Introduction to the ASHRAE GreenGuide for LEED

Authors

  • Nick Stecky CEM and LEED Accredited President, Nick Stecky Associates

Abstract

This article introduces the concept of sustainability in building
design, construction, and operation, and offers various “green tips” to
aid the integrated design team in developing a green building. In 2002,
the American Society of Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE, and the United States Green Building Council, USGBC, en-
tered into a partnering agreement to team together to promote green
buildings. This GreenGuide was developed by ASHRAE to assist the
USGBC in their efforts at promoting sustainable design.

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Author Biography

Nick Stecky, CEM and LEED Accredited President, Nick Stecky Associates

Mr. Nick Stecky is in the process of starting up an energy and green building consulting firm. He has a Bachelor of Science in engineering and a Master’s Degree in systems science. He holds certifications as a Certified Energy Manager, CEM, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, LEED, and a Six Sigma Green Belt. He has over thirty years of experience in the construction, operation, and management of various facilities including industrial, process, corporate headquarters, and R & D facilities.,

In addition to his business experiences, Nick has been a very active leader in organizations such as the US Green Building Council, AEE, BOMA, IFMA, and ASHRAE. He has served on numerous chapter committees and was the New Jersey ASHRAE chapter president in 1993. He is the president of the NJ Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers and on the board of directors of the New Jersey chapter of the US Green Building Council.

References

ASHRAE GreenGuide, 2003—Editor David L. Grumman

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Published

2023-07-11

How to Cite

Stecky, N. . (2023). Introduction to the ASHRAE GreenGuide for LEED . Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment, 25(1), 63–80. Retrieved from https://journals.riverpublishers.com/index.php/SPEE/article/view/20131

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