National Green Building Standard Verification

The National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is the only green building rating system for homes and apartments approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), as an American National Standard. ANSI approval of the NGBS is important because it means that the NGBS was developed with full input and review from numerous building science experts nationwide. The NGBS provides a blueprint for builders to follow for the design and construction of new and renovated single-family homes and multifamily apartment buildings. NGBS certification through Home Innovation Research Labs, an independent, third-party certification agency, continues to lead the home building industry in its affordability, rigorous performance criteria, and flexibility to fit all types of home construction and all market needs.

NGBS Green Certification goes well beyond saying a home is energy efficient. It provides independent, third-party verification that a new or remodeled home, apartment building, or land development is designed and built to achieve high performance in six key areas: Site Design, Resource Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Building Operation and Maintenance. A comprehensive, balanced approach to incorporating green measures is critical to ensure that the home operates at an optimal performance level. For example, a very energy efficient home with a tight building envelop can have unintended moisture and air quality issues if the builder has not also incorporated practices to manage moisture and reduce indoor pollutants. National Green Building Standard™ certification goes well beyond saying a home is energy efficient; it provides independent, third-party verification that a home, apartment building, or land development is designed and built to achieve high performance in six key areas: Site Design, Resource Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Building Operation & Maintenance.

Each home or apartment certified by Home Innovation Labs as NGBS Green Certified undergoes two inspections by a third-party, independent professional to confirm proper installation of all green products and practices within the home. Home Innovation reviews every single verification report to ensure it is complete and accurate before the NGBS certification is issued. In the end, your NGBS Green Certified home is not only a higher performing home, but for many buyers it is a higher quality home than a standard code-minimum home because of the rigorous inspection protocol it must pass to receive the certification mark.Testing Homes to the Highest Green Standards.