Guide to the LEED AP Homes Exam

Michelle Cottrell

Wiley, Aug 2, 2012 - Architecture - 416 pages

Proven Strategies to Pass the LEEDŽ AP HOMES Exam

Here is the ideal study guide for understanding and preparing for the LEEDŽ AP Homes exam. Written by an expert who is a LEED consultant and partner at Green Education Services—a premier LEED exam preparation provider—Guide to the LEED AP Homes Exam engages readers by breaking down difficult concepts in sustainable design and engineering in a clearly organized, straightforward manner that helps streamline the learning process for those seeking participation in the responsible design and construction of sustainable residential projects that implement green practices. Guide to the LEED AP Homes Exam features:

• An overview of the LEED Green Associate material included in the first portion of the LEED AP exam, along with specific Homes content
• A collection of sample test questions and study tips to reinforce learned material
• An accessible and stimulating approach that fosters quicker retention
• A set of strategies for summarizing critical information and details more effectively
• A wealth of material that includes drawings, charts, and diagrams to help understand concepts visually
• A total of 128 sample flashcards that allow you to study on the go!

Covering the detailed concepts of the LEED for Homes Rating System, this book is an all-inclusive resource for achieving successful results on the LEED AP Homes exam.

About the author

Michelle Cottrell, LEED AP BD+C, ID+C, O+M, Homes, is Vice President and Director of Education at Green Education Services, where she is responsible for curriculum and course development. She is also the founding principal of Design Management Services, a LEED consulting firm that supports project teams through the certification process from design through construction. A LEED Accredited Professional, Cottrell has more than ten years of experience specializing in commercial projects as a sustainable design and LEED consultant.

Green Education Services (greenedu.com) is a leading provider of green jobs training related to LEED, energy auditing, solar, and more for building developers, architects, engineers, interior designers, planners, commercial real estate brokers, and other construction industry professionals. A national member of the U.S. Green Building Council and CAGBC, accredited by the EPA, an approved AIA/CES provider, Green Education Services has helped thousands of professionals throughout the United States prepare for their credentialing exams and maintain their credential as an approved GBCI CE provider.

Other Michelle Cottrell titles available from Wiley: Guide to the LEEDŽ Green Associate Exam; Guide to the LEEDŽ AP Building Design and Construction (BD+C) Exam; Guidebook to the LEEDŽ Certification Process; Guide to the LEEDŽ AP Operations and Maintenance (O+M) Exam; and Guide to the LEEDŽ AP Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) Exam

Bibliographic information

• Title: Guide to the LEED AP Homes Exam; Volume 40 of Wiley Series in Sustainable Design
• Author: Michelle Cottrell
• Publisher: Wiley, 2012
• ISBN: 111833308X, 9781118333082
• Length: 416 pages
• Subjects: Architecture / Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation; Architecture / General