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NGBS Green Builder's Resource Guide
This document serves as a resource guide for the NGBS Green certification program, administered by Home Innovation Research Labs. It outlines the requirements for earning certification under the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard, covering various building types from single-family homes to multifamily units and commercial mixed-use buildings.
The guide details the six categories of green practices required for certification: Lot & Site Development, Resource Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Homeowner Education. It also explains the scoring process using the NGBS Green Scoring Tool and provides instructions on selecting accredited verifiers and scheduling inspections.
Covers: Quick Start Guide · NGBS Compliance Requirements · Score the Project · How to Select an Accredited Verifier · The Verification Inspection · The AXIS NGBS Green Portal
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NGBS Green Builder's Resource Guide
Other 104 pages · 1.5 MB · ENA comprehensive guide for builders and developers on obtaining NGBS Green certification, covering compliance requirements, scoring tools, and verification…
Questions answered in Home Innovation Research Labs manuals
What types of buildings can earn NGBS Green certification?
The NGBS applies to single-family homes, townhouses, duplexes, triplexes, quads, assisted living facilities, mixed-use buildings, hotels, and student housing.
What are the certification levels available under the NGBS?
A building can attain one of five performance levels — Certified, Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Emerald.