This document provides a high-level overview of the Institute for Market Transformation’s (IMT) model ordinance for a building performance standard (BPS).
IMT’s model ordinance is intended to provide the structural foundation for a strong BPS ordinance in any jurisdiction.
This module is meant to provide a starting point for jurisdictions to engage with community members on building-related issues that are important to the community.
This document examines the missing link between energy codes and building performance standards and presents actions that cities can take to make progress towards a building lifecycle approach to regulation.
Preparing for Building Policy: This resource aims to enhance city personnel perspectives on how the real estate industry functions—including how different market actors work together throughout the various phases of a building’s lifecycle—and foster more meaningful conversations with stakeholders.