Codes:
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International Code Council - The International Code Council (ICC) develops model codes for adoption by local jurisdictions.
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ICC Codes Online - This page provides an on-line resource for the ICC family of codes.
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United States Access Board - The United States Access Board is a federal agency that serves as a source for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other accessibility information, and posts information and updates.
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U.S. Department of Justice - ADA Home Page - The United States Department of Justice is a federal agency that serves as a source for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and posts information and updates.
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Illinois Capital Development Board - The Illinois Capital Development Board has developed the Illinois Accessibility Code, and posts information and updates.
Government/Utility Incentive/Rebate Programs:
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ComEd Home Energy Assessment - Customers of ComEd and natural gas providers have opportunities to reduce the energy usage in their home through the Home Energy Savings and Home Energy Jumpstart programs.
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DSIRE - A Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency. This site posts various rebate programs by state.
Building Science:
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Building Science Corporation - Resource on building science. A private corporation, posting lots of information prepared by government funding.
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Green Building Advisor - Green Building Advisor - Resource for building, designing and remodeling green homes.
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EEBA - The Energy and Environmental Building Alliance.
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Energy Star - A division of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Energy Star promotes energy efficiency.
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LEED - The U.S. Green Building Council is the resource for the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system.
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U.S. Department of Energy - Building Energy Code Program, and resource for REScheck and COMcheck energy modeling software.
Standards:
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ANSI - American National Standards Institute
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ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials
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UL - Underwriters Laboratory Online Certifications Directory
Technical Resources:
Professional Resources:
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AIA - The American Institute of Architects
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AIA Chicago - The Chicago Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
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ALA - Association of Licensed Architects
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ASCE - The American Society of Civil Engineers
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CSI - The Construction Specifications Institute
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HBAGC - The Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago
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NAHB - The National Association of Home Builders
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NCARB - The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards