NGBS Impact Case Studies
Real-world examples highlight the benefits and impact of sustainable materials
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Two of the project’s 29 buildings missed the mandatory pre-drywall inspection and required an Administrative Appeal (AA process) to achieve green certification. Buildings that follow this process receive a higher level of quality assurance because of the missed inspections.
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In March 2024, Vice President Harris, DOE Secretary Granholm, Acting HUD Secretary Todman, and Puerto Rico Governor Pierluisi traveled to Canóvanas, Puerto Rico, to visit the newly rebuilt home of San Isidro 386 Calle 17. During this VIP visit, VP Harris and Secretary Granholm met with the family living in the rebuilt home and spoke about the R3 program, highlighting the home’s green and resiliency features.
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Located at the corner of Lawrence and Austin Avenues, the development provides affordable housing for veterans, families, and people with disabilities. Apartment rents are affordable to households earning 30%, 50% and 80% of Area Median Income.
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The Arlington of Poughkeepsie is a two-phase, multibuilding, mixed-use sustainable development. The surrounding area is home to Vassar College and a thriving business, cultural, and community center.
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The Camille, located at 7000 Wisconsin Avenue, is an upscale multifamily development located in Bethesda, Maryland. The NGBS Green Emerald certification demonstrates that the building is healthy and efficient in all aspects.
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TNAH 2024 is a one-story property located in an upscale neighborhood with floor-to-ceiling windows providing a stunning 180-degree view of the scenic mountains and the Las Vegas skyline.
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Bluebird Permanent Supportive Housing is a 40-unit, affordable, multifamily building in the Boulder Junction neighborhood of Colorado and provides housing to Boulder residents experiencing homelessness.
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A collaborative effort between owner, builder, and sustainability contractor, this home was the culmination of lessons learned by the homeowners from the previous properties bought, constructed, or renovated.
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The TNAH 2023 is a two-story property that features five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, an office, and a two-car garage. This house boasts many luxury features including a spa, game room, fitness room, elevator, multilevel infinity pool, and expansive indoor outdoor living area.
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NGBS Case Study: The REC has established a national reputation in providing positive youth development, harm reduction, restorative justice, and trauma-informed services for lesbian, gay, bi-attractional, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth and young adults. The center places an emphasis on the needs and support of young people of color experiencing homelessness, involvement in the child welfare system, and/or barriers to their health and wellbeing.
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