Green Building Programs for Projects of Any Size
Go forward by doing your environmental certification homework
By Andrew Hunt, FrontDoor.com | Published: 3/27/2008
Arguably the most recognized name in green building certification, the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification program launched LEED for Homes in 2007.
Like the established LEED Green Building Rating System, a benchmark for commercial structures that use less energy, water and natural resources, LEED for Homes offers homebuilders a wide range of options to satisfy the three levels of the certification program: Silver, Gold or Platinum.
The USGBC also started the REGREEN program in 2008, which creates guidelines for green remodeling projects in existing homes.
More Green Building Programs:
NAHB Model Green Building Guidelines
Energy Star Qualified New Homes
Earth Advantage
EarthCraft House New Homes
Austin Energy's Residential Green Building Programs
