How to Construct a House for LEED Certification?
The Constructor
JULY 17, 2020
Green Building Council in 1998, is a certification system for rating. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), developed by the U.S
The New and Improved 2020 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard
Green Building Law Update
MAY 10, 2020
The 2020 version of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now available for free download and public use. You care about this because the NGBS is the most used green building standard in the United States. And yes, that is more domestic certifications than LEED and Green Globes combined.
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ICC 700 Residential Green Certifications Will More Than Double in 2014
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 16, 2014
Today there are 29,724 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard certified homes and lots. As the residential green code is on the cusp of eclipsing 30,000 certifications, more than a dozen governments across the country are evaluating adopting mandates or incentives tied to ICC 700. So, total certifications were up in 2013.
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Can the EDGE Green Building System Save the Planet?
Green Building Law Update
MAY 22, 2016
EDGE, the acronym for “Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies” is a green building certification system for new residential and commercial buildings in emerging markets and developing countries. The photograph above from a popular tea house in Dingboche, Nepal depicts that LEED type notions of interior water use reduction (e.g.,
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Passive House is “In” in 2017
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 8, 2017
As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. This “passive” approach, in contrast with active systems based on a constant supply of conditioned air by HVAC systems is the basis of Passive House. Governments in North America are beginning to drive Passive House.
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Army Abandons LEED Certification
Green Building Law Update
MARCH 26, 2012
Instead, the Department of Defense is going to simultaneously require compliance with its green building code and with LEED certification. Read more here: Defense Department to Adopt Green Code and LEED. We have entered a new era of green building policy. The Army is abandoning LEED certification.
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Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 4, 2015
Pennsylvania is the first state to offer tax credits for low income Passive House building. Applications submitted under the PennHOMES and low income housing tax credit program are scored and ranked in accordance with a numerical criteria. “Maximize your gains, minimize your losses” summarize the approach.
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Fannie Mae Interest Rate Break on Green Building
Green Building Law Update
MARCH 6, 2015
The exciting news in residential green building is that the Federal National Mortgage Association, commonly known as Fannie Mae, is providing incentives, including lower interest rates for multifamily properties with a green building certification. s multifamily housing stock.” GreenPoint, Build It Green.
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Green Building Law Update
AUGUST 10, 2014
In 2015 the use of LEED v4 will become mandatory, a new 2015 International Green Construction Code will be available, an updated ASHRAE 189.1 will be published, the new ICC 700 National Green Building Standard will be approved, and there will be a 2015 Enterprise Green Communities Criteria. Integrative Design, 2.
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Can the EDGE Green Building System Save the Planet?
Green Building Law Update
MAY 22, 2016
EDGE, the acronym for “Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies” is a green building certification system for new residential and commercial buildings in emerging markets and developing countries. The photograph above from a popular tea house in Dingboche, Nepal depicts that LEED type notions of interior water use reduction (e.g.,
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Maryland Schools will No Longer be LEED Certified
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 8, 2019
This is a major change in public policy for the Old Line State that has required by law that all new state funding building be third party certified as green for more than a decade, resulting in 161 LEED certified pre K through 12 public schools. But no longer.
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Suing But Not Because it was Not a Green Building
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 27, 2016
With the maturation of the green building industrial complex it has become clear there is no more or additional liability associated with constructing a green building versus a similar non green structure. the 1950s era house I grew up in had a similar radiant heat under terrazzo). The lawsuit makes other (.
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New RESNET Label Provides Home Energy-Efficiency Ratings and Certifications Info
Pro Builder
MARCH 31, 2023
RELATED Home Performance Counts in the Home Building and Buying Process Meet the Zero Energy Ready Home Program Version 2 Development of Next National Green Building Standard Underway While increased interest in energy efficiency isn't consistent across the nation, it is growing. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S.
First Green Globes certification given to new University of North Carolina housing facility
BD+C
JULY 18, 2014
The Green Building Initiative (GBI) announced that the University of North Carolina-Charlotte’s Belk Hall, a student housing facility for the college’s upper division students, is the first building certified under the 2013 Green Globes for New Construction (NC), according to GBI president Jerry Yudelson.
Residential Green Building Increasingly Incentivized with Property Tax Credits
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 19, 2015
Recognizing that while commercial construction is increasing building green, but that green residential construction lags in market share, local governments are increasingly looking to enact voluntary incentives to drive residential green building. With over 132 million housing units in the U.S.,
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Housing Market Poised and Ready for 2023
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Over 200,000 industry members—including 70,000 registered for IBS alone—flocked to Vegas for the largest gathering of housing professionals in the world. Economic Update and Forecast for Housing Attendees were also keyed into the state of the industry via the NAHB economics team.
