FREE
Subscriptions:		 Quick Links:
:: Print Edition
:: Digital Edition
:: eNewsletters		 :: Reader Service
:: Webcasts
:: White Papers
:: Award Programs
:: Store

Site Search
Powered by Zibb

Sponsored By
Supplier Search
Products/Services
Companies
Home

Site Sponsors

Directories
Office Furniture
Computer Desks
Canopies
Awnings
Cabanas
Easi-Set Industries
Fabric Structures
Tension Structures Furniture Store
Honeywell
Nora® Rubber Flooring
Office Chairs
Alcan
Flooring
NFBA
HP Workstations

Related Articles

Talk Back
RSS Feed

California Building Standards Commission Adopts "Green" Building Code



Kurt Cooknick, AIA California Council


July 21, 2008


Building Design and Construction

Today, the California Building Standards Commission unanimously voted to adopt a "green" building code, becoming the first state nationwide to do so.  The adoption of this "green" building code allows new construction in California to be more energy efficient, consume less water, and reduce the carbon footprint of new buildings.  The AIACC commends the ground-breaking work that the commission has done toward creating a building code that protects California's environment and conserves energy.

Kurt Cooknick, Director of Regulation and Practice for the American Institute of Architects, California Council, released the following statement regarding the state's adoption of the nation's first green building standards code.

"It should come as no surprise that as the state with the most up to date building codes in the nation, California is also the first state in the nation to adopt a Green Building Standards Code.  The AIACC applauds the hard work of the many individuals and entities that collaborated toward this effort to protect California's environment and promote energy efficiency in the built environment. "
###
The AIACC represents the interests of 10,000 architects and allied professionals in California. Founded in 1944, The AIACC's mission supports architects in their endeavor to improve the quality of life for all Californians by creating more livable communities, sustainable designs and quality work environments. Today, The AIACC is the largest component of the national AIA organization. For more information, visit www.aiacc.org.

  

© 2008, Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All Rights Reserved.



E-mail a friend Printer-friendly version

Talk Back

There are no comments posted for this article.

POST A COMMENT ON THIS ARTICLE


Advertorials

Staron Surfaces by Samsung
Unique surface offerings in Solid Surfaces, Quartz and its expanded Tempest line.

Marvin Windows and Doors
Substantial proportions, sturdy hinges, and different hardware options make the Marvin Commercial door a great choice for non-residential applications.
The Venting Picture Window from Marvin combines the beauty of a picture window with the opportunity for cross ventilation.

Dayton Superior
Concrete Accessories, Chemical Systems, Forming and Shoring, Masonry Accessories and Paving Systems.

Johns Manville Insulation
Turn Architecture Concepts into Physical 3D Models 5x-10x Faster. In-house.
Request Complimentary 3D Printing for Architecture Starter Kit

San Diego Gas & Electric Company
Take advantage of available incentives up to $2,000 per unit on green, energy-saving measures for qualifying new construction initiatives.






FREE Magazine Subscriptions

FREE eNewsletters Subscriptions

© 2008 Reed Business Information
Use of BDCnetwork.com is subject to its Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy

Please visit these other Reed Business sites