PowerPoint Presentation NAHB and Green Building

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National Green Building Program
Rick Wajda
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After Steep Declines, Single-Family Housing
Expected to See Growth Starting in 2009

• 2005 5
• 2006 -18
• - 30
• - 31
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2009
Source McGraw-Hill Construction, as of May,
2008 MHC Housing Starts data is similar to the
Census Bureau, except that MHC defines single
family housing as detached housing only. MHC
includes townhomes in its multifamily data.
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Residential Green Building Market GrowthGreen
building represents an increasing percentage of
residential construction
Note Market value varies based on market size,
percent of market remains constant.
Source Based on surveys conducted by McGraw-Hill
Construction between 2006 2008, MHC
construction activity data and U.S. Department of
Census Data Green home defined as one
containing attributes in energy efficiency,
indoor air quality, water efficiency, resource
efficiency and site management.
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What is Green Building?

• Incorporating environmental
• considerations and resource efficiency into every
  step of the home building and land development
  process to minimize environmental impact.

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Green in NAHBs Present

• Over 100,000 green homes built by NAHB members

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www.nahbgreen.org
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What is NAHB Green?

• Green rating systems
• Verification and certification program for green
  homes
• Green building promotion
• Green building education National verifier
  training and accreditation program Certified
  Green Professional designation
• Green building events
• Advocacy on green building issues
• Network of Local Green Building Programs

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Finding the Right Shade of Green
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NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines Publish
ed in 2005
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Bronze, Silver Gold Scoring
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National Green Building StandardCurrently in
the final stages ofANSI approval processCOMING
SOON
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National Green Building StandardConsensus
Committee

• 42 Industry Professionals
• Code Officials, Builders
• Govt Agencies DOE, EPA, U.S. Navy
• SBIC, USGBC, GBI
• Local Green Building Programs
• 2 rounds of public comment over 3000 comments
  addressed

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Applications of theNational Green Building
Standard

• Will become an optional basis for builders
  seeking National Certification
• An alternative for policy makers seeking to
  encourage the greening of their communities

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National Green Building Guidelines Standard

• IBS 2005
• Single-Family
• Bronze, Silver, Gold
• One of the first nationally-recognized rating
  systems
• Used by numerous local programs

• Late 2008
• Single-Family, Multi-Family, Remodeling and
  Development
• Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Emerald
• Consistent with ICC
• First national consensus Standard
• Submitted for ANSI approval

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Comparing Green SystemsCost
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Step 1 - DESIGN

• The NAHB Green Scoring Tool is a design tool
• Available free of charge
• Allows builders to explore options, rate their
  existing home plans, figure out how to get to the
  next threshold, measure progress

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STEP 2 - VERIFICATION

• Verifiers accredited by NAHB Research Center
• Independently confirm green features and
  requirements specified by a particular builder
• Two inspections required

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Step 3 - CERTIFICATION

• NAHB Research Center is certifying body/Issues
  green certificate
• If a builder chooses to seek national
  certification, registers with the Research Center
  (Fee in 200 for NAHB members)
• National certification/recognition
• Certification Collaboration

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Selling Points

• Better living space
• Lower utility bills/operating costs
• Reduced maintenance needs
• Better occupant comfort
• Healthy, safer and more durable homes
• Reduced carbon footprint
• Its the right thing to do

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NAHBs Green Consumers
Source NAHB Consumer Preference Survey 2007
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NAHBs Green Consumers
Source NAHB Consumer Preference Survey 2007
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Green Building The Home building Industrys
Future?

• 12-20 of new homes built in 2012 are expected to
  be green homes up from just 2 in 2006
• - McGraw-Hill Construction
• If youre not building green in 10 years, you
  wont be building.
• - Charlie Ruma, 1999 NAHB President, 1st
  National Green Building Conference

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Legislative Picture

• 42 states have introduced some sort of green
  building legislation
• Mayors, Counties, Cities, and other groups
  seeking energy solutions
• LEED-H being aggressively marketed to state and
  local governments

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IBAs Legislative Policy Position

• Market-driven, voluntary measures work best
• Affordability and cost-effectiveness are top
  priorities
• Mandates stifle innovation
• Flexibility is essential to ensure climate- and
  market-appropriate solutions
• NAHB is the leader in defining and promoting
  green building

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Questions?

• Rick E. Wajda
• Chief Executive Officer
• Indiana Builders Association
• [phone]