Rigorous National Green Building Standard Certification

NGBS Green certification goes well beyond saying a home is energy efficient; it provides independent, third-party verification that a home, building, or land development is designed and built to achieve high performance in six key areas: Site Design, Resource Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Building Operation & Maintenance.

Testing Homes to the Highest Green Standards

We certify homes to the rigorous requirements of the National Green Building Standard™ (NGBS) – the first residential green building rating system approved by ANSI as an American National Standard. The NGBS provides practices for the design and construction of all types of green residential buildings, renovations, and land developments.



Our stringent third-party verified certification program ensures homes and apartments are built in compliance with the NGBS and focuses on three primary attributes that are highly marketable to today’s discerning consumers:

Healthy Homes

Providing fresh air ventilation that improves indoor air quality

Limiting pollutants and contaminants in the home

Preventing moisture problems that can contribute to mold and attract pests

Incorporating practices that promote well-being in the buildings we call "home"

Lower Operating Costs

Reducing utility costs through cost-effective energy and water efficiency practices

Controlling maintenance costs through durable construction and product selection

Providing technical and educational resources to ensure the home’s optimum performance

Sustainable Lifestyle

Promoting walkability

Reducing home maintenance through enhanced durability

Preserving natural resources through responsible land development practices

Incentivizing Universal Design elements and resilient construction

Giving Products Our Green Approval

We not only certify green homes and developments – we also pre-approve products that are eligible for points toward certification of those projects. Products that carry the Home Innovation NGBS Green Certified mark have been submitted by their manufacturers for evaluation and approval of point-worthiness for specific criteria within the NGBS. When installed properly and in the right quantity or manner specified by Home Innovation Labs, NGBS Green Certified Products make the verification and certification process more straightforward and streamlined for builders, remodelers, and accredited green verifiers.