Green Building Standards

Last updated on April 8, 2022

There are several green building standards available for reference:

  • ANSI/ASHRAE 189.1 Standards [1]
  • Green Globes Certification 
  • International Green Construction Code
  • LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Standards
  • Living Building Challenge Certification
  • US National Green Building Standard 

References


[1] www.ashrae.org/technical-resources/bookstore/standard-189-1

[2] thegbi.org/green-globes-certification/

[3] www.iccsafe.org/products-and-services/i-codes/2018-i-codes/igcc/

[4] support.usgbc.org/hc/en-us/articles/4404406912403

[5] www.ecohome.net/guides/2296/what-is-the-living-building-challenge/

[6] www.nahb.org/advocacy/industry-issues/sustainability-and-green-building/national-green-building-standard-certification