Green Facilities: Industrial and Commercial LEED Certification (GreenSource) (Mcgraw-hill's Greensource Series)

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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