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Building an Emerald City - A Guide to Creating Green Building Policies and Programs (Paperback, 2nd None Ed.) Loot Price: R858

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Building an Emerald City - A Guide to Creating Green Building Policies and Programs (Paperback, 2nd None Ed.): Lucia Athens

Building an Emerald City - A Guide to Creating Green Building Policies and Programs (Paperback, 2nd None Ed.)

Lucia Athens

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In 2000, Seattle, Washington, became the first U.S. city to officially adopt the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) "Silver" standards for its own major construction projects. In the midst of a municipal building boom, it set new targets for building and remodeling to LEED guidelines. Its first LEED certified project, the Seattle Justice Center, was completed in 2002. The city is now home to one of the highest concentrations of LEED buildings in the world.

"Building an Emerald City" is the story of how Seattle transformed itself into a leader in sustainable "green" building, written by one of the principal figures in that transformation. It is both a personal account--filled with the experiences and insights of an insider--and a guide for anyone who wants to bring about similar changes in any city. It includes "best practice" models from municipalities across the nation, supplemented by the contributions of "guest authors" who offer stories and tips from their own experiences in other cities.

Intended as a "roadmap" for policy makers, public officials and representatives, large-scale builders and land developers, and green advocates of every stripe, "Building an Emerald City" is that rare book--one that is both inspirational and practical.

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Imprint:	Island Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2009
First published:	October 2009
Authors:	Lucia Athens
Dimensions:	267 x 204 x 4mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	224
Edition:	2nd None Ed.
ISBN-13:	978-1-59726-584-3
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Landscape art & architecture > City & town planning - architectural aspects Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > Urban & municipal planning > General Promotions
LSN:	1-59726-584-5
Barcode:	9781597265843