by Shane Henson — March 9, 2012—The International Code Council and Delmar, part of Cengage Learning, have released the construction industry’s first support publication referencing the 2012 International Green Construction Code (IgCC). The publication, Green Building: A Professional’s Guide to Concepts, Codes and Innovation is the latest joint effort developed by the two organizations, which began co-publishing special projects in 2005.
According to both entities, the in-depth and easy-to-read guide covers the provisions and concepts of the IgCC, as well as other green standards and rating systems, in a way that would support all construction professionals by laying the foundation for design, construction and inspection based on the 2012 IgCC and its referenced standards.
Readers of the guide will gain a better understanding of where the building industry is headed and how to become compliant with green practices and regulations. The guide’s 10 chapters include straightforward explanations of how buildings and ecosystems can work together, as well as the sustainability concerns inspiring current regulations. Relevant codes and standards are discussed in depth, with particular attention to the IgCC and ASHRAE Standard 189.1, as well as environmental concepts and historical precedents. The book contains color photos and illustrations showing real-world application of green construction concepts.
The guide is coauthored by a duo of registered architects with strong experience in sustainability, design and code development. Anthony Floyd, AIA, LEED AP, serves as Senior Green Building Consultant for Scottsdale, Arizona, where he maintains the city’s green building criteria and conducts public outreach. In 1995, he studied sustainability on a global level, visiting four continents during a nine-month period. Allan Bilka, R.A., is Senior Staff Architect at the Code Council where he serves as Secretariat in the development of the IgCC. He is involved with the development of training and certification materials to support the new code, and conducts seminars on sustainable topics. He has written numerous articles and white papers related to green and sustainable building.
