Green Building Certification Systems: Assessing Sustainability - International System Comparison - Economic Impact of Certifications (Detail Green Books)

Certification systems for buildings aim to make sustainability transparent for the general public and economically feasible for investors. Several hundred systems have been developed since around 1990. "This book provides insight into the many facets of green labels. The most important certificates with their system variants and assessment methods are introduced in detail (BREEAM, LEED, DGNB, MINERGIE) and information on the certification processes and costs is provided. Selected buildings are used to illustrate the core themes, the certification processes and the differences between the various labels. “Green Building Certification Systems” is therefore an important reference book for architects and planners, clients and project managers, as well as manufacturers and construction companies." www.detail.de Principles -- Certification : The System In Detail -- Planning Process And Documentation Requirements -- System Comparison -- Economic Aspects And Market Potentials -- Case Studies -- Summary And Outlook. Thilo Ebert, Natalie Eßig, Gerd Hauser. Bibliography : P. 138-139.