Also discussed were eight-pages of Architectural Standards related to external walls, building elements, windows and doors, roofs, gardens and landscape – covered under specific categories of materials, configuration and techniques. There were a couple of items classified as miscellaneous: "Railings of steel or wrought iron shall be painted black." This has evolved into a book, which has been sent to every city in America recommending incorporation into local zoning laws. My friend was on the city planning, and zoning Advisory Board, they got the book, and went through it chapter by chapter, under the direction of City Planning Staff, then voted to approve every chapter despite my friend's warnings on many dangers in every chapter.
One thing is saving us from having this globalist planning adopted by the City, My friend has since been elected to the City Council, with the current Mayor, and council he will probably be able to prevent it from coming to a vote.
You are right. Many city planning commissions have incorporated the Green Building goals into their building codes. The Los Angeles School District has dictated that all new schools will follow the Green goals. LEED (Leadership in Energy Efficient Design) is a nonprofit group that is pushing this. Unfortunately, the American Institute of Architects has bought into this program. It is past time to pull the plug on the UN.