance 38
ID Study Worksheets 40
Chapter 5 Location and Linkages 59
Pathway 1: LEED for Neighborhood Development 60
LEED for Neighborhood Development in Relation to LEED Compliance 60
Pathway 2 61
LL Credit 2: Site Selection 61
LL Credit 3: Preferred Locations 62
LL Credit 4: Existing Infrastructure 62
LL Credit 5: Community Resources/Transit 63
LL Credit 6: Access to Open Space 64
LL Study Worksheets 68
Chapter 6 Sustainable Sites 85
Site Stewardship 85
Site Stewardship in Relation to LEED Compliance 86
Landscaping 90
Landscaping in Relation to LEED Compliance 91
Heat Island Effect 94
Heat Island Effect Reduction in Relation to LEED Compliance 95
Surface Water Management 97
Surface Water Management in Relation to LEED Compliance 97
Nontoxic Pest Control 100
Nontoxic Pest Control in Relation to LEED Compliance 100
Compact Development 102
Compact Development in Relation to LEED Compliance 102
SS Study Worksheets 105
Chapter 7 Water Efficiency 131
Water Reuse 134
Water Reuse in Relation to LEED Compliance 135
Irrigation System 137
Irrigation System in Relation to LEED Compliance 137
Indoor Water Use 140
Indoor Water Use in Relation to LEED Compliance 143
WE Study Worksheets 146
Chapter 8 Energy and Atmosphere 161
Envelope Design 164
Envelope Design in Relation to LEED Compliance 165
Equipment and System Design 172
Equipment and System Design in Relation to LEED Compliance 173
Renewable Energy 181
Renewable Energy in Relation to LEED Compliance 182
Managing Refrigerants 182
Managing Refrigerants in Relation to LEED Compliance 183
EA Study Worksheets 187
Chapter 9 Materials and Resources 223
Material-Efficient Framing 224
Material-Efficient Framing in Relation to LEED Compliance 224
Environmentally Preferable Products 228
Environmentally Preferable Products in Relation to LEED Compliance 233
Waste Management 235
Waste Management in Relation to LEED Compliance 236
MR Study Worksheets 241
Chapter 10 Indoor Environmental Quality 259
Source Removal 261
Source Removal in Relation to LEED Compliance 262
Source Control 265
Source Control in Relation to LEED Compliance 265
Dilution 273
Dilution in Relation to LEED Compliance 273
EQ Study Worksheets 280
Chapter 11 Awareness and Education 327
Education of the Homeowner or Tenant 328
Education of the Homeowner or Tenant in Relation to LEED Compliance 328
Education of the Building Manager 330
Education of the Building Manager in Relation to LEED Compliance 330
AE Study Worksheets 333
Part III: Study Tips and Appendices 341
Chapter 12 Study Tips 343
Preparing for the LEED AP Homes Exam: Week Nine 343
Practice Exam Approach 344
The Testing Center Environment 344
Exam Structure 345
When at the Testing Center 346
Exam Scoring 346
After the Exam 347
Appendices 349
A. LEED for Homes Simplified Project Checklist 349
B. LEED for Homes Accountability Form 355
C. LEED for Homes Durability Risk Evaluation Form 361
D. LEED for Homes Durability Inspection Checklist 362
E. Eligible Project Types 366
F. Main Category Summaries 367
G. Exemplary Performance Summary Chart 371
H. Referenced Standards of LEED for Homes 373
I. Answers to Quiz Questions 377
J. Abbreviations and Acronyms 387
K. Sample Credit 390
L. EA 6: HVAC, ENERGY STAR Requirements 391
Credits 392
Index 395
Sample Flashcards
Introduction xiii
Part I: Ramping Up 1
Chapter 1 Understanding the Credentialing Process 3
The Tiers of the Credentialing Process 3
The First Tier of the Credentialing System: LEED Green Associate 3
The Second Tier of the Credentialing System: LEED Accredited Professional with Specialty 4
The Third Tier of the Credentialing System: LEED Fellow 4
The Application Process 4
Apply! 5
Register! 5
Schedule! 6
Why Earn LEED Credentials? 6
Chapter 2 Sustainability and LEED Basics Review 7
The Benefits of Green Buildings 8
The Triple Bottom Line 9
The Design and Construction Process 11
The Project Team Members 11
Conventional Projects versus the Integrated Design Approach 11
