This document provides an overview of the National Green Building Program. It defines green building standards and discusses the development of the National Green Building Standard. The standard addresses lot design, resource efficiency, energy efficiency, water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and other topics. Certification provides benefits to consumers, communities, and the building industry.
The document provides information about the LEED certification process, including the different steps, tools, and requirements. It addresses questions about rating system selection, prerequisites, regional priority credits, project boundaries, the roles of USGBC and GBCI, and more. The series of multiple choice questions and answers cover a wide range of topics related to pursuing and achieving LEED certification for a project.
This presentation is specifically tailored to the real estate community.
Are you a real estate broker representing a tenant interested in LEED certified space?
A building owner, who the broker calls on and doesn’t know if he can look at the deal?
The lender he calls to assemble the financing being asked to underwrite the sustainable improvements?
Whoever you are, we are all in this together.
This course will introduce you to the basic structure of LEED, the different rating systems and most importantly the framework and terminology to make you confident in the market. We will cover the issues to know, the questions to ask and when to ask them. LEED is truly an integrative process and each individual involved in the project has an influence on the final product.
You will learn, what you have to consider for LEED and when you need to do it.
Moores Furniture Group is a leading UK manufacturer of kitchen and bathroom furniture. They presented on sustainability within the furniture industry. The presentation covered the Code for Sustainable Homes, which rates new homes on environmental performance. It requires new social housing and private developments to meet minimum sustainability standards. A home's rating is based on how many credits it earns in areas like energy use, water efficiency, and materials. Small changes to kitchen specifications can help developments earn more credits and achieve a higher overall rating without significant additional costs.
This document provides an overview and summary of the LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI) rating system. It describes the purpose and benefits of LEED certification for commercial interior projects. It also outlines the certification process and provides additional resources for project teams pursuing LEED-CI certification.
LEED is an internationally recognized green building program.
It provides building owners and operators with a framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions.
What is LEED?
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a voluntary, consensus-based, market¬-driven program that provides third-party verification of green buildings. From individual buildings and homes, to entire neighborhoods and communities, LEED is transforming the way built environments are designed, constructed, and operated. Comprehensive and flexible, LEED addresses the entire lifecycle of a building.
Participation in the voluntary LEED process demonstrates leadership, innovation, environmental stewardship and social responsibility. LEED provides building owners and operators the tools they need to immediately impact their building’s performance and bottom line, while providing healthy indoor spaces for a building’s occupants.
LEED projects have been successfully established in 135 countries. International projects, those outside the United States, make up more than 50% of the total LEED registered square footage. LEED unites us in a single global community and provides regional solutions, while recognizing local realities.
How it works
For commercial buildings and neighborhoods, to earn LEED certification, a project must satisfy all LEED prerequisites and earn a minimum 40 points on a 110-point LEED rating system scale. Homes must earn a minimum of 45 points on a 136-point scale. Learn more
Learn about LEED
LEED is developed, implemented and maintained with the help of the LEED Committees. Focusing more on the application of LEED, the LEED International Roundtable identifies ways LEED can better meet the needs of global users. Together, these groups include representation from a variety of industries across the country and around the globe.
USGBC is your source for up-to-date, high quality education on the rating systems. We offer a variety of ways to learn about LEED. Explore our course catalog
Why LEED?
LEED-certified buildings are designed to:
• Lower operating costs and increase asset value
• Reduce waste sent to landfills
• Conserve energy and water
• Be healthier and safer for occupants
• Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions
• Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances and other incentives in hundreds of cities
LEED is good for business. LEED certification boosts your bottom line, makes you more competitive, limits risk, and attracts tenants.
Credit library
Building projects earn points for satisfying green building criteria. Within each of the environmental LEED credit categories, projects must satisfy particular prerequisites and earn additional points. The number of points the project earns determines the level of LEED certification the project receives. Projects must earn at least 40 points to achieve basic certification.
This is a summed up version of our first of four LEED Green Associate Training Sessions. The LEED Credentialing Study Sessions are a service that our club, Sustainable Build and Design has offered over the last two years, preparing over 30 LEED APs from BYU, industry, and nearby universities.
This document summarizes the LEED certification for a new construction project at Poly Prep Lower School. The project achieved Silver certification level with 34 total points. It earned points in the key areas of sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy & atmosphere, materials & resources, indoor environmental quality and innovation & design. Some highlights include optimizing energy performance, use of renewable energy, construction waste management, daylight and views, and contributions from a LEED accredited professional.
The document provides information about the LEED certification process, including the different steps, tools, and requirements. It addresses questions about rating system selection, prerequisites, regional priority credits, project boundaries, the roles of USGBC and GBCI, and more. The series of multiple choice questions and answers cover a wide range of topics related to pursuing and achieving LEED certification for a project.
This presentation is specifically tailored to the real estate community.
Are you a real estate broker representing a tenant interested in LEED certified space?
A building owner, who the broker calls on and doesn’t know if he can look at the deal?
The lender he calls to assemble the financing being asked to underwrite the sustainable improvements?
Whoever you are, we are all in this together.
This course will introduce you to the basic structure of LEED, the different rating systems and most importantly the framework and terminology to make you confident in the market. We will cover the issues to know, the questions to ask and when to ask them. LEED is truly an integrative process and each individual involved in the project has an influence on the final product.
You will learn, what you have to consider for LEED and when you need to do it.
Moores Furniture Group is a leading UK manufacturer of kitchen and bathroom furniture. They presented on sustainability within the furniture industry. The presentation covered the Code for Sustainable Homes, which rates new homes on environmental performance. It requires new social housing and private developments to meet minimum sustainability standards. A home's rating is based on how many credits it earns in areas like energy use, water efficiency, and materials. Small changes to kitchen specifications can help developments earn more credits and achieve a higher overall rating without significant additional costs.
