This fully updatedGreenSourceguide provides a solid understanding of the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED-NC rating system, explaining step-by-step how to apply it to real-world construction projects.About the Book The Engineering Guide to LEED-New Constructionoffers practical discussions of the main concepts of sustainability and presents detailed equations and exercises that can be used to perform the calculations outlined in LEED-New Construction. ThisGreenSourceguide presents up-to-date, authoritative information on sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy, atmosphere, materials, resources, indoor air quality, innovations in design, and a systematic view of green. This valuable tool for the office or job site features: A practical focus on the LEED-NC rating system and how to apply it Numerous exercises and equations that can be used to perform the calculations outlined in LEED-NC Expert guidance on the main concepts of sustainabilityNew to This Edition: Chapters updated to reflect the USGBC 2009 version of LEED-New Construction Chapter 10 updated to include reference to low-impact development Tables comparing the old (version 2.2) and new (2009) versions of LEED-New Construction New/additional photos of examples of green constructionMarket / Audience Civil Engineers (237,000); Environmental Engineers (49,000); Construction and Mechanical EngineersAuthor Information Liv Haselbach, Ph.D., P.E., LEED-Accredited Professional (Pullman, WA)is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Washington State University. Her teaching and research focus on sustainable construction, pervious concrete, low-impact development, environmental issues with concrete, alternative transportation, and air pollution. Dr. Haselbach serves on many national and international committees, including ASTM E60 (Sustainability), ACI 130 (Sustainability), ASCE LID (Low Impact Development), and ISO TC71/8 Environmental Management of Concrete and Concrete