Consensus Committee on the National Green Building Standardª Last Updated: 8/10/2007 A third meeting of the Consensus Committee is scheduled to take place October 29, 30, and 31 in Washington, DC. Please confirm attendance with an email to standards@nahbrc.org. A block of rooms is held at Homewood Suites by Hilton¨ Washington located at 1475 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005 at a rate of 219 plus tax under ÒGreen Building Standard MeetingÓ. You can make reservations starting Thursday August 28, 2007 by phone at 202-265-8000 or fax at 202-265-5810. The cut-off date for reservations is October 5, 2007. A draft of the National Green Building Standard is available for public comment. The Public Comment Period closes on September 24, 2007. A Public Comment Form must be used to submit comments. A second Public Comment Period in scheduled to start in October 2007 after the Consensus Committee meeting. Build It Green - California See news story about CA Green Building code being rushed by industry. Green Buildings: ¥ Provide a healthier and more comfortable environment ¥ Improve long-term economic performance ¥ Incorporate energy and water efficient technologies ¥ Use recycled content materials in their construction ¥ Reduce construction and demolition waste ¥ Bring higher resale value ¥ Are landscaped for water and energy efficiency ¥ Include renewable energy technologies ¥ Improve indoor air quality ¥ Reduce environmental impact ¥ Are easier to maintain & built to last Notes Masonry seems to philosophically be in but hardly mentioned as a green product. Propose referrencing ASTM emissions standards.

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