This document provides an overview and summary of the LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI) rating system. It describes the purpose and benefits of LEED certification for commercial interior projects. It also outlines the certification process and provides additional resources for project teams pursuing LEED-CI certification.
LEED is an internationally recognized green building program.
It provides building owners and operators with a framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions.
What is LEED?
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a voluntary, consensus-based, market¬-driven program that provides third-party verification of green buildings. From individual buildings and homes, to entire neighborhoods and communities, LEED is transforming the way built environments are designed, constructed, and operated. Comprehensive and flexible, LEED addresses the entire lifecycle of a building.
Participation in the voluntary LEED process demonstrates leadership, innovation, environmental stewardship and social responsibility. LEED provides building owners and operators the tools they need to immediately impact their building’s performance and bottom line, while providing healthy indoor spaces for a building’s occupants.
LEED projects have been successfully established in 135 countries. International projects, those outside the United States, make up more than 50% of the total LEED registered square footage. LEED unites us in a single global community and provides regional solutions, while recognizing local realities.
How it works
For commercial buildings and neighborhoods, to earn LEED certification, a project must satisfy all LEED prerequisites and earn a minimum 40 points on a 110-point LEED rating system scale. Homes must earn a minimum of 45 points on a 136-point scale. Learn more
Learn about LEED
LEED is developed, implemented and maintained with the help of the LEED Committees. Focusing more on the application of LEED, the LEED International Roundtable identifies ways LEED can better meet the needs of global users. Together, these groups include representation from a variety of industries across the country and around the globe.
USGBC is your source for up-to-date, high quality education on the rating systems. We offer a variety of ways to learn about LEED. Explore our course catalog
Why LEED?
LEED-certified buildings are designed to:
• Lower operating costs and increase asset value
• Reduce waste sent to landfills
• Conserve energy and water
• Be healthier and safer for occupants
• Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions
• Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances and other incentives in hundreds of cities
LEED is good for business. LEED certification boosts your bottom line, makes you more competitive, limits risk, and attracts tenants.
Credit library
Building projects earn points for satisfying green building criteria. Within each of the environmental LEED credit categories, projects must satisfy particular prerequisites and earn additional points. The number of points the project earns determines the level of LEED certification the project receives. Projects must earn at least 40 points to achieve basic certification.
This is a summed up version of our first of four LEED Green Associate Training Sessions. The LEED Credentialing Study Sessions are a service that our club, Sustainable Build and Design has offered over the last two years, preparing over 30 LEED APs from BYU, industry, and nearby universities.
This document summarizes the LEED certification for a new construction project at Poly Prep Lower School. The project achieved Silver certification level with 34 total points. It earned points in the key areas of sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy & atmosphere, materials & resources, indoor environmental quality and innovation & design. Some highlights include optimizing energy performance, use of renewable energy, construction waste management, daylight and views, and contributions from a LEED accredited professional.
1. The document outlines 24 concepts to know to pass the LEED AP exams, including prerequisites, minimum program requirements, potential technologies and strategies, LEED certification steps, and calculations related to densities, floor area ratios, indoor water use reduction, solar reflectance index, renewable energy production, green power and carbon offsets, and flush-out requirements.
2. Key concepts include prerequisites for becoming a LEED AP, minimum program requirements for LEED certification, reference standards and guides, the LEED certification process, and calculations required for various water, energy, and indoor air quality credits.
3. Memorizing the concepts, especially those related to calculations, is important for passing the exams.
Global Warming Potential (GWP) measures the effect a refrigerant will have on global warming compared to carbon dioxide, with a lower GWP being better for the environment. Green Seal labels products that are more environmentally friendly, including paints and cleaning products. A major renovation of an existing K-12 school would use the LEED for Schools rating system. In an existing building, CFC refrigerants can be replaced with HCFCs, HFCs, or natural refrigerants to earn LEED certification.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Ryan Zizzo: LEED v4 UpdateGBC Finland
The document summarizes changes between LEED v2009 and LEED v4, which was released in 2013-2015. Key changes include more rating systems covering different building segments, an increased focus on location and transportation factors, water and energy use reduction, protection of habitat, renewable energy, and enhanced commissioning. New concepts include managing rainfall on-site and addressing light pollution, demand response programs, and acoustic performance. Material selection requirements were strengthened around disclosing ingredients, life cycle assessment, and corporate sustainability reporting. Indoor environmental quality criteria for VOCs and daylighting were also increased.
The project features several strategies to integrate sustainable architecture and engineering improvements into a historic structure. We will investigate questions of design strategies, LEED Certification, performance measurement, products and materials, and other critical questions.
Sited on the main historic quad of the campus, the building was constructed in 1929 and has been housed in the Earth Science and Natural Resources programs since 1970. Interweaving the retention and restoration of existing materials alongside new efficient technologies, the rehab and expansion included refinishing existing windows, implementing high-performance envelope strategies, and shoe-horning ventilation within the existing shell. The HVAC systems included both chilled beams and highly efficient energy recovery systems.
The collaborative and integrated team included UNH Department of Facilities Design and Construction, EYP Architecture and Engineering, Le Messurier and Shawmut Design and Construction. This roundtable is part of the Sustainable Design Case Study Series at NEXUS. Learn more at http://www.nexusboston.org/news/casestudyroundtables.
17 concepts you should know to pass the LEED v4 GA ExamRob Freeman
This document provides an overview of 17 key concepts to know for passing the LEED v4 Green Associate exam. It defines concepts like Minimum Program Requirements, Integrative Project Planning, Credit Interpretation Requests, LEED Boundaries, and categories such as Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality. For each concept, it provides a brief definition and relevant details about meeting the related LEED requirements. It concludes by advertising additional study materials and resources for exam preparation.