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2018 IgCC to be Adopted in Baltimore City
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 18, 2020
This evening an ordinance will be introduced in the Baltimore City Council to adopt the 2018 International Green Construction Code. In the realm of green building this is a big deal. The existing green building code mandates that nearly all newly constructed or extensively modified building must be certified green.
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Preparations Begin for the 2024 National Green Building Standard Update
Pro Builder
MARCH 22, 2022
Preparations Begin for the 2024 National Green Building Standard Update. Home Innovations Research Labs is kicking off preparations for its newest changes to the 2020 National Green Building Standard. Housing Policy + Finance. Tue, 03/22/2022 - 10:29. Government + Policy. Codes + Standards. Government + Policy.
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Deadline to Propose Changes to National Green Building Standard
Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 26, 2017
Development of the 2018 version of the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now underway. Participating in this development process is hugely significant because as of this date there are 98,120 NGBS Green Certified Homes! The 2018 version of the NGBS will be the fourth iteration of this national residential standard.
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The Future of Green Building was On Display at Greenbuild
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 22, 2015
My response, Greenbuild is “the” target rich environment for green building people. The thousands of attendees represent more sustainability and green building business opportunities in a single place than will exist anywhere else on the planet this year. So, the highlight is the people. Arguably, that is where the action was.
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45L Energy Efficient Home Tax Credit Extended for 2021 by Covid Relief Bill
Green Building Law Update
JANUARY 10, 2021
An eligible taxpayer must obtain a certification that the dwelling unit meets the requirements of section 45L(c) from an eligible certifier before claiming the section 45L credit. There is an Approved Software List for certification of the designed work and the requirements make costs dramatically less for certification of more than 85 units.
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USGBC: Free LEED certification for projects in new markets
BD+C
JUNE 5, 2013
Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building program, announced today a new campaign offering free LEED certification to the first projects to certify in the 112 countries where LEED has yet to take root. In an effort to accelerate sustainable development around the world, the U.S.
Net Zero House Lawsuit Filed Against Home Builder
Green Building Law Update
JUNE 30, 2019
The facts are gleaned from a review of the court pleadings and are instructive for everyone buying or selling a green building. A lawsuit has been commenced in Maryland alleging that two net zero homes are not. ” Its website makes clear that the builder is selling certain homes as U.S. The case is Jeremy Simons et ux, et al v.
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You Can Participate in Updating the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard
Green Building Law Update
MARCH 12, 2014
With nearly 128 million residential housing units existed in the U.S., if green building is going to mitigate the negative impacts that human activity has on the planet, green building must include houses. All are invited to the symposium “Can Green Building Law Save The Planet?”
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Arlington County is the First to Adopt Incentives Tied to LEED Version 4
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 21, 2014
While hundreds of governments throughout the United States have adopted programs incentivizing green building, many tied to the LEED rating system, Arlington County, Virginia is the first to tie incentives specifically to the new LEED version 4. floor area ratio (FAR) bonus density in exchange for obtaining a LEED Silver certification.
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PC Recognized with AGC Build Maine Award
PC Construction
APRIL 12, 2024
The two connected facilities, which are centered on a one-acre green quad, include the 218,000-square-foot, eight-story Portland Commons student residence hall and the 42,000-square-foot, five-story McGoldrick Center for Career & Student Success. million project, which was completed last year, is the largest in the school’s history.
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Webinar on Demand: The New American Home 2023, High-Performance Features
Pro Builder
APRIL 3, 2023
You'll learn about how the design-build team collaborated with green building experts to achieve Emerald-level National Green Building Standard certification for the home by integrating products, systems, and best practices. A principal goal of the program is to maximize housing performance and energy efficiency.
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Green Building Initiative launches Green Globes for Sustainable Interiors program
BD+C
JUNE 9, 2014
The Green Building Initiative (GBI) today announced the launch of a new certification program specific to design of interiors of commercial and institutional buildings, according to GBI president Jerry Yudelson.
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Chase Center LEED Gold Certification: Q&A with Sustainability Team
Stok
AUGUST 24, 2020
The Chase Center officially achieved LEED Gold certification in July 2020, joining only four other NBA arenas that have achieved LEED Gold or higher to date. Given the low level of LEED certification across U.S. The post Chase Center LEED Gold Certification: Q&A with Sustainability Team appeared first on stok.
