Starting the Framing in the Lower Level and New Green Building Standards in California
We reached a milestone today - our faming has started!
Francisco (left) and Carlos (right), of Earth Bound Homes, started framing in the lower level. We're making progress!
New Green Building Standards in California
Our Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, announced today that the California Building Standards Commission unanimously adopted the mandatory Green Building Standards Code (CALGREEN) requiring all new buildings in the state to be more energy efficient and environmentally responsible. This new legislation will take effect on January 1, 2011.
The press release issued today stated,
“With this first-in-the nation mandatory green building standards code, California continues to pave the way in energy efficiency and environmental protection. Today’s action lays the foundation for the move to greener buildings constructed with environmentally advanced building practices that decrease waste, reduce energy use and conserve resources,” said Governor Schwarzenegger. “The code will help us meet our goals of curbing global warming and achieving 33 percent renewable energy by 2020 and promotes the development of more sustainable communities by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency in every new home, office building or public structure.”
There are two good background documents referenced in the press release. The first is a one-pager that outlines the requirements concisely. The other document outlines the myths and facts regarding the green building standards.
We are in front of this legislation, which underscores the need to have ’showcase’ homes that will demonstrate how to meet the new green building standards code in California.
Tags: CALGREEN, Earth Bound Homes, Framing
