USGBC HomesReferenceGuide 2009
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LEED for Homes Reference Guide, Second Edition
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| USGBC | 2009 | 364 |
Navigate your LEED project from registration through certification. The LEED for Homes Reference Guide is the most comprehensive guide for the design, construction and renovation of residential projects. The guide is intended for use by homebuilders. From the creators of the LEED Rating System, USGBC is the leading authority for LEED green building education. This guide will provide you with detailed information on the process for achieving LEED certification, with complete credit and prerequisite information. You’ll also gain access to resources, documentation guidance, standards and implementation information. Applicable rating systems: – LEED for Homes
PDF Catalog
| PDF Pages | PDF Title |
|---|---|
| 9 | Preface |
| 10 | How to Use This Guide |
| 11 | Introduction I. Why Green Homes? II. LEED Green Building Rating Systems |
| 12 | III. LEED for Homes Overview and Process |
| 18 | IV. Supporting Verification Materials V. Home Size Adjustment |
| 23 | Project Profiles Morrisania Homes, Bronx, New York |
| 28 | Pleasant Hill Home, Freeport, Maine |
| 33 | Carsten Crossings, Oakgrove Model, Rocklin, California |
| 39 | Innovation in Design Process |
| 41 | ID 1: Integrated Project Planning |
| 49 | ID 2: Durability Management Process |
| 57 | ID 3: Innovation or Regional Design |
| 61 | Location & Linkages |
| 63 | LL 1: LEED for Neighborhood Development |
| 67 | LL 2: Site Selection |
| 71 | LL 3: Preferred Locations |
| 77 | LL 4: Infrastructure |
| 81 | LL 5: Community Resources / Transit |
| 87 | LL 6: Access to Open Space |
| 91 | Sustainable Sites |
| 93 | SS 1: Site Stewardship |
| 101 | SS 2: Landscaping |
| 123 | SS 3: Local Heat Island Effects |
| 127 | SS 4: Surface Water Management |
| 137 | SS 5: Nontoxic Pest Control |
| 141 | SS 6: Compact Development |
| 145 | Water Efficiency |
| 147 | WE 1: Water Reuse |
| 157 | WE 2: Irrigation System |
| 171 | WE 3: Indoor Water Use |
| 177 | Energy & Atmosphere |
| 181 | EA 1: Optimize Energy Performance |
| 195 | EA 2: Insulation |
| 197 | EA 3: Air Infiltration |
| 201 | EA 4: Windows |
| 207 | EA 5: Heating and Cooling Distribution System |
| 213 | EA 6: Space Heating and Cooling Equipment |
| 219 | EA 7: Water Heating |
| 227 | EA 8: Lighting |
| 231 | EA 9: Appliances |
| 235 | EA 10: Renewable Energy |
| 241 | EA 11: Residential Refrigerant Management |
| 247 | Materials & Resources |
| 249 | MR 1: Material-Efficient Framing |
| 261 | MR 2: Environmentally Preferable Products |
| 275 | MR 3: Waste Management |
| 283 | Indoor Environmental Quality |
| 287 | EQ 1: EPA Indoor airPLUS |
| 291 | EQ 2: Combustion Venting |
| 299 | EQ 3: Moisture Control |
| 305 | EQ 4: Outdoor Air Ventilation |
| 315 | EQ 5: Local Exhaust |
| 321 | EQ 6: Distribution of Space Heating and Cooling |
| 327 | EQ 7: Air Filtering |
| 331 | EQ 8: Contaminant Control |
| 337 | EQ 9: Radon Protection |
| 341 | EQ 10: Garage Pollutant Protection |
| 345 | Awareness & Education |
| 347 | AE 1: Education of the Homeowner or Tenant |
| 351 | AE 2: Education of Building Manager |
| 355 | Glossary |
