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INTRODUCING A NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL
ZERO CODE FOR NEW COMMERCIAL, INSTITUTIONAL,
AND MID- TO HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS. 
Architecture 2030 published the ZERO Code for new building
construction, which integrates cost-effective energy efficiency
standards with on-site and/or off-site renewable energy resulting
in Zero-Net-Carbon (ZNC) buildings.
While there have been worldwide improvements in building sector
energy efficiency, as well as growth in renewable energy generating
capacity, these have not been nearly enough to offset the increase in
emissions from new construction. As a result, building sector CO2
emissions have continued to rise by nearly 1% per year since 2010.
To meet Paris Agreement targets, action is needed today to
implement the ZERO Code worldwide. The ZERO Code, which can
be adopted immediately, results in ZNC buildings. It accomplishes
this by incorporating current and cost-effective energy efficiency
standards with on-site and/or off-site renewable energy provisions.
The ZERO Code includes prescriptive and performance paths

for building energy efficiency
compliance (based on current
standards that are widely used
by municipalities and building
professionals worldwide) and
is supported by compliance
tools and simulation software.
While the ZERO Code
incorporates the latest ASHRAE
Standard 90.1-2016 requirements for minimum building efficiency,
other existing or new prescriptive and performance standards can
also be accommodated, such as the International Green Construction
Code (IgCC), ASHRAE Standard 189.1-2017, or any building energy
efficiency standards that are more stringent than ASHRAE Standard
90.1-2016. To learn more visit zero-code.org

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN SUSTAINABILITY
The American Planning Association Sustainable Communities
Division honored the San Francisco Planning Department & San
Francisco Department of the Environment with a 2018 Award
for Excellence in Sustainability for San Francisco's Better Roof
Ordinance.
The Awards for Excellence in Sustainability is an annual
program that honors projects, plans, policies, individuals, and

organizations dedicated to supporting sustainable communities.
Each year, the award winners are announced during the annual
National Planning Conference. 
The Better Roof Ordinance became effective in January 2017
and mandates solar and living roofs on most new construction. San
Francisco became the first U.S to implement a regulation of this kind.
For more information visit sf-planning.org/san-francisco-better-roofs

WORLD GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL RELEASES THE REPORT "DOING RIGHT BY
PLANET AND PEOPLE: THE BUSINESS CASE FOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING IN
GREEN BUILDING" AND URGES COMPANIES TO MAKE GREEN IMPROVEMENTS.
The Report examines case studies of 11 facilities around the globe that have one or more green
certifications including LEED, Green Star and BREEAM. The report evaluates health and wellbeing
features
that were integrated
into the
facilities,
as: enhanced
fresh
ventilation, acoustic
privacy,
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increase of daylight penetration and use of biophilic design elements such as green walls and extensive
indoor plants. To read the full report visit http://ow.ly/1hme30korZY

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