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Other Publications and Web Sites
Behind the Logos: Understanding Green Product Certifications From Environmental Building News, January 2008
Passive Solar Design From Toolbase.org (NAHB Research Center)
A Clear View: Vinyl Windows & the Environment From the American Architectural Manufacturers Association and the Vinyl Institute
Hot Topics Handbook...
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Guide to Standards & Tests
Installation
ASTM E2112-07 Standard Practice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors and SkylightsThis document practice covers the installation of fenestration products in new and existing construction and is designed primarily to cover residential and light commercial applications. It is designed to educate the installer, builder, architect, and other users in the identification and...
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Courtesy of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association
The family of International Codes published by the International Code Council is the most widely used set of model codes in the history of U.S. construction codes. In addition to their widespread use throughout the 50 states, numerous federal agencies—including the National Park Service and the U.S. Department of Defense—have also adopted the International Codes. ICC is also starting...
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Materials
Aluminum Extruders Council Web site features extensive information on aluminum production, processing and recyclability.
Forest Certification Resource Center Created by Metafore, an organization focused on enabling businesses to make better environmental choices, this site provides an overview of forestry certification and links to a variety of programs around the world...
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ASTM International This organization creates standards and testing procedures for a multitude of products and materials. Related to green building, it has developed:
ASTM E2129-05 Standard Practice for Data Collection for Sustainability Assessment of Building Products
ASTM E1991-05 Standard Guide for Environmental Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Building Materials/Products
ASTM E2432-05...
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Arizona
Green Building Program
I-Built
California
Alameda County Waste Management Program
Built It Green
California Green Builder Program
California Living & Energy's Green
Green Building Alliance
San Jose Green Building
Santa Barbara County Planning and Development
Colorado
Green Points Program
Built Green Colorado
District of Columbia
GreenHOME, Inc.
Florida
Florida Green Building Coalition...
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The following section features standards, specifications, test methods and other pertinent documents related to windows, doors and skylights used in the residential and light commercial markets. Documents are listed within three major categories:
Finished Products
Installation, Building Practices & Field Tests
and Components
The major focus of each document is highlighted in bold type to...
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A closer look at the USGBC program and what it says about fenestration products
The U.S. Green Building Council's LEED for Homes third-party certification system measures the overall performance of a home in eight categories—Innovation & Design Process, Location & Linkages, Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality and Awareness & Education. The program establishes a minimum level...
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A look at minimum performance requirements and available points for industry products within the draft NAHB/ICC standard
The National Association of Home Builders published its National Green Building Guidelines in 2005. It is now working with the International Code Council, through its NAHB Research Center, to develop the National Green Building Standard. Based on the National Green Building Guidelines, the standard is expected to be approved by the American National Standards Institute in spring 2008....
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