Download or read book Comparison of the National Green Building Standard ICC 700 2008 and LEED for Homes to the Residential Provisions of the 2009 IECC for the Delaware Green for Green Program written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adhering to Delaware's Green for Green program specifications results in homes being built to more energy-efficient levels than the 2009 IECC levels. Specifically: - Certifying at the Silver Performance Level for the ICC 700 standard using either the Prescriptive or Performance Paths will result in a residential building that is more efficient than if the building only complied with the 2009 IECC. - Certifying at the Silver level under LEED for Homes standard, including mandatory compliance with ENERGY STAR 2006 and earning two additional energy points will result in a residential building that is more efficient than if the building only complied with the 2009 IECC.

Download or read book Energy Provisions of the ICC 700 LEED for Homes and ENERGY STAR Mapped to the 2009 IECC written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This document provides the results of a comparison of building energy efficient elements of the ICC-700 National Green Building Standard, LEED for Homes, and ENERGY STAR versions 2, 2.5, and 3.0 to the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (2009 IECC). This comparison will provide a tool for states and local municipalities as they consider adoption of these programs. The comparison is presented in a series of appendices. The first appendix provides a summary chart that visually represents the comprehensive comparison of the programs to the 2009 IECC topic areas. Next there are a series of individual tables (one appendix for each program) that include the specific program mapping to the 2009 IECC elements with comments that briefly discuss how well the elements mapped. Finally, a comprehensive table is included that shows all five of the programs mapped to the 2009 IECC elements to allow a detailed comparison.

Download or read book National Green Building Standard written by National Association of Home Builders (U.S.) and published by Builderbooks. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This companion to the ANSI-approved ICC 700-2008 "National Green Building Standard" is a useful resource for any designer or builder using the ICC 700-2008 as a rating system for developing or renovating residential properties of all types to reduce their relative environmental impact.

Download or read book National Green Building Standard 2008 written by National Association of Home Builders (U.S.) and published by Builderbooks. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first ANSI consensus standard on sustainable green building for residential construction, this text provides the green practices that can be incorporated into new homes including multifamily buildings, home remodeling and additions, and the site upon which the green homes are located.

Download or read book Icc Ashrae 700 2015 National Green Building Standard written by Nahb and published by Builderbooks. This book was released on 2016 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ICC/ASHRAE 700-2015 National Green Building Standard(TM) (NGBS) has been approved by the American National Standards Institute for all types of sustainable residential construction. A collaborative effort of the International Code Council, ASHRAE and the National Association of Home Builders, NGBS outlines a variety of green practices that can be incorporated into new homes and multifamily buildings, as well as hotels, dormitories and land developments. The Standard also delivers stand-alone chapters for both home remodeling and additions and renovations of multifamily buildings. The green practices address site and lot design, preparation and development; resource, energy and water efficiency; indoor environmental quality; and operation, maintenance and building owner education. Four levels--Bronze, Silver, Gold and Emerald--enable residential professionals to integrate sustainability and high performance at a level most appropriate for their businesses and specific housing markets. Changes for the 2015 Edition The 2015 edition incorporates changes that better align the NGBS with the I-codes, expands the application of innovative practices and builds upon years of building and certifying to NGBS. Some of the more notable updates include: - Substantial revisions to the Energy Efficiency chapter, which now has more stringent rating levels based upon whole-house energy savings that are above the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code. - A comprehensive update of the exterior and interior lighting provisions including common areas in multifamily building. - Mandatory installation of carbon monoxide alarms for all buildings, regardless of level of certification or local code. - Revamped stormwater management options that encourage low-impact development practices. - Greater emphasis on and recognition of multi-modal transportation options including bicycle parking, pedestrian connectivity, proximity to transit and electric-vehicle charging. - New references in the Resource Efficiency chapter for Environmental Product Declarations for both specific and industry-wide products. This latest edition includes everything needed to design, construct or remodel any residential project to the most current sustainable and green building criteria available - all under one roof!

