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150 Green Initiatives Issues come and go with the political winds. But in these superficial exchanges, we often lose sight of the real and lasting meaning of the decisions we make and those we defer.
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Green Initiatives 151 oversees the Energy Star program and appliance SEER ratings. Weatherization programs and minimum standards for energy efficiency were prominent aspects of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.
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152 Guidelines for Airport Sound Insulation Programs and resulting spike in energy prices of the late 1970s, the discipline of building science increased its focus on the building envelope as a principal factor in energy performance. In the 1960s and 1970s, environmental engineers began exploring ways of designing and building in more sustainable ways.
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Green Initiatives 153 insulation and new windows and doors for acoustic purposes has implications for the thermal performance of the building envelope. Modifications to the building envelope that result in reduced infiltration and exfiltration must also address moisture migration, space conditioning, and indoor air quality.
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154 Guidelines for Airport Sound Insulation Programs to address sustainable practices. The LEED system has evolved to include the following ten systems: 1.
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Green Initiatives 155 to forming sustainable practices. Research into these last four categories will provide opportunities for SIPs to implement more sustainable practices.
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156 Guidelines for Airport Sound Insulation Programs Mandatory measures for residential construction that are applicable to SIPs include: Energy Efficiency • Meet or exceed the 2010 California Energy Code. Material Conservation and Resource Efficiency • Seal penetrations at exterior walls for piping and conduits.
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Green Initiatives 157 incorporate the broad parameters of a sustainable approach to design and construction. While two public versions of the IgCC have been released and several jurisdictions have adopted part or all of these versions, the code is likely to achieve a higher level of visibility with its publication as part of the 2012 family of ICC codes.
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158 Guidelines for Airport Sound Insulation Programs 8.4 Current Program Practices for Sustainability The central lesson of the science of ecology is the interrelationship of systems and processes. If a building envelope is made airtight for sound attenuation reasons, mechanical ventilation will be required in order to ensure indoor air quality.
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Green Initiatives 159 life-cycle implications of a remodeling project will yield both environmental and economic benefits. Currently used practices include: • Reuse building materials, including windows and doors.
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160 Guidelines for Airport Sound Insulation Programs • Perform blower-door testing to identify and treat air leaks. • Provide third-party testing of outdoor airflow rate into home.
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