The 2012
International Green Construction Code (IgCC) has been published by International Code Council
(ICC). The model code provides direction and oversight of green design, construction
and remodeling of residential and commercial structures. It is expected to make
buildings more energy efficient, reduce waste and have a positive effect on
health, safety and community welfare. According to ICC, this is the first model
code to include sustainability measures for an entire construction project and
its site—from design through construction, occupancy and beyond.
With input from experts in code development and enforcement,
architecture, engineering, building science, environmental advocacy,
government, business, academia and the public, the 2012 IgCC was developed with
the support of several cooperating sponsors: American Institute of Architects, ASTM International, ASHRAE, U.S.
Green Building Council and Illuminating
Engineering Society.