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Explore Green Building Education with Home Innovation
Home Innovation offers educational programming related to the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard® (NGBS), NGBS Green certification options, and relevant green building topics. Whether you are new to the NGBS or looking to connect with Home Innovation in a new way, connect with us to learn more about opportunities to increase the efficiency, durability, and performance of homes.
Course Accreditations
Home Innovation is recognized as a Continuing Education provider through the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and a Preferred Education Provider through the International Code Council (ICC). Some of the courses listed below have been pre-approved for 1-hour of credit through AIA and ICC. (Please note: credit is only available for live online or in-person presentations. Reviewing the slides alone does not qualify an individual for credits.)
Many, if not all, presentations listed here will contribute toward the continuing education requirements of NGBS Green Verifier accreditation.
Request a Speaker
We have a network of experts (Home Innovation staff, NGBS Green Verifiers, and partners) who are available to present to your staff team. Whether the event is a typical Lunch-and-Learn format, evening reception with speaker, or larger conference, we've got you covered! Submit a request through our Contact Us portal to schedule a presenter.
AIA and ICC Approved Course Descriptions
- 2020 NGBS Overview
In 2008 the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) earned ANSI approval as the first green rating system for residentially-used buildings. NGBS Green offered the industry a flexible, rigorous, and affordable path to third-party green certification, and within a short period of time, architects, developers, owners, agencies, and financial institutions catapulted the NGBS to be the leading national residential green certification program. Since then, over 200,000 homes and apartments have earned NGBS Green certification and over 130,000 homes are in-process to earn certification. ANSI recently approved the 2020 NGBS, the fourth version to date, with an expanded scope that applies to mixed-use buildings, assisted living facilities, hotels, dormitories, lodging houses, and even monasteries. The 2020 NGBS includes a certification path for the commercial space of mixed-use buildings; greater flexibility for existing buildings being renovated or converted; a new performance path for water efficiency; and new practices designed to promote resiliency, universal design, wellness.
- NGBS Green Remodel: What You Need to Know
Existing multifamily and mixed-use buildings can use the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) to earn green certification when the buildings are renovated to be more sustainable and efficient. The NGBS accommodates building renovation activities from moderate renovation up to gut rehab and even conversions. NGBS Green is flexible, affordable, and rigorous and certification can help the building be eligible for a host of financing and other incentives.
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Recorded Webinars
Our team periodically hosts educational programming for our partners and clients. To participate in these events in real-time, check out our Webinars page for upcoming offerings.
NGBS Green Continuing Education Complaint Resolution Policy
Have you had an issue with any of our courses or presenters? Click here to read our Complaint Resolution Policy and learn how to Contact Us to submit a complaint.