1) The document provides an overview of a 4-hour presentation on LEED certification and exam preparation. It includes a case study of a LEED-certified home remodel project in Arizona.
2) The case study describes the LEED process and lessons learned, including comparisons to other rating systems. It discusses considerations around material selection, costs, energy analysis, and tax benefits.
3) It also explains the NAHB green rating system and compares the top priorities of LEED and NAHB.
The document contains 12 multiple choice questions related to LEED green building and sustainability best practices. The questions cover topics such as materials that use CFCs, strategies to earn LEED credits, definitions of terms like local ordinances and emissivity, ways to reduce stormwater runoff, and factors that contribute to community connectivity when selecting a building site.
Gunnar Hubbard- LEED vs Three Star Green Building Rating SystemsGeoffrey Lewis
The best English language presentation on the differences between the US Green Building Council's LEED system and the Chinese government's Ministry of Construction Three Star green building rating system. Also a great overview on how rating systems drive market transformation.
Presented by Gunnar Hubbard, CEO of Fore Solutions, on March 25th, 2009 at a green building event at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing.
Buildings use approximately 40% of the energy in the US. Buzzwords like “going green” and “energy efficient” are more prevalent today. LEED is a rating system, which provides designers the opportunity to tailor their design to reduce the impact on society and the surroundings. It is an integrated process involving the architect, landscape architect, civil engineer, MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) consultant, lighting designer and contractor. As a design team these professionals evaluate energy trade offs within a conceptual design to create a functional building. This session will focus on LEED V4. It will target LEED’s definition, history and categories. More importantly, how to become a LEED accredited professional and LEED’s V4 holistic approach to building design.
This document contains 40 multiple choice questions from a LEED Green Associate exam about various topics related to LEED certification. Some key areas covered include preferred project sites, strategies to reduce heat islands, renewable energy certificate qualifications, indoor air quality plans, refrigerant regulations, and benefits of recycled materials.
Leed green associate ii. project site factors answer Bilal Mohamed
The document contains questions and answers about various LEED concepts. Albedo measures a material's ability to reflect sunlight on a scale of 0 to 1. Light trespass occurring beyond a project boundary is an example of light trespass. Native plants that are adapted to the local climate should be used for green roofs to promote biodiversity. Calculating a material's solar reflectance index (SRI) requires its solar reflectance and emissivity values. Open-grid pavement is less than 50% impervious and allows vegetation to grow in its open cells.
The document contains 12 multiple choice questions related to LEED and sustainability. The questions cover topics such as ozone depletion, site selection criteria, goal setting, greenfield sites, refrigerants, LEED point distributions, natural refrigerants, addressing innovative techniques, ICC codes, the purpose of a LEED AP, cooling buildings without refrigerants, and promoting biodiversity. Each question is followed by reference information and an explanation of the correct answer.
Overview of LEED NC v4 credits and changes from v2009 with particular emphasis on those credits related to Mechanical, Electrical, and Commissioning as presented by a USGBC Designated v4 Liaison.
This presentation was given to my class by Quint Newcomer, the Director of UGA Costa Rica and the only single family LEED-certified home owner in the Athens area at the time of this presentation. The presentation serves as an introductory primer on what it means to "be green" as a home owner, and also details some of the steps that he took to make his own home LEED certified. Quint's wife, architect Lori Newcomer, designed the layout of the home as well.
LEED v4 Green Building Focuses on Lighting Rob Freeman
Discover why lighting is such a critical part of every green, eco-friendly building destined for LEED certification. Learn how to maximize the available credits by using smart lighting, light sensors, and more.
This document is a LEED 2009 checklist for a new construction or major renovation project. It summarizes the categories, credits, and possible points in the LEED rating system. The categories include sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, innovation in design, and regional priorities. The project aims to achieve a certified, silver, gold, or platinum level of certification under the LEED 2009 standard for new construction and major renovations.
Leed green associate i. synergistic opportunities and leed application proces...Bilal Mohamed
The document contains a sample exam for the LEED Green Associate exam. It includes 10 multiple choice questions about LEED requirements, policies, and processes. Key points covered in the questions include:
- Prerequisites are mandatory for LEED certification while credits are optional.
- Closed systems aim to have no waste by reusing materials, while open systems release materials outside the system.
- The primary goal of the USGBC is to drive market transformation in the building industry through continuous improvement of the LEED rating system.
- Only organizations approved by the USGBC marketing department can use the USGBC logo.
Leed green associate iv. project systems and energy impacts answer Bilal Mohamed
Refrigerants are substances used to transfer heat during mechanical cooling processes. They act as the heat carrier, changing from gas to liquid and back in the refrigeration cycle. Centrifugal chillers and refrigeration systems used chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which are banned under the Montreal Protocol due to their ozone depletion effects. There is a natural conflict between preventing ozone depletion and reducing global warming, as refrigerants that are neutral to the ozone layer tend to be less efficient.
National Green Building Certification provides a standardized process for certifying homes as green. The National Green Building Standard establishes requirements in six areas and four certification levels. Projects are verified by third parties to ensure compliance. Certification offers benefits to homeowners, builders, and the environment through resource efficiency and reduced environmental impacts.
2011 09-16 eeba - nahbrc national green bld std overviewAmber Joan Wood
The document provides an overview of the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) certification program. It discusses the development and scope of the NGBS, the certification process, costs, accredited verifiers, product approvals, incentives, and revisions. The certification ensures projects meet the consensus-based requirements in the NGBS across various residential building types and levels of certification.
1. The document outlines 24 concepts to know to pass the LEED AP exams, including prerequisites, minimum program requirements, potential technologies and strategies, LEED certification steps, and calculations related to densities, floor area ratios, indoor water use reduction, solar reflectance index, renewable energy production, green power and carbon offsets, and flush-out requirements.
2. Key concepts include prerequisites for becoming a LEED AP, minimum program requirements for LEED certification, reference standards and guides, the LEED certification process, and calculations required for various water, energy, and indoor air quality credits.
3. Memorizing the concepts, especially those related to calculations, is important for passing the exams.
Global Warming Potential (GWP) measures the effect a refrigerant will have on global warming compared to carbon dioxide, with a lower GWP being better for the environment. Green Seal labels products that are more environmentally friendly, including paints and cleaning products. A major renovation of an existing K-12 school would use the LEED for Schools rating system. In an existing building, CFC refrigerants can be replaced with HCFCs, HFCs, or natural refrigerants to earn LEED certification.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Ryan Zizzo: LEED v4 UpdateGBC Finland
The document summarizes changes between LEED v2009 and LEED v4, which was released in 2013-2015. Key changes include more rating systems covering different building segments, an increased focus on location and transportation factors, water and energy use reduction, protection of habitat, renewable energy, and enhanced commissioning. New concepts include managing rainfall on-site and addressing light pollution, demand response programs, and acoustic performance. Material selection requirements were strengthened around disclosing ingredients, life cycle assessment, and corporate sustainability reporting. Indoor environmental quality criteria for VOCs and daylighting were also increased.
The project features several strategies to integrate sustainable architecture and engineering improvements into a historic structure. We will investigate questions of design strategies, LEED Certification, performance measurement, products and materials, and other critical questions.
Sited on the main historic quad of the campus, the building was constructed in 1929 and has been housed in the Earth Science and Natural Resources programs since 1970. Interweaving the retention and restoration of existing materials alongside new efficient technologies, the rehab and expansion included refinishing existing windows, implementing high-performance envelope strategies, and shoe-horning ventilation within the existing shell. The HVAC systems included both chilled beams and highly efficient energy recovery systems.
The collaborative and integrated team included UNH Department of Facilities Design and Construction, EYP Architecture and Engineering, Le Messurier and Shawmut Design and Construction. This roundtable is part of the Sustainable Design Case Study Series at NEXUS. Learn more at http://www.nexusboston.org/news/casestudyroundtables.
17 concepts you should know to pass the LEED v4 GA ExamRob Freeman
This document provides an overview of 17 key concepts to know for passing the LEED v4 Green Associate exam. It defines concepts like Minimum Program Requirements, Integrative Project Planning, Credit Interpretation Requests, LEED Boundaries, and categories such as Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality. For each concept, it provides a brief definition and relevant details about meeting the related LEED requirements. It concludes by advertising additional study materials and resources for exam preparation.
1) The document provides an overview of a 4-hour presentation on LEED certification and exam preparation. It includes a case study of a LEED-certified home remodel project in Arizona.
2) The case study describes the LEED process and lessons learned, including comparisons to other rating systems. It discusses considerations around material selection, costs, energy analysis, and tax benefits.
3) It also explains the NAHB green rating system and compares the top priorities of LEED and NAHB.
The document contains 12 multiple choice questions related to LEED green building and sustainability best practices. The questions cover topics such as materials that use CFCs, strategies to earn LEED credits, definitions of terms like local ordinances and emissivity, ways to reduce stormwater runoff, and factors that contribute to community connectivity when selecting a building site.
Gunnar Hubbard- LEED vs Three Star Green Building Rating SystemsGeoffrey Lewis
The best English language presentation on the differences between the US Green Building Council's LEED system and the Chinese government's Ministry of Construction Three Star green building rating system. Also a great overview on how rating systems drive market transformation.
Presented by Gunnar Hubbard, CEO of Fore Solutions, on March 25th, 2009 at a green building event at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing.
Buildings use approximately 40% of the energy in the US. Buzzwords like “going green” and “energy efficient” are more prevalent today. LEED is a rating system, which provides designers the opportunity to tailor their design to reduce the impact on society and the surroundings. It is an integrated process involving the architect, landscape architect, civil engineer, MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing) consultant, lighting designer and contractor. As a design team these professionals evaluate energy trade offs within a conceptual design to create a functional building. This session will focus on LEED V4. It will target LEED’s definition, history and categories. More importantly, how to become a LEED accredited professional and LEED’s V4 holistic approach to building design.
This document contains 40 multiple choice questions from a LEED Green Associate exam about various topics related to LEED certification. Some key areas covered include preferred project sites, strategies to reduce heat islands, renewable energy certificate qualifications, indoor air quality plans, refrigerant regulations, and benefits of recycled materials.
Leed green associate ii. project site factors answer Bilal Mohamed
The document contains questions and answers about various LEED concepts. Albedo measures a material's ability to reflect sunlight on a scale of 0 to 1. Light trespass occurring beyond a project boundary is an example of light trespass. Native plants that are adapted to the local climate should be used for green roofs to promote biodiversity. Calculating a material's solar reflectance index (SRI) requires its solar reflectance and emissivity values. Open-grid pavement is less than 50% impervious and allows vegetation to grow in its open cells.
The document contains 12 multiple choice questions related to LEED and sustainability. The questions cover topics such as ozone depletion, site selection criteria, goal setting, greenfield sites, refrigerants, LEED point distributions, natural refrigerants, addressing innovative techniques, ICC codes, the purpose of a LEED AP, cooling buildings without refrigerants, and promoting biodiversity. Each question is followed by reference information and an explanation of the correct answer.
Overview of LEED NC v4 credits and changes from v2009 with particular emphasis on those credits related to Mechanical, Electrical, and Commissioning as presented by a USGBC Designated v4 Liaison.
