Local Green Building Programs
Local Programs Can Be Geared Towards Local Issues
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Local Green Building Programs, including:
- Design and build strategies
- Necessary codes
- Application how-tos
- Using materials
ABOUT LOCAL GREEN CERTIFICATIONS
Lesser known, but maybe more relevant
Some of the local and regional green building programs are much older than either of the two best known national brands, LEED for HomesLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED for Homes is the residential green building program from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). While this program is primarily designed for and applicable to new home projects, major gut rehabs can qualify. A brief overview of the points structure: - Certified: 45 – 59 points - Silver: 60 – 74 points - Gold: 75 – 89 points - Platinum: 90 – 136 points Total available points: 136 Total prerequisite points: 25 and the National Green Building Standard. In Austin, Texas, for instance, green building has been around in some form for more than 20 years.
Given wider publicity, national programs should have better name recognition and a marketing edge among home buyers just moving into the area. But local and regional programs...
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