Download or read book National Green Building Standard 2012 written by and published by . This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Changes to the 2012 ICC-700 National Green Building Standard™ (the original standard was published in 2008) makes it easier to use, align provisions with the latest model codes, and build upon the years of experience of building and certifying to the 2008 edition. Among the areas updated are the following: The Energy Efficiency Chapter has been substantially revised with the new more stringent rating levels based on whole-house energy savings above the 2009 International Energy Efficiency Code. The remodeling provisions have been incorporated into two new stand-alone chapters and include options for rating an entire remodeled building or achieving minimum compliance for a remodeled functional area such as a kitchen, bathroom, basement or addition. The point assignments for Water Efficiency practices have been reanalyzed to achieve an improved internal consistency with regard to actual water savings. The durability provisions have been reorganized, expanded and compiled into a single section as part of the Resource Efficiency Chapter

Download or read book An Introduction to the ICC 700 2008 National Green Building Standard written by International Code Council and published by International Code Council. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces the ICC 700-2008 National Green Building Standard that was developed in a collaborative effort between the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the International Code Council (ICC). The ICC 700-2008 is the first and only true-consensus-based standard for residential green building, and is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This introductory guide, published by the International Code Council, looks at the history, intent, organization and application of the standard. Check out our app, DEWALT Mobile Pro(tm). This free app is a construction calculator with integrated reference materials and access to hundreds of additional calculations as add-ons. To learn more, visit dewalt.com/mobilepro.

Download or read book Energy Efficiency Standards and Green Building Certification Systems Used by the Department of Defense for Military Construction and Major Renovations written by Committee to Evaluate Energy-Efficiency and Sustainability Standards Used by the Department of Defense for Military Construction and Repair and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2013-06-18 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Congress has an ongoing interest in ensuring that the 500,000 buildings and other structures owned and operated by the Department of Defense (DOD) are operated effectively in terms of cost and resource use. Section 2830 of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to the congressional defense committees on the energy-efficiency and sustainability standards used by DOD for military construction and major renovations of buildings. DOD's report must include a cost-benefit analysis, return on investment, and long-term payback for the building standards and green building certification systems, including: (A) American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 189.1-2011 for the Design of High-Performance, Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential. (B) ASHRAE Energy Standard 90.1-2010 for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential. (C) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver, Gold, and Platinum certification for green buildings, as well as the LEED Volume certification. (D) Other American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited standards. DOD's report to the congressional defense committees must also include a copy of DOD policy prescribing a comprehensive strategy for the pursuit of design and building standards across the department that include specific energy-efficiency standards and sustainable design attributes for military construction based on the cost-benefit analysis, return on investment, and demonstrated payback required for the aforementioned building standards and green building certification systems. Energy-Efficiency Standards and Green Building Certification Systems Used by the Department of Defense for Military Construction and Major Renovations summarizes the recommendations for energy efficiency.

Download or read book Guide to Green Building Rating Systems written by Linda Reeder and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-03-29 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The one-stop guide for choosing a green building rating system Today, sustainability is a growing concern for the architects, designers, builders, and owners of commercial and residential buildings. Meeting the requirements of a rating system provides a metric to evaluate and set priorities. But the variety and complexity of methods available to assess the eco-friendliness of a building can seem overwhelming. Guide to Green Building Rating Systems informs readers about the rating system selection process. Comparing essential issues such as cost, ease of use, and building performance, this book offers solid guidance that will help readers find the rating system that best fits their needs. This easy-to-follow reference includes: An overview of the major national rating systems, including LEED®, Green Globes®, the National Green Building Standard, and ENERGY STAR® An in-depth look at each rating system, including its evolution, objectives, point structure, levels of certification, benefits, and shortcomings How the ratings systems work for different types of buildings—commercial, multi-family residential, and single-family residential construction Illustrated case studies from different climate regions with project descriptions, cost data, and lessons learned by design teams, constructors, and owners An overview of local, regional, and international rating systems Guide to Green Building Rating Systems demystifies complex material, making this book an essential reference for building professionals engaged in, or wishing to pursue, sustainable building practices.

