New Building Codes
The city of Denver is taking some important steps in ensuring the commercial buildings in the city are healthy and safe. As part of these efforts, they have implemented some new energy-efficiency standards in an effort to help improve the city as a whole. Take a look at some of these groundbreaking efforts.
New Building Codes
The City of Denver has recently adopted some new building codes that were initiated by the International Code Council (ICC). These codes are designed to make buildings safer and more energy-efficient. They will affect both new buildings as well as older ones that are being renovated.
Energy-Efficiency
The new codes will ensure that new buildings will run with 25% more energy efficiency. Collectively, this step improves …show more content…
Studies have shown that people who work in energy-efficient or “green” building have an overall feeling of good health, which results in a reduced amount of absenteeism from work. This perception has particularly been seen in people with diagnosed respiratory disorders such as asthma and allergies. Working in energy-efficient buildings has also shown to have a positive effect on people who suffer from depression and stress. Proper air sealing will also prevent the growth and development of moisture, mold, and rot that can also adversely affect the inner workings of a building.
Energy efficiency and safety
Not only do energy efficient commercial buildings save money for the businesses that occupy them, they also help the people inside as well as those in surrounding areas be safer as well.
Better lighting
New technologies in energy efficiency bring with it better ways to bring artificial light into a commercial building. Not only does energy efficient lighting make sense financially for a business, but it also makes the work environment safer as well. Lighting for the exterior of the building and areas such as parking garages can use LED lights that provide an added layer of security for employees so they can traverse these areas without worry. The interior of a commercial building can also use soft lighting options that are easier on the eyes of the people inside but still provide
New Building Codes
The City of Denver has recently adopted some new building codes that were initiated by the International Code Council (ICC). These codes are designed to make buildings safer and more energy-efficient. They will affect both new buildings as well as older ones that are being renovated.
Energy-Efficiency
The new codes will ensure that new buildings will run with 25% more energy efficiency. Collectively, this step improves …show more content…
Studies have shown that people who work in energy-efficient or “green” building have an overall feeling of good health, which results in a reduced amount of absenteeism from work. This perception has particularly been seen in people with diagnosed respiratory disorders such as asthma and allergies. Working in energy-efficient buildings has also shown to have a positive effect on people who suffer from depression and stress. Proper air sealing will also prevent the growth and development of moisture, mold, and rot that can also adversely affect the inner workings of a building.
Energy efficiency and safety
Not only do energy efficient commercial buildings save money for the businesses that occupy them, they also help the people inside as well as those in surrounding areas be safer as well.
Better lighting
New technologies in energy efficiency bring with it better ways to bring artificial light into a commercial building. Not only does energy efficient lighting make sense financially for a business, but it also makes the work environment safer as well. Lighting for the exterior of the building and areas such as parking garages can use LED lights that provide an added layer of security for employees so they can traverse these areas without worry. The interior of a commercial building can also use soft lighting options that are easier on the eyes of the people inside but still provide