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Strategies to Maximize High Efficiency Appraisals for Builders
With more builders adopting green building products and practice, being able to accurately appraise higher efficiency home is a growing need.
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Overview of Sustainability and Green Building
High performance building incorporates sustainable construction techniques, green building materials, and designs to minimize a home's impact on the environment.
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Green Building 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.