Download or read book ICC 700 2020 National Green Building Standard written by National Association of Home Builders and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-22 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ICC 700-2020 National Green Building Standard® (NGBS) is an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) --approved, residential building standard. This fourth edition was developed by an independent consensus committee of a broad range of stakeholders in partnership between the International Code Council and the National Association of Home Builders. The NGBS outlines a variety of green design and construction practices that can be incorporated into your single-family, multifamily, and mixed-use buildings, either for new construction or remodeling. The NGBS also includes green practices for land development projects as well as assisted living facilities, residential board, and care facilities, and group homes. The NGBS includes high-performance building practices in six areas: Lot Design and Development, Resource Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Building Operation & Maintenance. The NGBS has four primary certification levels--Bronze, Silver, Gold and Emerald, providing residential building professionals options to integrate sustainability and high-performance into their project at a level most appropriate for their business model, customer base and local housing market. A new compliance path (Certified) customized for single-family and townhome dwellings is added in the 2020 Edition. The NGBS also offers a compliance path for residential and mixed-use communities with four levels of land development practices, ranging from One-Star through Four-Star. The 2020 edition expands the application of innovative practices, offers additional options towards achieving certification, and builds upon a decade strong foundation of program use. The NGBS continues to provide architects, builders, and developers the flexibility needed to design and construct homes and mixed-use buildings that are sustainable, cost-effective and appropriate for a home's geographic location.

Download or read book An Introduction to ICC 700 2008 National Green Building Standard for Maryland written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Comparison of Standard 90 1 2007 and the 2009 IECC with Respect to Commercial Buildings written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Building Energy Codes Program (BECP) has been asked by some states and energy code stakeholders to address the comparability of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code® (IECC) as applied to commercial buildings and ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 (hereinafter referred to as Standard 90.1-07). An assessment of comparability will help states respond to and implement conditions specified in the State Energy Program (SEP) Formula Grants American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding Opportunity, Number DE-FOA-0000052, and eliminate the need for the states individually or collectively to perform comparative studies of the 2009 IECC and Standard 90.1-07. The funding opportunity announcement contains the following conditions: (2) The State, or the applicable units of local government that have authority to adopt building codes, will implement the following: (A) A residential building energy code (or codes) that meets or exceeds the most recent International Energy Conservation Code, or achieves equivalent or greater energy savings. (B) A commercial building energy code (or codes) throughout the State that meets or exceeds the ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007, or achieves equivalent or greater energy savings . (C) A plan to achieve 90 percent compliance with the above energy codes within eight years. This plan will include active training and enforcement programs and annual measurement of the rate of compliance. With respect to item (B) above, many more states, regardless of the edition date, directly adopt the IECC than Standard 90.1-07. This is predominately because the IECC is a model code and part of a coordinated set of model building codes that state and local government have historically adopted to regulate building design and construction. This report compares the 2009 IECC to Standard 90.1-07 with the intent of helping states address whether the adoption and application of the 2009 IECC for commercial buildings can be considered equivalent to the adoption and application of Standard 90.1-07. Based on this document, states adopting the 2009 IECC, which is the document cited in (A), above, for residential construction, can also determine if they are in compliance with the above provisions for commercial buildings in (B) above and if their code meets or exceeds the ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-07.

Download or read book 2009 Green Residential Building Study Companion written by International Code Council and published by International Code Council. This book was released on 2010-10-29 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green construction and environmentally sound building is more important today than ever before, and it's something everyone in or entering the construction industry should be able to understand and apply. As a result, the ICC 700-2008 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) and the referenced code sections in the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) are two codes that are gaining in relevance, making the 2009 GREEN RESIDENTIAL BUILDING STUDY COMPANION more valuable than ever before. The focus of this handy guide is the ICC 700-2008 NGBS, the first national consensus-based and ANSI-approved standard that establishes minimum criteria and definitions for the design and construction of green residential buildings, sites, subdivisions, and renovations. Designed to provide the flexibility that allows the creation of innovative approaches and techniques, the standard never loses sight of critical safety, health, and environmental requirements set forth by other applicable laws, ordinances, or codes. With this safety-first yet environmentally-savvy mindset, the study guide examines select topics of this standard, offering readers the text of the standard itself, alongside insightful, application-based commentary and detailed illustrations. Check out our app, DEWALT Mobile Pro(tm). This free app is a construction calculator with integrated reference materials and access to hundreds of additional calculations as add-ons. To learn more, visit dewalt.com/mobilepro.

