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Green building codes and standards, such as the International Code Council's draft International Green Construction Code, [82] are sets of rules created by standards development organizations that establish minimum requirements for elements of green building such as materials or heating and cooling.
The Sweden Green Building Council introduced its own certification system in 2011 with Miljöbyggnad which is based on Swedish standards and legislations. [13] It is currently in its 3rd iteration with Miljöbyggnad 3.1 released in April 2020. [ 14 ]
The 2010 California Green Building Standards Code(Calgreen) is the first statewide green building code in the country and seeks to establish minimum green building standards for the majority of residential and commercial new construction projects across California. [15]
The Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), UK's first green building certification system, was established in 1990. [3] Houses are also rated according to the standards set by the Code of Sustainable Homes, which was established in 2007.
For example, the IgCC is focused specifically on construction, whereas LEED covers the entire lifecycle of a building, including its operation and maintenance. Additionally, the IgCC is a model code, which means that it has the force of law in jurisdictions that adopt it, whereas LEED is a voluntary certification program that developers choose ...
The NGBS remains the only residential-specific green building rating system to undergo the full consensus process and receive approval from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). ANSI approval is critical as it serves as third-party confirmation of balance, representation, openness, consensus, and due process in the development process.
Green construction codes and standards are beginning to emerge on the national code stage. The standards go beyond energy standards such as ASHRAE 90.1 and the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) to cover additional areas such as site sustainability, water efficiency , indoor environmental quality and materials and resources.
Green building on college campuses is the purposeful construction of buildings on college campuses that decreases resource usage in both the building process and also the future use of the building. The goal is to reduce CO 2 emissions, energy use, and water use, while creating an atmosphere where students can be healthy and learn.