Posted: November 26, 2024

Home Innovation Research Labs Certifies the 600,000th Green Home in the NGBS Green Program

Home Innovation Research Labs proudly announces a significant milestone in sustainable housing with the certification of the 600,000th green home to the National Green Building Standard (NGBS). The project that helped NGBS Green reach this point was the renovation of a single-family home in Baton Rouge, LA, which is also the first home to receive the NGBS Green +RESILIENCE certification.

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Posted: October 4, 2024

Public Comment Period for the 2024 National Green Building Standard Update Opens October 4

The 45-day public comment period for Draft 3 of the 2024 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Draft Standard begins on October 4, 2024. Home Innovation Research Labs, an ANSI-Accredited Developer, is serving as secretariat, or administrator, of the standard development process.

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Posted: October 3, 2024

Home Innovation Research Labs Certifies First WaterSense-Labeled Home as a Home Certifying Organization (HCO)

Home Innovation Research Labs (Home Innovation) is proud to announce its first certification of a WaterSense®-labeled home as a Home Certifying Organization (HCO). Built by Netze Homes, this groundbreaking residence is also certified to the 2020 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) at the Silver level, demonstrating a strong commitment to both water efficiency and overall sustainability.

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Posted: July 10, 2024

2024 Builder Practices Survey Reveals a New Normal for Building Products

The results of Home Innovation's annual Builder Practices Survey are in! Builders are looking for ways to reduce labor and materials costs and improve the durability and efficiency of new homes. New market demand reports are now available in dozens of categories, and the data shows clear trends emerging.

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Posted: June 21, 2024

Zero Emissions Building: The DOE’s New Definition

In a highly anticipated announcement, the U.S. Department of Energy has announced their National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building (ZEB). This initiative is part of DOE’s broader efforts to develop standards for zero emissions, marking a significant step towards a more sustainable future in the construction industry. 

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Posted: June 17, 2024

Home Innovation Research Labs Achieves Fire Testing Accreditation

Home Innovation Research Labs is proud to announce the accreditation of our fire testing lab by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). This prestigious accreditation marks a significant milestone for the lab, resulting in the expansion of its scope to include 31 methods for fire testing.

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Posted: May 3, 2024

Home Innovation Research Labs Recognizes 2023 NGBS Green Partners of Excellence

Home Innovation is proud to recognize 66 NGBS Green Partners for their outstanding contributions to advancing green building in their communities. These individuals and businesses have been awarded the Partner of Excellence title as a testament to their commitment to voluntary, above-code, third-party certification of high-performance homes to the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS).

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Posted: April 25, 2024

NGBS Green Certification Program Seeks New Verifier Candidates

The NGBS Green certification program is seeking new verifiers to support the program’s continued growth. With over 500,000 homes certified to the ICC-700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS), it is the most used residential green certification. NGBS Green Verifiers play a crucial role in ensuring that buildings meet NGBS requirements.

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Posted: April 12, 2024

Public Comment Period for the 2024 National Green Building Standard Update Opens April 12

The 45-day public comment period for Draft 2 of the 2024 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Draft Standard begins on April 12, 2024. Home Innovation Research Labs, an ANSI-Accredited Developer, is serving as secretariat, or administrator, of the standard development process.

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Posted: February 12, 2024

Home Innovation Research Labs Celebrates Certification of 500,000th Green Home in the NGBS Green Program

Home Innovation Research Labs proudly announces a significant milestone in sustainable housing with the certification of the 500,000th green home to the National Green Building Standard (NGBS). The project that helped NGBS Green reach this point was Bluebird, a permanent supportive housing facility in Boulder, CO.

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