Green Building

NAHB sponsors the NAHB National Green Building Conference, the NAHB National Green Building Awards, and provides information and education on sustainable home building using renewable materials prudently to conserve energy and environmental resources. In February 2008, NAHB unveiled the NAHB National Green Building Program and the University of Housing Certified Green Professional designation for builders, remodelers and other members of the home building industry. This information is updated regularly, so remember to come back often!

Green Building

  • NAHB National Green Building Program  (go to item)
  • Green Building Information  (20 items)
    To learn more about what green building is and how you can incorporate it into your projects, check out the information in this section.
  • Green Building Newsroom  (26 items)
    Stay on top of the latest green building news by checking out the Green Building Newsroom section.
  • Green Development  (go to item)
    There’s a growing trend towards green development. The following section provides tools and guidance for the myriad of information associated with green and sustainable development.
  • Green Remodeling  (go to item)
    Explore the newly popular practice of green remodeling. Learn the terminology and what makes a remodel green, find the latest developments in green technologies and techniques, and keep current with tools and resources on this growing area of remodeling.
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