Are you or your company interested in pursuing green building? A working knowledge of green design standards will help you get going. To develop environmentally-friendly buildings, start with the IGCC (International Green Construction Code) as a guide to minimum green building requirements. To become acquainted with energy cost savings, reduced energy usage, conservation, and improved thermal efficiency for building materials consult the IECC (International Energy Conservation Code). ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers) codes and standards provide key information regarding a building’s energy consumption, indoor air quality, and acceptable temperature and humidity levels. This article provides specific details regarding individual codes.
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