Title: 2012 International green construction code : a member of the international code family.
Authors: International Code Council; American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers.; U.S. Green Building Council.; Illuminating Engineering Society of North America.
Publisher: International Code Council,
Year: 2012
Subjects: Sustainable buildings Design and construction Standards; Buildings Energy conservation Standards.; Standards, Engineering.; Architecture and energy conservation Standards.
Abstract: "As high-performance, green buildings become increasingly important in today's construction industry, the '2012 International Green Construction Code' (IGCC) presents a valuable resource. The codebook builds on existing codes to broaden and strengthen building provisions that regulate the green design and performance of new and renovated buildings. It is enhanced by the addition of ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1, a set of technically rigorous requirements that cover critical topics, including water use efficiency, indoor environmental quality, energy efficiency, materials and resource use, and the building's impact on its site and community. The end result: an effective tool that will allow the buildings of the future to reap the rewards of improved design and construction practices."--Publisher description.
Contents: 2012 International green construction code -- Standard for the design of high-performance green buildings, except low-rise residential buildings.