This presentation was given to my class by Quint Newcomer, the Director of UGA Costa Rica and the only single family LEED-certified home owner in the Athens area at the time of this presentation. The presentation serves as an introductory primer on what it means to "be green" as a home owner, and also details some of the steps that he took to make his own home LEED certified. Quint's wife, architect Lori Newcomer, designed the layout of the home as well.
LEED v4 Green Building Focuses on Lighting Rob Freeman
Discover why lighting is such a critical part of every green, eco-friendly building destined for LEED certification. Learn how to maximize the available credits by using smart lighting, light sensors, and more.
This document is a LEED 2009 checklist for a new construction or major renovation project. It summarizes the categories, credits, and possible points in the LEED rating system. The categories include sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, innovation in design, and regional priorities. The project aims to achieve a certified, silver, gold, or platinum level of certification under the LEED 2009 standard for new construction and major renovations.
Leed green associate i. synergistic opportunities and leed application proces...Bilal Mohamed
The document contains a sample exam for the LEED Green Associate exam. It includes 10 multiple choice questions about LEED requirements, policies, and processes. Key points covered in the questions include:
- Prerequisites are mandatory for LEED certification while credits are optional.
- Closed systems aim to have no waste by reusing materials, while open systems release materials outside the system.
- The primary goal of the USGBC is to drive market transformation in the building industry through continuous improvement of the LEED rating system.
- Only organizations approved by the USGBC marketing department can use the USGBC logo.
Leed green associate iv. project systems and energy impacts answer Bilal Mohamed
Refrigerants are substances used to transfer heat during mechanical cooling processes. They act as the heat carrier, changing from gas to liquid and back in the refrigeration cycle. Centrifugal chillers and refrigeration systems used chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which are banned under the Montreal Protocol due to their ozone depletion effects. There is a natural conflict between preventing ozone depletion and reducing global warming, as refrigerants that are neutral to the ozone layer tend to be less efficient.
National Green Building Certification provides a standardized process for certifying homes as green. The National Green Building Standard establishes requirements in six areas and four certification levels. Projects are verified by third parties to ensure compliance. Certification offers benefits to homeowners, builders, and the environment through resource efficiency and reduced environmental impacts.
2011 09-16 eeba - nahbrc national green bld std overviewAmber Joan Wood
The document provides an overview of the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) certification program. It discusses the development and scope of the NGBS, the certification process, costs, accredited verifiers, product approvals, incentives, and revisions. The certification ensures projects meet the consensus-based requirements in the NGBS across various residential building types and levels of certification.
The document provides an introduction to the ICC 700-2008 National Green Building Standard. It addresses the environmental impact of buildings and established the NGBS to rate residential buildings based on their potential environmental impact. The NGBS encourages green building practices like water and energy conservation, material resource efficiency, and indoor air quality. It established thresholds like Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Emerald to encourage higher performing green buildings. The standard can be administered by governmental jurisdictions or independent third parties and provides a rating tool to promote sustainable construction and operation of residential buildings.
This document contains 11 multiple choice questions related to LEED and green building concepts. The questions cover topics such as LEED prerequisites and goals, environmental benefits of graywater use, definitions of terms like floor area ratio, advantages of native plants for landscaping, examples of regional and recycled materials, and what is banned by the Montreal Protocol (CFCs).
The document provides an overview of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and its LEED green building rating system. It discusses USGBC's mission to promote environmentally responsible buildings. It also summarizes the LEED rating system, the environmental impacts of buildings, the benefits of green building, examples of LEED-certified projects, and the LEED certification process.
July2013 ghnyc -alternatives to leed-7-17-13GreenHomeNYC
This document summarizes alternatives to LEED certification, including Passive House standards and the Green Globes system. Passive House focuses on dramatically reducing building energy usage through a methodology involving optimized insulation, air tightness, and ventilation. Green Globes is a web-based assessment and rating program that provides guidance and certification across seven environmental categories. A presentation describes updates to Green Globes for new construction, including criteria developed through consensus, an increased focus on energy and materials, and compliance with federal sustainability principles.
The document discusses the Argentina Green Building Council (AGBC) and green building certifications. It states that the AGBC is a non-profit organization established in 2007 with a mission to promote sustainable building design. It discusses green building standards like LEED and compares LEED for New Construction and LEED for Existing Buildings. The document also addresses common strategies and benefits around sustainable sites, water and energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor air quality.
The document discusses Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), a green building certification program used worldwide. It was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council in 1998 to provide a framework for identifying and implementing sustainable building strategies. LEED provides third-party verification that a building was designed and built using methods to improve performance in areas like energy savings, water efficiency, and indoor environmental quality. It has different rating systems for various building types that evaluate categories like sustainable sites, water and energy use, materials and resources, and indoor air quality.
The document discusses alternatives to LEED certification, including Passive House and Green Globes standards. Passive House focuses on dramatically reducing building energy usage through a methodology involving optimized insulation, air tightness, passive solar gains, and efficient ventilation. Green Globes is an online assessment and rating program that provides a transparent, affordable alternative to LEED with a focus on energy, materials, and indoor environmental quality. Enterprise Green Communities criteria provide a holistic approach for affordable housing that emphasizes integrative design, healthy living, and resource efficiency.
Berkeley HOME Program - EE in HOME WorkshopICF_HCD
This document discusses Berkeley's process for incorporating energy efficiency and sustainability into affordable housing developments funded through its HOME Investment Partnerships Program. It outlines the city's housing trust fund process and land development process, and explains how the city works with developers during design, permitting, and construction to implement green building practices. This results in more energy efficient and environmentally friendly affordable housing that lowers costs for owners and tenants. However, financing pressures can sometimes work against incorporating green features due to higher costs. The document provides examples of green materials and systems used in Berkeley affordable housing projects.
