provides certifications to homes, buildings and other land developments that work towards the highest achievement site design, resource efficiency and more. Applied to residential properties, the National Green Building Standard uses independent, third-party verification to support environmental claims. Tests target high performance in six areas: Site Design, Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Operation & Maintenance. Furthermore, certified homes and apartments focus on three key attributes: Healthy Homes, Lower Operation Costs, and Sustainable Lifestyles. The NGBS Green Certification process aims to make verification and certification more straightforward and accessible for builders and remodelers.

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