Which type of measures does CALGreen include?

CALGreen, which stands for the California Green Building Standards Code, encompasses both mandatory and non-mandatory measures aimed at promoting sustainable building practices. The mandatory measures are requirements that all new residential and commercial buildings must comply with, ensuring that certain minimum standards for energy efficiency, water conservation, and overall sustainability are met.

In addition to these mandatory components, CALGreen also includes non-mandatory measures, which serve as guidelines that builders and designers can adopt to enhance sustainability beyond the baseline requirements. These non-mandatory measures encourage innovation and more ambitious sustainable practices, allowing for flexibility and options tailored to specific project needs.

This combination of both mandatory and non-mandatory measures makes CALGreen a comprehensive framework that promotes sustainability across various types of buildings and development projects, rather than being limited to just basic requirements or a focus solely on commercial structures.