This document summarizes a panel discussion on green preservation resources and challenges. It provides a timeline of Colorado Housing Finance Authority's green initiatives from 2005-2010. It describes how the Green Communities program addresses environmental challenges through construction standards. It then explains how CHFA achieves sustainable affordable development through environmental standards in its Low Income Housing Tax Credit application and Qualified Allocation Plan process. Finally, it highlights tangible progress with 11 certified affordable housing projects in Colorado.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)_COLIYAT, Erwin S.-Final ...ErwinSColiyat
This document will discuss the importance and benefits Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and give some examples of buildings in the Philippines that have adapted LEED.
REBA - Building Green - Building Energy CodesAndy Burns
Andrew Burns and John Downie, The Burns Companies, presented to the REBA Massachusetts chapter on the challenges of Building Green and the Building Energy Codes inherent in states. July 11, 2011
Robert Newcomer is an attorney who specializes in green building and sustainability litigation and counseling. His document discusses key aspects of green building including definitions, benefits, impacts, certification systems like LEED, and various legal issues that can arise related to green building standards, contracts, marketing, and more. It provides an overview of sustainability challenges and opportunities in the built environment.
The document contains questions and answers related to LEED green building certification. It provides definitions and explanations of key terms:
- Green roofs are considered part of the landscape area. They help reduce heat islands and building energy consumption.
- A life-cycle cost analysis and contingencies for researching unconventional techniques or materials must be considered in a green building project budget.
- Conducting a waste stream audit of a building's ongoing operations allows the team to verify the recycling program, ensure waste is properly disposed of, and identify opportunities to divert more waste.
- There is no LEED minimum building height requirement. Native plants generally require less resources like water, fertilizer and pesticides because they are suited
Organizations are increasingly incorporating sustainable design into construction projects to reduce costs and environmental impact. Many government agencies now have procurement programs promoting sustainable products and energy/water savings. While the procurement process for green buildings requires unique qualifications and management, the performance and financial benefits are significant. Green buildings demand extensive team collaboration between disciplines from the beginning, as sustainability impacts design, construction, and the lifetime of the building. Meeting local green requirements can also involve rigorous approval processes. However, performance-based procurement allows flexibility for innovative solutions that achieve sustainability goals.
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NAHB Green Building
1. National Green
Building Prog ram
Over view
Presenter: John Kremke II, CGB, CGP
Porter County Builders Association
Chairman, Green Building Alliance
Director of Construction and Development Operations,
Accent Homes, Inc.
Certified Green Professional (CGP)
April 8, 2009
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2. Presentation Topics
What is Green Building? What it is not.
NAHB National Green Building Program
Overview
PCBA Green Build Events and Educational
Opportunities
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3. Defining Green
Green Building Standards
Green Certification goes beyond Energy –
7 green principles
Includes all market segments (affordable,
moderate priced, move-up)
Guidelines/Standards are ENERGY STAR
compatible
Certification is still available (for a short
time) to requirements of NAHB Model
Green Home Building Guidelines
(Guidelines)
Guidelines defined green in 2005
Eventually Guidelines will be phased out
and will not be updated. Certification to
Standards will be used solely.
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4. A Needed Agreement on a
Single Definition of Green,
at last . . .
The 2 year ANSI process:
42 member consensus committee
Strict rules for open and wide
participation
ANSI approval as a National Consensus
Standard
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5. Defining Green
National Green Building Standard
Developed by ANSI consensus process;
approved early 2009 and will be periodically
reviewed & updated
Sponsored by NAHB & International Code Council
(ICC)
42 committee members included:
36% Producers
33% Users
31% General
7 Task Groups
Updated and improved derivative of the NAHB
Model Green Building Guidelines
Completed 3 Ballot & Public Comment Cycles
(addressed over 2,000 comments)
Copies now for sale from www.BuilderBooks.com
Updated and more stringent than Guidelines
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6. Why National Green Building
Program?
One recognizable standard
Above code requirements
Voluntary
Ability to respond to market demands
Perfect for builders already building above
minimums
Compatible with Energy Star
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8. Consumer Benefits
Higher performing than non-certified homes,
typically built “beyond code”
Consumer confidence that home will perform
as claimed; independent 3rd-party verification
Required Homeowner education helps them
understand their role in their new home
Certified home is more than simply energy
efficient but green and sustainable – 7 green
principles
Bragging rights that their home is green
certified to the best program available
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9. Community Benefits
Incentives for on-site recycling and re-use of
resources – reduced waste
Construction of verified green and “beyond
code” buildings – less life cycle maintenance
Incentives for low impact development
techniques – reduced development impact
Reduced infrastructure maintenance
Incentives for public transportation and
community recycling
Resource and Water efficiency
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10. Industry Benefits &
Marketing Support
NAHB-endorsed national program based on
national consensus standard
Confidence in credibility of third-party verification;
overcome consumer cynicism over definition of
“green”
Confidence - Provides standards to avoid
“Greenwashing”
Recognition as early adopter for inevitable future
of our industry
Less overall construction costs to implement
Levels the playing field, but provides flexibility for
market differentiation
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11. Marketing Support from NAHB
National Brand Recognition
Use of NAHB & NAHB Research Center
logos/marks in promotional materials
NAHB developing National Green Building
Program logos & usage agreements for
affiliated HBAs, Qualified Projects, and
Verifiers
NAHB developing collateral on green
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12. Marketing Support
NAHB Research Center
Certificate for all certified homes
Optional plaques for certified
homes
Free option to show home on
national website
NAHB maintains record of all
certified homes
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13. Toll-free hotline – support for builders, buyers,
verifiers
Other collateral – downloadable brochures,
press release templates, fact sheets, etc.; can
be customized by each participating builder
Use of NAHB Research Center corporate logo
and CERTIFIED mark
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15. Optional Certification Plaque
Custom made and unique to each certified building
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16. Optional home listing and photo listed on
national website (high-traffic site)
Sample Certified Home Display
on National Website
Certification Level: Gold
Location: Bloomington, IN
Builder: Joe Covington Building
Co.
