Becoming a Green Building Professional Paperback - 2012

From the rear cover

Here is the completely up-to-date guide to today's careers in sustainable building and design--a clear and concise survey of the field and advice for navigating a successful career. Filled with firsthand interviews with green building professionals, it covers everything from educational requirements and design specialties to the many directions in which a career in green building and design can go.

Becoming a Green Building Professional answers these key questions:

• What do green building professionals do?
• What are the educational requirements for green building professionals?
• What types of jobs are out there?
• How does one get green building experience? What is the future of the green building profession?

From the jacket flap

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.