Updated Water Certification Matrix Tool Spotlights Water Efficiency Programs
NAHB's Sustainability & Green Building team has recently updated its Matrix of Water Efficiency Rating Systems to reflect developments over the past few years and provide more detail on water use planning. The matrix provides information on applicability, requirements, costs and scope for these certification programs.
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