LEED v4 Practices, Certification, and Accreditation Handbook

LEED v4 Practices, Certification, and Accreditation Handbook, Second Edition, provides users with a practical user-friendly roadmap that presents the guidelines for selecting the LEED v4 rating system to better fit a particular project (e.g. LEED for Building Design and Construction, LEED for Operations and Maintenance, LEED for Interior Design and Construction, LEED for Building Design and Construction, or LEED for Neighborhood Development).

In addition, this comprehensive handbook carefully explains the modifications in the credentialing process, including the new 3-Tier system requiring applicants to first take the LEED™ Green Associate exam, followed by the LEED™ Professional Accreditation exam.

• Practical strategies and guidelines for applying LEED v4 project certification
• Annotated tables, checklists, charts, and references to "quantum leap," LEED v4
• Includes case studies with special focus is put on key areas where most errors occur
• Demystifies LEED v4 requirements for project as well as personal/professional LEED Certification
• Appendixes including sample exam questions, acronyms and abbreviations and a glossary

Sam Kubba is the principal partner of The Consultants' Collaborative, a firm noted for its work in sustainable architecture, interior design and project management. Dr. Kubba has extensive experience in all types and all aspects of architecture, interior design and construction. These include hospitality, corporate facilities, retail, renovations, restaurants and high-rise commercial structures.