EcoBuilding Pulse: Continuing Education Universityhttp://www.ecobuildingpulse.com/continuing-education.aspx?Subjects=Codes_and_Standards&view=rss&id=Query_tcm1311750303<url /><link /></image><description> The Information Source for the Home Building Industry </description><language>en-us</language><copyright>&copy;2013 Hanleywood</copyright><pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 05:40:15 EST </pubDate><webMaster /><item><title>Building Materials Matter: How Green Rating Systems, Codes, and Sourcing Practices Influence Specification Decisions http://www.ecobuildingpulse.com?rssLink=Building+Materials+Matter%3a+How+Green+Rating+Systems%2c+Codes%2c+and+Sourcing+Practices+Influence+Specification+DecisionsAs a building material, responsibly-sourced wood contributes to efficient construction and operation. Review today’s prevalent green rating systems, building codes and standards as they related to ensuring responsible building practices. Sustainable sourcing of wood, it’s economic, social and environmental implications, and how it factors into rating systems, codes and sourcing practices are addressed. This program is registered with the AIA for 1 HSW/SD hour.Fri, 12 Oct 2012 05:40:15 EST