© NAHB Research Center National Green Building Standard (NGBS ICC ) & Product Integration John Barrows

© NAHB Research Center John Barrows, Custom Builder, East Hampton, NY Education & Training – National Assoc. of Home Builders Certified Green Professional Green Building Verifier NGBS Verifier Trainer

© NAHB Research Center Overview National Green Building Standard National Green Building Certification by the NAHB Research Center Green Approved Products

© NAHB Research Center Local Green Building Programs

© NAHB Research Center National Green Building Standard Approved Jan 2009 Collaboration between ICC and NAHB First green rating system to become approved consensus standard

© NAHB Research Center Key Elements  ANSI-approved consensus standard  Free web-based Green Scoring Tool  Third-party verification of all points claimed  Applies to all residential projects  Requires progressively higher levels of environmental performance in every category to obtain higher levels of green certification BronzeSilverGoldEmerald National Green Building Standard, cont.

© NAHB Research Center Consensus by balance of stakeholders Broad-based public review and comment Consideration of comments submitted Multiple public comment periods Incorporation of approved changes into standard Right to appeal for anyone who believes that due process was not respected National Green Building Standard, cont. Hallmarks of the ANSI Process

© NAHB Research Center Flexible Point-based System Sets mandatory performance baseline Rewards green practices above code Reflects diversity of markets & practices accommodates incremental improvements in environmental performance allows designers to find most effective, efficient path to reach green building goals flexible for regional & local conditions encourages innovation in both design & technology National Green Building Standard, cont.

© NAHB Research Center Lot Design Energy Efficiency Water Efficiency Indoor Air Quality Operation & Maintenance Resource Efficiency

© NAHB Research Center Required Points Performance Levels National Green Building Standard, cont.

© NAHB Research Center Basics of the Standard Philosophy To bring green into mainstream Written in code language for familiarity Flexibility Expansive point-based system, multiple paths to compliance More flexibility, without less rigor Cost Green Scoring Tool – “no cost to enter” Work directly with verifier, no middle-man Certification fees more affordable than others Unparalleled access to building science experts One standard for all residential projects National Green Building Standard, cont.

© NAHB Research Center The Standard vs. LEED-H Practices Available LEED-H – 89 Standard – 350 Available Points LEED-H – 136 total available points Standard – 1,100+ Threshold Point Ratings LEED-H – total points, not categories of points Standard – home scored based on lowest score in any category National Green Building Standard, cont.

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© NAHB Research Center Certification to the Standard Research Center Certification, cont.

© NAHB Research Center Project Certification Process Project Obtains Green Certified Mark Builder Uses Green Scoring Tool to Score Project Builder Hires Accredited Verifier Verifier Schedules Rough Inspection Verifier Schedules Final Inspection Notifies NAHB Research Center Research Center Certification, cont.

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Online Green Project Management Research Center Certification, cont.

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© NAHB Research Center Third-Party Verification Research Center Certification, cont.

© NAHB Research Center Green Modular Homes Research Center Certification, cont.

© NAHB Research Center Green Approved Products Pre-approved points for products Third-party verification required Assists builders with making product choices Approved products linked in Green Scoring Tool Simplifies specifications and field inspections Simple and seamless process for builders to select products

© NAHB Research Center Approved Products Shown in Scoring Tool Green Approved Products, cont.

© NAHB Research Center GreenApprovedProducts.com Green Approved Products, cont.

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© NAHB Research Center Sample Product Listing Green Approved Products, cont.

© NAHB Research Center Selling Green Cost vs. Value Change the Focus Sell the Value not the Cost Help the Builder DEFINE Value Education develops Value

© NAHB Research Center Green Builders Looking for: Systems approach Simplified processes High levels of performance Pathways to certification Tools to sell Value

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