Website: www.builderswebsite.com
Description: [Builder to supply text
to describe home.]
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17. The new Standard has an expanded scope
Land Development
Single Family
Multi-family
Additions
Renovations
Available Levels of Green Certification
Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Emerald Levels
Minimum score per section required for each
level
Need additional points across all sections
The lowest section score determines the
home’s overall score
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19. Lot Design, Preparation and
Development
Minimize environmental impact – Infill?
Mass transportation and pedestrian opportunities
Project team and established goals
Minimize impacts to slope disturbances and natural resources
Minimize soil disturbance and erosion
Maintain natural drainage features and patterns
Landscaping to limit water and energy usage
Increased densities
Innovative practices – shared drives, pervious pavement
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20. Resource Efficiency
Conditioned floor area square footage limits
Advanced and engineered structural and framing systems
Building dimensions designed to reduce material waste
Detailed framing plans
Precut and prefabricated components
Stacked stories
Pre-finished materials (trim, doors, etc.)
Adequate roof overhangs – durability
Proper foundation drainage and finished grade
Proper flashing and sealing on plans
Recycled construction waste
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21. Energy Efficiency
Heating and cooling systems sized to Manual J (mandatory)
HVAC ducts sealed
Seal/flash exterior walls, windows, doors, penetrations
Proper attic ventilation and seal attic entrance
Sealed recessed can light fixtures (where used)
Third party verification for building envelope air infiltration
Additional practices include LED or CFL lighting, using Energy
Star rated light fixtures and appliances, occupancy sensors on
indoor lights, use of renewable energy heating and cooling
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22. Water Efficiency
Reduce indoor hot water usage -on demand heater, less that 40
feet hot water pipe runs, engineered systems
Water conserving appliances
Water efficient shower heads, faucets and toilets
Irrigation system installed that is low volume, zoned, subsurface
and equipped with rain and soil moisture sensors
Rainwater collection and distribution
Water quality filter
Innovative practices – graywater system for irrigation (where
permitted by local code)
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23. Indoor Environmental Quality
Air handling equipment not in garage unless in a sealed room
Power or direct vent heating and water heating exhaust in conditioned
spaces
Sealed fireplaces
Garage/House door sealed and gasketed
No carpeting near toilets and bathing fixtures
Low VOC wall coatings
Zero VOC site applied interior finishing products
CO2 alarms
Proper kitchen, bath and dryer venting to outdoors
Bath or Laundry exhaust fan on timer
HVAC registers protected/covered during construction
Moisture control in crawl spaces, baths and tile backing
Innovative Practices - Humidity monitoring system
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24. Operation, Maintenance and
Building Owner Education
Owner’s manual
Owner orientation and training
Multi-family operation and maintenance manual
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25. Green Building Myths
and
Green Building
Realities
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26. Green Building Myth #1
Consumers only care about the
bottom line; they don’t care about
green
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27. Green Building Reality
#1
Homebuyers do care about green
and are willing to pay for it!
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29. Builder’s View
Builder in Delaware states that 70% of his current sales
are generated as a result of potentially seeing that sign
and touring that home
Builder in Texas with 25 year track record of building
green energy efficient homes says 2008 was a good,
2009 will be better
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30. From The Wall Street
Journal
February 4, 2009
Journalist Wendy Bounds asks:
“Is it worth the dough to get the props?
One-third of home buyers surveyed said
they were willing to pay a $20,000 premium
for a green home.
A key factor: the promise of reduced
operational costs.”*
*According to a 2008 McGraw-Hill Construction report
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31. 20K per house is a lot of green
Most customers will never have to come
up with that much
Many builders are closer to Bronze or
Silver than they realize
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32. Green Building Myth #2
Green Building is a fad; it’s not very
important to homebuyers
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33. Green Building Reality
#2
There is significant interest and
inevitable growth in green building
and green building certification
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34. Market Trends
McGraw-Hill says market is approaching
“tipping point” and predicts green building
may triple from 2008-2013
Growing consumer demand, dramatic changes
in last 3 years
Regulatory mandates - energy
Development of consensus standard
High-performance homes becoming
mainstream
Moving beyond just energy – evolution to
consumer desire for total “green” offerings
Inevitable growth – Environmentally conscious
buyers (boomers, Gen X and Y)
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35. Green Certification
Programs
Guidelines/Standards based green
programs
35+ sponsored by HBAs across
the U.S. in 10 years
Local modifications to reflect
climate and style
150,000 certified homes nationally
thru 2007
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36. Green Building Myth #3
Building green is too expensive
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37. Green Building Reality
#3
National Green Building Program is
affordable
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38. Cost Analysis &
Comparison
Generally there are 3 costs associated
with building & certifying to National Green
Building Certification
Construction Costs
Verification/Testing Costs
Certification Fees
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39. 1. Verification Costs
Determined locally between Builder and
Verifier
Market rate based on supply and demand
More than 350 Verifiers with National coverage
100’s more in the process of becoming accredited
Inspections typically taking 90-120 minutes
each (rough & final)
Many verifiers also provide other
inspection/testing services and are already on
site
Testing fees set by the market
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40. 2. Certification Fees
Single-Family Homes
$200 per home for NAHB members
$500 for non-members of NAHB
Multifamily buildings
$200 per building ($500 for non-NAHB members)
plus per-unit fee ($20)
Land Development
Design Approval ($2,500)
Certified Development ($2,500)
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41. 3. Combined Costs as Percentage
of House Cost
Emerald/
Rating System Bronze/Certified Silver Gold Platinum
GBG 1.0 – 1.4% 2.3 – 3.4% 4.7 – 6.4% NA
NGBS 1.1 – 1.7% 2.8 – 3.1% 6.9 – 7.6% 16.3 – 16.9%
LEED-H 3.6 – 5.6% 5.1 – 7.4% 11.2 –13.5% 17.3 – 22.9%
Note: All 3 of these programs are in their infancy, so costs are likely to change as
the programs develop.
