Tag: Building Codes

  • Massachusetts Energy Codes are Compatible with Increasing Housing Supply

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    Alexander Gard-Murray
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    Summary: Massachusetts’ energy codes have not been a barrier to increased housing production in the state. On average, communities with stronger codes have seen stronger housing production. Many communities are choosing to adopt stronger codes In 2023, Massachusetts’ voluntary Stretch energy code was updated with more rigorous requirements to cut energy use in buildings. Alongside…

  • Virtual Focus Group: Stretch and Specialized Codes

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    PHMass

    The Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is seeking input about user experience navigating the stretch and specialized stretch codes. They would like to hear about any challenges code users are experiencing and any suggested improvements that could be made. There will be a brief framing presentation from DOER followed by a discussion of code user…

  • Updating Building Codes for Zero-Energy and Passive House

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    PHMass
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    At our last monthly meeting in February we welcomed speakers for a discussion on updating building codes to encourage Net-Zero and Passive House buildings. Below is a summary of that discussion: The building code has long been a follower and not a leader of best practices in sustainable building, but this year we have an…