The publications and resources listed in this section are produced in accordance with the Institute's mission to serve the public interest by promoting a more rational regulatory environment for the building community, by facilitating the introduction of new and innovative technology, and disseminating nationally recognized technical information. The recommendations found in many of these documents are often arrived at through a consensus of broad-based building interests serving on Institute project committees.

Publications and reports for purchase are listed in the following categories:

• Energy & Environment
• Asbestos Control
• Construction Metrication
• Special Topics
• Standards

Fact Sheets

The Institute has a series of 2-page fact sheets providing more information on each of the organization's councils, projects and programs. All are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs .

All About the Institute

National Council of Governments on Building Codes and Standards

buildingSMART alliance

Whole Building Design Guide

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Reports & Guidelines

The Institute has a number of reports on specific topics. All are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs .

Designing for a Resilient America

Report on Building Rating and Certification in the U.S. Building Community

Assessment to the U.S. Congress and U.S. Department of Energy on High Performance Buildings

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Additional Projects and Resources

• HAZUS
• National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities
• ProjNet^SM
• Seismic Safety Guidelines and Provisions
• Whole Building Design Guide