As part of the Portland Cement Association’s effort to lead the way towards new standards in sustainability that promise safer, more secure and more energy-efficient buildings, a free webcast, “High Performance Building Requirements for Sustainability,” is now available on the PCA Web site.
During the 45-minute program, Steve Szoke, PCA’s codes and standards director, describes the key elements of “High Performance Building Requirements for Sustainability,” a sample ordinance written in mandatorystyle language that amends and appends the International Code Council “International Building Code” to address high performance and sustainable buildings.
The PCA high-performance building requirements go beyond the traditional issues of energy efficiency, recycling and reuse strategies. The requirements also address increasing a building’s resistance to natural disasters.
PCA has aligned the provisions with the concepts of both the Whole Building Design Guide and High Performance Building Council. Enacting and enforcing these provisions provides the basis for designers and owners to obtain LEED certification.
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