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Becoming a green building professional

Henderson, Holley 1971- (Author).

Summary: Sustainable building and design continue to be significant growth areas in a down economy, and many building professionals are reinventing or distinguishing their careers with a focus on this ever-evolving area. Written by a green building and consulting professional with international experience, Becoming a Green Building Professional gives you access to everything you need to find your path in this exciting field.You'll explore the need for green buildings, what it means to be a green building pro-fessional, how to get into the field, and what's on the green building horizon. Plus, you'll find: Common principles of green building professionals. Green building education How to get green experience. What to expect in a green job search. Green building processes and tools. Whether you're a student or a professional, you'll find Becoming a Green Building Professional both instructive and inspiring.

Record details

ISBN: 0470951435 (pbk.)
ISBN: 9780470951439 (pbk.)
Physical Description: xx, 394 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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Publisher: Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, [2012]
Copyright: ©2012

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Why build green? -- What do green building professionals do? -- Green building education -- Experience of green building professionals -- Sustainability and green building consultants -- Green building process and tools -- Green building impact areas, people, and tools -- The business of green buildings -- The future of green building.