© NAHB Research Center National Green Building Standard (NGBS ICC 700-2008) & Product Integration...

© NAHB Research Center

National Green Building Standard

(NGBS ICC 700-2008)&

Product Integration

John Barrows


John Barrows,

Custom Builder, East Hampton, NYEducation & Training – National Assoc. of Home Builders

Certified Green Professional

Green Building Verifier

NGBS Verifier Trainer


Overview

National Green Building Standard National Green Building

Certification by the NAHB Research Center

Green Approved Products


Local Green Building Programs


National Green Building Standard

Approved Jan 2009 Collaboration

between ICC and NAHB

First green rating system to become approved consensus standard


Key Elements

1. ANSI-approved consensus standard2. Free web-based Green Scoring Tool3. Third-party verification of all points

claimed 4. Applies to all residential projects5. Requires progressively higher levels of

environmental performance in every category to obtain higher levels of green certificationBronze Silver Gold Emeral

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National Green Building Standard, cont.


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


Hallmarks of the ANSI Process


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



Lot Design Energy Efficiency

Water Efficiency

Indoor Air Quality

Operation & Maintenance

Resource Efficiency


Required Points

Performance Levels



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



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 Certification

Powered by the NAHB Research Center


Certification to the Standard

Standarddefinesgreen

Nationalcertification

ensuresconsistency

Projectverification

ensurescompliance

Research Center Certification, cont.


Project Certification Process

Project Obtains GreenCertified Mark

Builder Uses Green Scoring Tool to Score Project

Builder HiresAccredited Verifier

Verifier SchedulesRough Inspection

Verifier SchedulesFinal Inspection

Notifies NAHB Research Center

Notifies NAHB Research Center



Online Green Project Management



Project Dashboard


Third-Party VerificationResearch Center Certification, cont.


Green Modular Homes



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


Approved Products Shown in Scoring Tool

Green Approved Products, cont.


GreenApprovedProducts.com

Green Approved Products, cont.


www.GreenApprovedProducts.com


Sample Product ListingGreen Approved Products, cont.


Selling Green

Cost vs. Value Change the Focus Sell the Value not the Cost Help the Builder DEFINE Value Education develops Value


Green Builders Looking for:

Systems approachSimplified processesHigh levels of performancePathways to certificationTools to sell Value


Thank you

Performance Path Solutions, [email protected]

www.performancepathsolutions.com www.NAHBGreen.org

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