Green Facilities : Industrial and Commercial LEED Certification

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

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