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NAHB's National Green Building Program
The 2008 International Builders’ ShowFebruary 14, 2008
Orlando, FL
Thomas Kenney
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OVERVIEW
• Certification Administrator• Participation• Base Documents• Certifying A Home• Certification Fees• Verifiers• WWW.NAHBGREEN.ORG
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Certification Administrator
Certify HousesProgram Criteria
AccreditVerifiers
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Certification Administrator
International Accreditation ServiceInspection Agency AA-663Type A (Third-Party) Body
ISO 17020 - General Criteria for the Operation of Various Types of Bodies Performing Inspection
ISO 17025 Quality Systems for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
ISO GUIDE 65 General Requirements for Bodies Operating Product Certification Systems
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Certification Administrator
Builder ScoresHouse Design ToProgram Criteria
Using The Online Scoring Tool
Builder HiresAccredited
VerifierFor Rough-In
& Final Inspections
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Certification Administrator
Verifier Assesses Design and ConductsTwo Site Inspections
VerifierNotifies Builder
of InspectionFindings
and BuilderAuthorizes Verifierto Release Report to
NAHB Research Center
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Certification Administrator
Verifier SubmitsReport to
NAHB Research Center
NAHB Research CenterReviews
Documentation& Awards
CertificationCertificate to Builder
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Builder Participation
Any builder is eligible to have a home certified by the NAHB Research Center– Universal Access
– NAHB Member and Non-member
– Levels of Performance• Bronze – Silver – Gold
• Emerald (National Green Building Standard – when available)
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HBA Participation
• Any HBA may offer third-party certification to builders as part of a new or existing local/state program through the NAHB Research Center
• Co-branding via agreement between NAHB Research Center and HBA on a case-by-case basis
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HBA Participation
Customization
• Regional and local emphasis (i.e. water efficiency) can be accommodated from the additional 100 points in the program criteria for local program certification co-branding
• Program criteria may not be modified
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Base Documents
• Certification will initially be to the requirements of the NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines
• Certification to the requirements of the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) will be added when development is completed and the standard is published
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NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines
Resource EfficiencyResource EfficiencyResource EfficiencyResource Efficiency
Green BuildingGreen BuildingGreen BuildingGreen Building
Lot Prep & DesignLot Prep & DesignLot Prep & DesignLot Prep & Design
Energy EfficiencyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy Efficiency
Water EfficiencyWater EfficiencyWater EfficiencyWater Efficiency
IEQIEQIEQIEQ
O&M / EducationO&M / EducationO&M / EducationO&M / Education
Global ImpactGlobal ImpactGlobal ImpactGlobal Impact
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NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines
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Guidelines vs. NGBS
Green Subdivision 1-4 Stars16%14%13%9%
23%3%
N/A22%
3%19%16%3%14%3%
1%41%
Lot and Lot DevelopmentResource EfficiencyEnergy EfficiencyWater EfficiencyIndoor Environmental QualityOperation, Maint and H.O. EducationGlobal ImpactAdditional points
National Green Building Standard*(Weighting at the “Bronze” level)
GuidelinesWeighting at the “Bronze”level
NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines
* Based on Dec 17 draft
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National Green Building Standard NAHB/ICC 700 – BSR 12.2007
• Background– Derivative of the NAHB Model Green
Home Building Guidelines– 2nd Public Review – Feb. 4 Close– www.nahbrc.org/gbstandard
• Scope– New Construction and Remodeling– Single Family Detached and Attached– Multifamily
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National Green Building Standard NAHB/ICC 700 – BSR 12.2007
Levels –• Bronze, Silver, Gold, Emerald• Prescriptive and Performance Pathways
Energy –• International Energy Conservation Code 2006 • 15%, 30%, 50%, 60% (Reductions from IECC)
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Certifying A Home
• Builders will use the online green scoring tool located on the www.nahbgreen.org to determine points for the “green” features and components to be included in the new home design
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Certifying A Home
• Once the builder has completed the online green scoring tool design, the application process for certification of the new “green” home can be initiated online
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Certifying A Home
• The NAHB Research Center and/or participating HBA will assist the builder with locating an accredited verifier
• Accredited verifiers will be listed on www.nahbgreen.org
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Certifying A Home
• After the verification process has been completed, the verifier submits evidence that the points needed to achieve the certification level being sought have been verified per the program criteria
• The NAHB Research Center will review the documentation provided by the verifier and award the Certificate of Certification
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Certification Fees
• The fee to have a “green” home certified through the NAHB Research Center $150 per home for NAHB members; does not include verification services
• For non-members, a higher fee will be charged to reflect the actual cost of the certification services
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Certification Fees
• Fee paid by builder for verification services will be established by and paid directly to the individual verifiers, not the NAHB Research Center
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Verifiers
• The NAHB Research Center will establish national network of accredited verifiers for the certification program
• The NAHB Research Center will accredit all verifiers; and offer training and testing services to individuals seeking to become an accredited verifier
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Verifiers
• Verifier status is open to any individual that meets the program experience pre-requisites
• Employees of HBAs and builders seeking certification for homes under the program are not eligible to apply for verifier status
• All accredited verifiers will be charged a registration listing fee of $125 per year
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Verifiers
• Verifier agrees to keep in confidence any information gathered from the builder during the verification process, including the results of the scoring
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Verifier Qualifications
Qualifications required of candidate verifiers to perform the duties above include:
• 1 year of acceptable professional experience in home building and green building practices, OR
• 12 hours of acceptable green training, OR
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Verifier Qualifications
• Designation by NAHB as a Green Building Professional, OR
• Professional certification from Green Advantage (USGBC), OR
• NARI Green Building Certification from National Association of the Remodelers Industry (NARI)
• HERS Raters
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Verifier Accreditation
In order to become accredited by the NAHB Research Center, a candidate verifier must:
• Maintain an appropriate knowledge base and skill sets for the NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines (and the forthcoming ANSI National Green Building Standard, once available)
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Verifier Accreditation
• Complete NAHB Research Center verification procedures training session, and pass a test on how to verify compliance to the program criteria.
• Sign a Verifier’s Agreement
• Pay the annual $125 verifier listing fee set by the NAHB Research Center
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Verifier Accreditation
• Maintain appropriate records and be available for periodic audit of their verification process at least annually by the NAHB Research Center
• Attend an annual continuing education seminar approved by the NGBP
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Verifier Seminar Schedule
February 27, 2008 – 9 AM Eastern
NAHB Research Campus – Upper Marlboro, MD
March 7, 2008 - 12 PM Eastern
Online Seminar
May 9, 2008 – TBD
National Green Building Conference - New Orleans
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Questions?
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