The Women’s House in Morocco
Natural Building
APRIL 12, 2020
They built a Women’s House in close collaboration with local women and workers: a place where women can share their crafts with the community and visitors. The features of the site were taken as starting points for the implementation and design of the Women’s House. You can read the original article at www.archdaily.com.
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Greenbuild Clearly Showed the State of LEED is Strong
Green Building Law Update
NOVEMBER 18, 2018
Possibly more accurately stated, this is a report on the state of the LEED green building rating system. Green Building Council. Last week Greenbuild was like drinking from a fire hose, being inundated with enormous amounts of information about all that is going on with green building. The state of LEED is strong.
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Sag Harbor Wants to Give You a Million Dollar Tax Break on Your LEED House
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
Sag Harbor Village, New York has become the most recent of more than 400 local governments across the country to incentivize green building. Green building is results oriented environmental stewardship that may portend a future for broader environmental policy. LEED credit green building interpretation ruling" tax'
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Building Efficiency Drives Customer Retention
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 11, 2021
According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Thrive reported 26% customer retention by prioritizing third-party certification for major selling points like energy efficiency standards and product performance. Infill Housing. Infill Housing. Read More. . Building Technology.
Top Sustainable Features Buyers Want
Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
After surveying 3,000 recent and prospective homebuyers over the summer, NAHB identified Energy Star-rated features, an Energy Star rating for the whole house, and efficient lighting were the top preferred features. Green Design. Read More. . Sustainability. Sustainability.
Hurricane Ian’s aftermath: Code-approved lessons and results
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 17, 2023
Small lakes around the neighborhood protect houses from flooding, and houses are built to the latest codes. All buildings at Babcock Ranch must be certified by the Florida Green Building Coalition’s Green Home or Commercial standards, 1 which is similar to the U.S.
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Hurricane Ian’s afermath: Code-approved lessons and results
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 17, 2023
Small lakes around the neighborhood protect houses from flooding, and houses are built to the latest codes. All buildings at Babcock Ranch must be certified by the Florida Green Building Coalition’s Green Home or Commercial standards, 1 which is similar to the U.S.
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NAHB Chairman's Message: Proposal to Create Climate Risk Committee
Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
NAHB will continue to be the housing industry’s voice regarding climate issues, with NAHB's Leadership Council recommending the creation of a new Climate Risk Committee. Climate issues aren’t going away, and NAHB will continue to be the housing industry’s voice on this issue. Wed, 11/30/2022 - 16:18. Jerry Konter, 2022 NAHB Chairman.
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HUD Adopts 2009 IECC (Not the 2012 or 2015 version) and Why You Care
Green Building Law Update
JUNE 6, 2015
Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. for multifamily buildings will not negatively affect the affordability and availability of HUD and USDA assisted housing. for multifamily buildings will not negatively affect the affordability and availability of HUD and USDA assisted housing.
2018 IgCC is Not in Use Anywhere. A Detailed Analysis of Why?
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 1, 2019
The 2018 International Green Construction Code was released on November 8, 2018 but more than a year later, it has not been adopted anywhere. Many code officials have concluded the 2018 IgCC is not a good building code, green or otherwise. for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings.
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Optimizing acoustics with stone wool ceilings
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 25, 2023
./ courtesy Rockfon By Rebecca Silva Grundfos, a global leader in water technology based in Bjerringbro, Denmark, has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification for its new Global Water Utility Headquarters—the highest available building certification through the U.S.
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How to Get an Accurate Appraisal for Your High-Performance Homes
Pro Builder
MARCH 31, 2021
Teach your sales staff how to articulate what an ERI, HERS and/or HES rating is and what it means; Display the ERI, HERS or HES rating and potential expected energy savings at open houses. Display and discuss the certification plaque during open houses as well. 40% space heating, 10 % space cooling, 15% water heating, etc.).
Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2023
The Sustainability Group will strengthen Suffolk’s in-house expertise and ability to design and execute a wider range of green building solutions. Steven Burke, Senior Director of Sustainability, and Michael Swenson, Director of Sustainability for Suffolk Design, will head the new operation.
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Dallas’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2030 advances with second phase of green codes
BD+C
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
Dallas stands out as one of the few large cities that is enforcing a green building code, with the city aiming to be carbon neutral by 2030. The city began implementing its Green Construction Ordinance in 2009, and entered its second and final phase October 1.
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NAHB Develops Land Use Resources for Home Builders and Buyers
Pro Builder
MAY 8, 2023
The effect of local land-use policy on housing affordability is not often readily understood by those outside of the home building industry. These laws can limit the supply of available land for housing development, as well as the number of residences that can be built on a certain plot of land.
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