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The National Green Building Standard is being prepared by a committee of industry stakeholders and expected to be approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in early 2008.

It's Time to Build Green

The National Association of Home Builders is bringing green to the mainstream with the NAHB National Green Building Program for all home builders and remodelers. When a green home doesn't look or feel significantly different from one built using more traditional construction methods, when builders have the tools and resources to build them and when home buyers demand them, then "green" has arrived. Explore this site to get started.

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What Does Green Mean

A green home pays attention to energy efficiency, water and resource conservation, the use of sustainable or recycled products, and measures to protect indoor air quality. Concern for the environment is part of every decision from developing the lot to choosing the wall paint. More >>

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HBAs - Use our program or supplement your own to help your members interested in building green homes. More >>

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