We are Verifiers for the National Association of Home Builders Green Building Standard.
There are four green certification levels for homes available in the Standard – Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Emerald.
The National Green Building Standard establishes design and construction practices for residential projects, including:
New single-family homes — Includes detached single-family homes, townhomes, duplexes, tri-plexes, and quad-plexes
New multifamily residential buildings
The residential portion of mixed-use buildings
Additions to single-family homes that equal less than 75% of existing square footage
Renovations of single-family or multifamily buildings
Renovations plus additions to single-family homes
Green certified homes incorporate green practices in six categories:
Lot & Site Development
Resource Efficiency
Energy Efficiency
Water Efficiency
Indoor Environmental Quality
Homeowner Education