Do Green Buildings Cost More? 14
USGBC and GBCI 15
Chapter 3 The LEED for Homes Rating System 19
LEED for Homes 19
Eligible Project Types 19
The Categories of LEED 21
Prerequisites and Credits 21
Credit Weightings 23
Participating in the LEED for Homes Certification Program 26
The Five-Step Process 26
Home Size Adjustment 27
Part II: Diving In: The Strategies and Technologies of LEED 29
Chapter 4 Innovation in Design 31
Integrated Project Planning 32
Integrated Project Planning in Relation to LEED Compliance 32
Durability Management Process 35
Durability Management Process in Relation to LEED Compliance 35
Innovative or Regional Design 38
Innovative or Regional Design in Relation to LEED Compliance 38
ID Study Worksheets 40
Chapter 5 Location and Linkages 59
Pathway 1: LEED for Neighborhood Development 60
LEED for Neighborhood Development in Relation to LEED Compliance 60
Pathway 2 61
LL Credit 2: Site Selection 61
LL Credit 3: Preferred Locations 62
LL Credit 4: Existing Infrastructure 62
LL Credit 5: Community Resources/Transit 63
LL Credit 6: Access to Open Space 64
LL Study Worksheets 68
Chapter 6 Sustainable Sites 85
Site Stewardship 85
Site Stewardship in Relation to LEED Compliance 86
Landscaping 90
Landscaping in Relation to LEED Compliance 91
Heat Island Effect 94
Heat Island Effect Reduction in Relation to LEED Compliance 95
Surface Water Management 97
Surface Water Management in Relation to LEED Compliance 97
Nontoxic Pest Control 100
Nontoxic Pest Control in Relation to LEED Compliance 100
Compact Development 102
Compact Development in Relation to LEED Compliance 102
SS Study Worksheets 105
Chapter 7 Water Efficiency 131
Water Reuse 134
Water Reuse in Relation to LEED Compliance 135
Irrigation System 137
Irrigation System in Relation to LEED Compliance 137
Indoor Water Use 140
Indoor Water Use in Relation to LEED Compliance 143
WE Study Worksheets 146
Chapter 8 Energy and Atmosphere 161
Envelope Design 164
Envelope Design in Relation to LEED Compliance 165
Equipment and System Design 172
Equipment and System Design in Relation to LEED Compliance 173
Renewable Energy 181
Renewable Energy in Relation to LEED Compliance 182
Managing Refrigerants 182
Managing Refrigerants in Relation to LEED Compliance 183
EA Study Worksheets 187
Chapter 9 Materials and Resources 223
Material-Efficient Framing 224
Material-Efficient Framing in Relation to LEED Compliance 224
Environmentally Preferable Products 228
Environmentally Preferable Products in Relation to LEED Compliance 233
Waste Management 235
Waste Management in Relation to LEED Compliance 236
MR Study Worksheets 241
Chapter 10 Indoor Environmental Quality 259
Source Removal 261
Source Removal in Relation to LEED Compliance 262
Source Control 265
Source Control in Relation to LEED Compliance 265
Dilution 273
Dilution in Relation to LEED Compliance 273
EQ Study Worksheets 280
Chapter 11 Awareness and Education 327
Education of the Homeowner or Tenant 328
Education of the Homeowner or Tenant in Relation to LEED Compliance 328
Education of the Building Manager 330
Education of the Building Manager in Relation to LEED Compliance 330
AE Study Worksheets 333
Part III: Study Tips and Appendices 341
Chapter 12 Study Tips 343
Preparing for the LEED AP Homes Exam: Week Nine 343
Practice Exam Approach 344
The Testing Center Environment 344
Exam Structure 345
When at the Testing Center 346
Exam Scoring 346
After the Exam 347
Appendices 349
A. LEED for Homes Simplified Project Checklist 349
B. LEED for Homes Accountability Form 355
C. LEED for Homes Durability Risk Evaluation Form 361
D. LEED for Homes Durability Inspection Checklist 362
E. Eligible Project Types 366
F. Main Category Summaries 367
G. Exemplary Performance Summary Chart 371
H. Referenced Standards of LEED for Homes 373
I. Answers to Quiz Questions 377
J. Abbreviations and Acronyms 387
K. Sample Credit 390
L. EA 6: HVAC, ENERGY STAR Requirements 391
Credits 392
Index 395
Sample Flashcards