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ICC 700 Residential Green Certifications Will More Than Double in 2014

Green Building Law Update

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. Home Innovation Research Labs serves as the secretariat of NAHB’s ICC 700 National Green Building Standard program and tracks implementation.

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The New and Improved 2020 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard

Green Building Law Update

As of April 1, 2020, more than 216,000 residential dwellings have been certified to the NGBS through NGBS Green, the third-party certification program administered by Home Innovation Research Labs. And yes, that is more domestic certifications than LEED and Green Globes combined.

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Carole Wedge, former Shepley Bulfinch President and CEO, retires after 37 years

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AEC Innovators Women in Design+Construction After nearly 40 years at Shepley Bulfinch, including 17 as President and CEO, Carole Wedge, FAIA, LEED AP will be retiring on April 30th of this year. She led a new generation that achieved certification as a women-owned and led business. in 2019, and Durham, N.C.,

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The Korte Company Recieves 'Best of 2009' For Nevada Cancer Institute

The Korte Company

The Korte Company is pleased to be recognized as a winner of the Southwest Contractor’s ‘Best Of 2009’ Award. Each project undergoes an intense review and winners are selected on a variety of criteria from teamwork to innovative design and safety. Green Building standards.

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Buying a LEED Certified Building Is Easy But.

Green Building Law Update

Today when there are more 95,600 LEED Certified projects, with many of them among the most desirable buildings in their respective market, those innovative buildings are regularly being bought and sold. And there are other obligations associated with LEED that may survive closing (e.g.,

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LEED Dynamic Plaque Coming to a Building Near You

Green Building Law Update

While we are aware of six LEED Dynamic Plaque certifications, according to the USGBC, the Dexter Horton Building in Seattle was the first of the six buildings certified with the Dynamic Plaque. The LEED Dynamic Plaque does not override any other certification. Rather, the LEED Dynamic Plaque keeps all these certifications up to date.

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You Can Participate in Updating the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard

Green Building Law Update

Home Innovation Research Labs has issued a call for Consensus Committee applications and proposed changes to the current ICC 700-2012. Home Innovation Research Labs is an affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders and will act as the secretariat of the code development process.

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