Green Standards & Regulatory Issues

Green development and design come with pre-existing standards and regulatory issues that either mandate excessive construction techniques or restrict the ability to do good green design in a cost-efficient manner. The following tools provide guidance for the regulatory mine field when it comes to implementing green development.

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A 'Decision Tree' for the IgCC Refer to this graphical representation of how the International Green Construction Code governs green building in your community -- if it's adopted as-is or with options. 3/28/2012	PDF
National Green Building Standard™ The National Green Building standard™, approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). A collaborative effort between the ICC and NAHB, the Standard provides the “green” practices that can be incorporated into new homes, including high-rise multifamily … 2009	Publication
NAHBGreen Toolbox: A Policymakers Guide to NGBS vs. LEED Comparison This document was created to educate policymakers on the benefits of the National Green Building Standard as compared to LEED. 11/7/2011	PDF
Remapping the Floodplains When a home is built on land that falls within the federal government's definition of a floodplain, there are specific construction requirements and insurance considerations -- so the flood maps must be accurate, NAHB explains. 12/7/2010	Video File
National Green Building Standard - Consensus Committee Application Complete the form below to submit your application to be a member the 2012 National Green Building Standard Consensus Committee. This form is also used to apply to be a member of a Task Group. All applicable information must be filled out completely. Consensus Committee … 11/12/2010	Form