How to Go "Green" and Comply with Building Code

Scott Caufield, the Building Codes Administrator for Clackamas Couny has recently had a new book published. Miranda Homes is honored to have one of our homes featured on the cover and several places throughout the book.

The book is written for anyone wanting to build a green home but many of the principals described in the book can be applied to all types of construction.

From the Preface:

Whether you are considering green construction from the perspective of a home-owner, a builder, a design professional, or a code official, this text will provide valuable information to assist you in that quest.

Scott begins by explaining the code and the role of the code official. It is written to be understood by readers who have little or no experience with building codes. He also describes alternative means and methods (AMM) and how they can be applied to residential construction.

The second section of the book goes into identifying key areas where green decisions can be made in a chapter-by-chapter analysis of the code. The organization of chapters is laid out in much the same way as the International Residential Code (IRC) making it easy to follow.

Miranda Homes appears in the book several times with photographs highlighting our foundation and floor joist system, steel frame construction, spray foam insulation, water distribution manifold and rainwater harvesting system.

For your own copy of Going Green with the International Building Code click -HERE- or go to www.delmarlearning.com and keyword search "Going Green."

Mark Mecklem - Miranda Homes