Monthly Archives: July 2009

IGCC: Safe and Sustainable by the Book

Posted on July 27, 2009 by admin

The International Code Council (ICC) has announced that they have begun the process of developing a new set of green codes under the multi-year initiative called “IGCC: Safe and Sustainable by the Book.” This initiative is sponsored by the AIA … Continue reading →

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New web-based tool to assit users of LEED 2009

Posted on July 16, 2009 by admin

BuildingGreen has announced a new web-based tool called LEEDuser to assit users of LEED 2009. The website diagrams key aspects of each prerequisite and credit in the five recently launched rating systems in LEED 2009. Checklists, tips and suggestions on … Continue reading →

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Refrigerants that replaced ozone-depleting ones will contribute to global climate change

Posted on July 16, 2009 by admin

A recent study from the National Academy of Sciences is predicting that the refrigerants that replaced ozone-depleting ones will contribute to global climate change if left unchecked. The study reports that hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are classified as greenhouse gases, could … Continue reading →

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Energy Star Ammendment for Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC)

Posted on July 16, 2009 by admin

The EPA’s ENERGY STAR Roof Products Program has announced an amendment to the Version 2.0 specification that would allow products to be labeled using the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) Color Family Group procedures.  The draft amendment has been sent … Continue reading →

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