Earn the NAHB Research Center "Green Approved" Product Seal
Green building is becoming more and more mainstream in the home building industry. But, at the
same time, consumers who are inundated with green claims in every facet of their
lives are becoming more skeptical of those claims. Builders and designers are looking
for products that truly contribute to making a home green and supporting their marketing
and certification-based claims.
To help bridge the gap between manufacturers who make products eligible for National
Green Building Certification points and builders/designers who want to use them,
the NAHB Research Center created
the "NAHB Research Center Green Approved" product seal of approval program. This
program requires manufacturers provide appropriate third-party evidence that
their products meet the criteria for recognition in buildings certified
to the National
Green Building Standard™. "Green Approved" products carry a certificate
from the NAHB Research Center that identifies the specific section(s) of the Standard
where points for the product are available. This information, available on this
site and the Green Scoring Tool, will facilitate designers' selection/specification
of products to be used in green homes, and the approval of those points by accredited green building verifiers.
Process for attaining the "Green Approved" seal:
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- Review the Standard and identify any relevant practice areas for your product(s)
on the Green Approved application.
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Request an application from
Debra Sagan (800-638-8556 ext.6210)
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Prepare the application
- Complete the application electronically - no handwritten applications accepted!
- Read the application thoroughly for important instructions.
- Identify relevant Standard practice areas for your product(s).
- Send any questions you may have to
Debra - she will help you sort it out.
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Review the application for completeness
- Make sure third-party certifications are attached.
- Make sure fee is attached - credit cards accepted.
- Don't forget to sign and include the Manufacturer's Agreement!
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Send it in!
- All listings are posted on a first-come first-served basis, so get your package
in.
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NAHB Research Center staff reviews the application and supporting 3rd-party documentation
- NAHB Research Center staff determines the approvable points by section and any applicable
conditions
- "Green Approved" Certificate provided to manufacturer with logo use license.
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Product(s) posted on the Green Approved Products website!
Manufacturer benefits for having products "Green Approved":
- Recognition that your product is "Green Approved" and can be used by builders to
earn points toward certification to the National Green Building Standard
- Ability to market "Green Approved" reports on your website, and have them integrated
into the National Green Building Certification Scoring Tool and listed on this website
- Hyperlink to your "Green Approved" product listing from all applicable sections
of the Green Scoring
Tool and Excel-based NGBS Scoring Spreadsheet for New Construction
- Link to your product website from the "Green Approved" product listing
- Eligibility to use "Green Approved" logo on your approved products and promotional
literature
If you are interested in having your product(s) Green Approved, please
contact us.