Sustainability and Building Codes

Shallow frost-protected foundation, straw-bale walls, composting toilet, graywater system, rainwater harvesting . . . An impressive array of green building features! From the foundation to the roof, these are exemplary systems and materials. But there is another commonality to these features: each represents a potential—if not likely—regulatory challenge. It can be frustrating to have the knowledge and skills required for building green, yet lack the approvals to do it.
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