Standard enters final reviews
Officials say it will be the first code-intended
commercial green building standard in the United States.
ASHRAE’s proposed green building standard is currently undergoing its fourth public review.
Known as standard 189.1, “Standard for the Design of High Performance, Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings,” it is being jointly written by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, the Illuminating Engineering Society and the U.S. Green Building Council.
Officials say it will be the first code-intended commercial green building standard in the United States. Publication of the final standard is scheduled for early next year.
“This is one of the most highly-anticipated building standards ever released,” said ASHRAE President Gordon Holness. “ASHRAE’s commitment to excellence and transparency in true consensus standards development is reflected in the quality of and interest in standard 189.1.” Officials involved with writing the standard say it will encompass all areas of sustainable construction practices.
“The standard, once published, provides a ‘total building sustainability package’ for those who strive to design, build and operate green buildings,” said Kent Peterson, chairman of the committee charged with writing the standard. “From site location to energy use to recycling, this standard will set the foundation for green buildings through its adoption into local codes. The dedication of those tasked with writing the standard has been unwavering. There are no short cuts to creating a quality, comprehensive green building standard that reflects input from all corners of the building community.”
The standard is available for comments until Nov. 2. Go to ASHRAE’s Web site to view drafts of the document.
ASHRAE’s proposed green building standard is currently undergoing its fourth public review.
Known as standard 189.1, “Standard for the Design of High Performance, Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings,” it is being jointly written by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, the Illuminating Engineering Society and the U.S. Green Building Council.
Officials say it will be the first code-intended commercial green building standard in the United States. Publication of the final standard is scheduled for early next year.
“This is one of the most highly-anticipated building standards ever released,” said ASHRAE President Gordon Holness. “ASHRAE’s commitment to excellence and transparency in true consensus standards development is reflected in the quality of and interest in standard 189.1.” Officials involved with writing the standard say it will encompass all areas of sustainable construction practices.
“The standard, once published, provides a ‘total building sustainability package’ for those who strive to design, build and operate green buildings,” said Kent Peterson, chairman of the committee charged with writing the standard. “From site location to energy use to recycling, this standard will set the foundation for green buildings through its adoption into local codes. The dedication of those tasked with writing the standard has been unwavering. There are no short cuts to creating a quality, comprehensive green building standard that reflects input from all corners of the building community.”
The standard is available for comments until Nov. 2. Go to ASHRAE’s Web site to view drafts of the document.
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