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The 2015 International Green Construction Code (IGCC) is a model code that focuses on new and existing commercial buildings, addressing affordable green building design and performance. It provides the building industry with language that expands and strengthens building codes, promoting the construction of high-performance and sustainable buildings.

The IGCC offers a framework for jurisdictions to regulate the design and performance of new and renovated buildings in a way that aligns with existing codes. By integrating improved design and construction practices, this standard aims to accelerate the adoption of green building practices and to enhance the overall sustainability of buildings.

Furthermore, the IGCC incorporates ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES Standard 189.1-2014 for the Design of High-Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings as an optional compliance path. This inclusion enables builders to choose alternative methods of meeting the requirements outlined by the IGCC standard and promotes the use of recognized best practices in designing green buildings.