<P style="MARGIN: 0px">This book helps readers understand the fundamental concepts of sustainable design and green building practices, which will soon become common practice on every project. It is also intended as a practical study guide for the LEED Green Associate exam, with a step-by-step study guide and an assessment (a practice exam with 80 questions and a focused discussion for each example). This book includes a discussion on why this topic is important to understand, practice, and teach along with practical examples of methods that are being used to increase a project's environmental performance and additional study resources/references. Some features include:</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <LI><B>Covers cost implications of green building practices</B>, including initial investments, long-term cost benefits, and current market trends. <LI><B>Provides a practical guide</B> to understanding fundamental sustainable design and green building practices. <LI><B>Includes a Focused Study Guide</B> that helps readers prepare for the LEED-Green Associate exam. </LI> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"><B>Plus! A companion student website, "MyGreenTradesKit", is now available!</B> for a brief demonstration of this outstanding resource.</P>