Green Facilities: Industrial and Commercial LEED Certification (GreenSource‪)‬

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