NGBS Certification at 2,000 

The National Green Building Standard (NGBS) (ICC 700-2008) achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 2,000 project certifications nationwide. First published in 2009, the NGBS is the only code-based green building program for residential construction and provides an alternative to non-standardized green rating systems such as LEED.
To date, 21 multifamily housing projects are NGBS-certified, totaling more than 1,200 apartment units. An additional 67 multifamily properties are currently in the certification pipeline.

The development of the NGBS was a top priority for NAA/NMHC. Prior to the NGBS, apartment firms considering building green had to follow guidelines designed for either high-rise commercial properties or single-family houses. The NGBS is the only residential green building program based on input from the apartment industry.
Work is underway on the next edition of the NGBS, and NAA/NMHC have been selected to serve on the new NGBS development committee. Additionally, NAA/NMHC’s Director of Energy and Environmental Policy, Paula Cino, was selected to chair the committee’s Multifamily Task Group.

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