Suggested Readings

The following citations are part of the Syllabus for Code Innovations Research & Education curriculum

1. AIA Introduction to Codes and Standards – American Institute of Architects published this useful report; Read it for a concise, insightful overview of codes and how codes are “going green.”
2. Online Code Environment and Advocacy Network – Research Topics – more succinct, thoughtful reading on how Codes are developed, adopted, implemented, enforced, as well as how code officials are trained and more.
3. International Code Council – Model Codes – to understand the basic purpose of the ICC model codes “iCode Set” – read these sections
• Effective Use of the International Residential Code
• Effective Use of the International Building Code
4. Code Innovations and Why they are Important:
   • Report: Breaking Down the Barriers: Challenges and Solutions to Code Approval of Green Building by David Eisenberg, Robert Done, and Loretta Ishida. Development Center for Appropriate Technology, 2002.
   • Report: Building Codes: Barriers to Green Innovation by Garman, Jennifer et. al. Dovetail Partners, Inc. 18 October 2011.
5. Sections of this Website:
• Innovative Green Codes: a listing of significant green code advancements around the United States, with links to the codes and other locations
• Codes and Standards: a listing of organizations involved in developing and implementing model codes and standards