Cindy Wasser, MBA
June 27, 2024
NGBS Chapter 10: A Deep Dive
As an above code certification, the ICC 700-2020 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) dedicates an entire section to the operation, maintenance, and building owner education for all forms of residential construction. The section contains mandatory items for all projects, as well as additional requirements for higher levels of certification. These requirements serve to optimize buildings, educate occupants, reduce utilities and maintenance, and increase resale values.
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Michelle Foster
June 21, 2024
The Importance of Green and Sustainable Housing for LGBTQ Youth
NGBS Green proudly certified the Ruth Ellis Center, an affordable housing and support center serving the LGBTQ+ community by providing a safe and healthy space for those who have been mistreated in the past. By investing in projects such as the Ruth Ellis Center, we send a strong message that every individual deserves a safe place to call home and a healthy planet to thrive on.
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Cindy Wasser, MBA
June 21, 2024
Zero Emissions Building: The DOE’s New Definition
In a highly anticipated announcement, the U.S. Department of Energy has announced their National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building (ZEB). The NGBS Green team at Home Innovation Research Labs assisted the DOE in developing this national definition and will launch the NGBS Green +ZERO EMISSIONS certification later this year.
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