Spokespersons for the Green Building Initiative (GBI) issued the following statement regarding the announcement that the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has debuted an opportunity for…
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Changes to the purpose and scope that reflect advances in green buildings over the last 10 years are proposed for the high performance building standard from…
Free Athena Institute life cycle assessment (LCA) software for buildings now includes the most current environmental impact data for cement and concrete. The Athena Sustainable Materials…
In a deal nearly two years in the making, the International Code Council (ICC) and ASHRAE have signed the final agreement that outlines each organization’s role…
For the first time, code officials, builders, and designers have the option to use an outcome-based approach when complying with local building energy codes. This new…
Owners and design teams working toward high-energy-performance buildings have a potential new ally in the International Green Construction Code (IgCC). The development committee reviewing new proposals…