Sustainability and Green Building

Register Now for Virtual Green Home Tour Series

Home Performance Counts, the joint educational initiative between NAHB and the National Association of REALTORS, presents its next Virtual Green Home Tour on June 17 at 3 p.m. ET from Santa Fe, N.M. The next event will explore a “one-of-a-kind work of art that blends reverence for nature, architecture, and craftsmanship into a masterpiece that will provide soul-enriching lifestyle benefits for generations to come.” A live Q&A will take place immediately after the tour.

Photography above by Daniel Nadelbach Photography, LLC

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Overview

Sustainability and high performance building incorporates construction techniques, materials and designs to minimize a home’s impact on the environment.

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Tools and Research

From videos to expert Q&As to checklists and toolkits, NAHB offers myriad resources to help educate and prepare builders for success in green building.

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Green Certifications

A number of green building programs exist to certify the level of home’s performance. Learn more about these programs, including the National Green Building Standard.

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