Download or read book The Next Generation of Residential Construction written by Charles Tait Bowers and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The downturn in the housing market, in 2006, created a need to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the residential construction industry to learn what drivers will influence the next generation of homebuilding. As the housing market continues its recovery, we must seek to understand the real and perceived weaknesses and strengths of the home building industry. Architects, as the visionaries in home design, have played an important role in the industry as innovators of new concepts and designs. They typically stipulate building materials and strongly influence energy efficiency and quality of construction. Green building programs were designed to bridge the gap between traditional construction methods and innovative building techniques and materials. Adopting a green building framework will allow architects to design homes that meet energy efficiency requirements and air quality standards, utilize renewable and recyclable materials, reuse existing structures or foundations, and minimize water use to produce environmentally friendly homes and buildings. By meeting specific criteria within green building programs (i.e., United States Green Building Council LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for Homes and the National Home Builders Association's National Green Building Standard (NGBS)), homes can be certified as meeting current environmental standards for "green construction." While these green building initiatives are relatively new, having gained prominence in the last two decades, new updates are published every few years. The most recent update for both programs occurred in 2018, and the latest version of the LEED for Homes program (version 4.1) is currently under review. Updates usually require more rigorous methods of auditing a building's performance or authorize new materials and methods for certification. Wood and wood-based materials (e.g., plywood, oriented strand board) are common in residential construction, with most wood products used in the United States coming from domestic forests. Reacting to the recent push for sustainable forest management, forest certification standards such as the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) allow for third-party audits of forest lands to determine if sustainable forest management and regeneration methods are being met. The FSC and SFI also allow for the logs and wood products taken from certified forests to be labeled and marketed as environmentally certified. Environmentally certified wood products (ECWPs) are eligible to receive green building points when used in a certified home if they meet the requirements of the green building program. This research adopts a multi-level approach to identify the factors that influence architects' specification of ECWPs. In particular, this research explores if there are unique demographic or psychographic characteristics that promote architects' adoption and use of ECWPs as well as their participation in residential green building programs (GBPs). This research is based on a survey of 385 U.S. architects who participated in residential construction projects, and who were asked questions related to their awareness and use of GBPs and ECWPs. An analysis of the survey data found that there are regional differences between architects who utilize GBPs and ECWPs. Additionally, the results suggest that many architects who use GBPs and ECWPs have an inherent environmental orientation when specifying building materials for a residential project. The most significant factors influencing architects' use of ECWPs was whether or not they had previously participated in a green building program or had used other green building products and technologies. To help determine the environmental friendliness of wood-based building materials, comparisons were made with similar products made from steel and concrete through a life cycle analysis (LCA). By comparing the results of products' LCA's, we can assess whether renewable materials (e.g., wood) have lower environmental impacts relative to non-renewable materials (e.g., steel and concrete). A functional unit comparative LCA analysis was conducted for structural beams made from wood, steel, and concrete utilizing a "cradle-to-installed" methodology. Based on the results of the comparative analyses, wooden glue-laminated beams required 139% and 357% less primary energy during their manufacture than steel and concrete beams, respectively. This research will help identify innovative architects who are more likely to stipulate innovative home design methods and environmentally sustainable building materials. This research also helps to provide vital LCA data that can help wood product manufacturers demonstrate the environmental performance of wood building materials through the development of environmental product declaration information based on life cycle assessment (LCA) protocols.

Download or read book Standard on the Design and Construction of Log Structures written by and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Mixed humid Climates Builder s Guide written by Joseph W. Lstiburek and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2005 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Builder's Guide provides the building industry with the latest and best practical information on how to apply building science principles to structures as systems in mixed-humid climate regions."--Publisher's website.

Download or read book Introduction to Commercial Modular Construction written by Modular Building Institute and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-01 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Modular Building Institute (MBI) along with Clemson University developed Introduction to Commercial Modular Construction over two years with the goal of introducing the reader to an innovative and exciting construction method. This book discusses the modular building process compared to traditional site-built construction and is designed to help the reader understand terminology and concepts of modular building including client needs, design, fabrication, transportation, and installation.