Base House is minimum code. Dallas production house cost of $172,700 is
represented.
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42. Green Building Myth #4
It is difficult and complicated to build
green
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43. Green Building Reality
#4
Many builders find green building to
be “very easy” or somewhat easy”
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44. Industry Trends in
2 Green
annual Professional Builder magazine survey
nd
findings (2008):
Respondents found the program “Very or Somewhat
easy to use”
Energy Star Program 70%
NAHB Green 44%
LEED-H 23%
Respondents found the program “Very or Somewhat
reliable”
Energy Star Program 73%
NAHB Green 50%
LEED-H 48%
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46. Roles and
Responsibilities
of the Major Players
NAHB
NAHB Research Center
Local HBAs – Porter County Builder’s
Association
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47. Promoting green = major priority for NAHB
Co-sponsored ANSI standard development
with ICC
Funded www.nahbgreen.org
2,753 registered users
Growing at 17%/month
10,000 user sessions in July
Green is key topic for NAHB meetings:
IBS
NAHB board meetings
Nation’s Building News
Promotional materials created for HBAs
Active nationally with advocacy on green
NAHB National Green Building Program
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48. NAHB Research Center only NAHB-
authorized certifying body for National
Program Certification
Research Center role:
Develop National Green Building Certification
scoring tool and inspection criteria
Accredit and oversee verifiers;
list accredited verifiers on
www.nahbgreen.org
Issue project
certification
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49. Process Overview – Green Buildings
100% Verification
Verification by an NAHB Research Center
accredited verifier
Verification inspections required at rough and
final
Verifiers may provide design consulting
assistance to builder but this is not required
Multifamily buildings will be certified by
building, not by unit
Builder agreement required (once for all
houses)
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50. HBAs Affiliated
with the National
Programnational network of
An effective
affiliated HBAs
Utilizing NAHB Research Center’s
National Green Building Certification
Assisting in local efforts in
education, outreach and green
marketing in their markets and to
their members and industry partners
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52. Porter County Builders
Association
Green Building Alliance
Living Green Expo – Ivy Tech, Valparaiso, November 6-8
Vendors
Education opportunities
Community Education
Green Parade September, 2009
Muddy Boots Tours
Other Education
Green Certified Development – First in nation
CGP Designation (Certified Green Professional)
Valparaiso, May 19-21
Indianapolis, April 21-23, September 14-16 and October 25-27
Education, Education, Education
Real Estate agents, appraisers, lenders, builders, community
www.pcbaonline.com
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53. APPENDIX
Some of the
Technical Details
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54. Additional Program
Enhancements
“Green Approved” program
Building Systems; Modular
Products
Pre-approved points for green
products
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55. Defining Green, cont.
Points Required for Homes
Certified Under the
Guidelines
Points Required for the 3 different levels of Green Building
Category Bronze Silver Gold
Lot Design, Preparation, and Development 8 10 12
Resource Efficiency 44 60 77
Energy Efficiency 37 62 100
Water Efficiency 6 13 19
Indoor Environmental Quality 32 54 72
Operation, Maintenance, and Homeowner Education 7 7 9
Global Impact 3 5 6
Add’l points from secions of your choice 100 100 100
Totals 237 311 395
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56. Defining Green
National Green Building Program –
History
1995: Green Building gained more
mainstream industry interest
2005: NAHB Research Center
developed NAHB Model Green Home
Building Guidelines per NAHB’s
request
1995-2008: 50+ local green building
programs developed and
implemented, many were Guidelines-
based
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57. Defining Green, cont.
2007: NAHB and ICC announce partnership to
develop consensus-based National Green
Building Standard
2008: National Green Building Program and
Certification (based on Guidelines) launched
at 2008 International Builders’ Show
2009: ANSI National Green Building Standard
Approved expanding the national certification
to include developments, multi-family,
renovations and additions
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58. NAHB Research
Center Overview
Established in 1964
Wholly-owned, for-profit subsidiary
of NAHB
Mission
To improve the quality, affordability,
durability, and environmental performance
of housing
Methodology
Promote innovation in home building
products/systems, technology, and
construction processes
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59. Capabilities
Market Research
Quantitative
Qualitative
Lab Testing & Certification
Third-party accredited
Product Certifications
Quality Management Certifications
Field Evaluations & Demonstrations
Code Compliance
Information Dissemination
ToolBase
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60. Our Team - 85 employees with expertise
in all aspects of home building science &
research
Mechanical, Structural, Electrical Engineers
Land Planners
Wood Scientists
Economists
Architects
Builders/Remodelers
Lab Technicians
Market Research Experts
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61. Laboratory Credentials = business culture of
rigor and credibility
IAS (International Accreditation Service)
Test Lab (ISO 17025)
Inspection Agency (ISO 17020)
NIST – NVLAP (National Voluntary Laboratory
Accreditation Program)
Test Lab (ISO 17025)
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban
Development
Use of Materials Bulletin Administrator
IAPMO (International Association of Plumbing
and Mechanical Officials)
Recognized Test Lab
City of Los Angeles, CA
Testing Agency License
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