2018 Revision and Update due to be posted for public comment on December 31, 2018
Kath Williams + Associates, originally in partnership with StudioForma Architects and currently with StudioMcNab, facilitated the development of the State High Performance Building Standard (HPBS) for Department of Administration, State Architecture and Engineering (State A&E) Division. Mandated by the the Montana 61st Legislature, the standard will apply to all new buildings and major renovations constructed under 17-7-202, MCA, and for all new state-leased buildings.
Approved by representatives of all state agencies and universities, the HPBS requires all applicable projects to:
(a) be built and operated as high-performance buildings
(b) exceed the International Energy Conservation Code by 20%.
The legislation requires that State A&E work in collaboration with the Montana university system and other state agencies to develop and adopt the standard with consideration to be given to:
(a) integrated design principles to optimize energy performance, enhance indoor environmental quality, and conserve natural resources
(b) cost-effectiveness, including productivity, deferred maintenance, and operations
(c) environmental, economic, and social sustainability of materials and components
(d) building functionality, durability, and maintenance.
