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The proposed update builds on the foundation of LEED 2009, including the alignment and weighting of credits and further advances the “bookshelf” framework where credits are applied to specific building types. Continue reading Update of LEED Opens for First Public Comment The IGCC applies to new and existing, traditional and high-performance commercial buildings in the Ocean State. It includes ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1 as a jurisdictional compliance option. Continue reading Rhode Island First State To Adopt Green Construction Code Recent scientific evidence that chronic, low level exposures to petrochemicals commonly found in institutional cleaning products are a significant health hazard for children has fueled increased demand for safer products. Continue reading New Guidelines for Green Cleaning Products in Schools Citing the gap between existing construction codes and green rating systems has been filled, the ICC encouraged the U.S. government to reference the IGCC in an effort to apply sustainable design principals to the design and construction of new federal buildings. Continue reading Feds Urged To Include Green Construction Code In New Government Buildings Public comments, which can be submitted until this Friday, May 14, will serve as the agenda for the hearings. Continue reading IGCC Hearings Slated for August; Comments Due 5/14/10 |
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