{"id":84635,"date":"2023-06-16T12:44:28","date_gmt":"2023-06-16T19:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=84635"},"modified":"2023-06-16T12:46:21","modified_gmt":"2023-06-16T19:46:21","slug":"sustainable-building-certifications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/sustainable-building-certifications\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Building Certifications for Homes: Which One Is Right for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainable living has become an increasingly important focus in today&#8217;s world, with individuals and communities alike seeking ways to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/how-to-reduce-your-carbon-footprint-at-home\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reduce their carbon footprints<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When it comes to building or renovating homes, sustainable practices and energy-efficient design have taken center stage. In response to this growth, several organizations offer certification programs to measure sustainability and push people to achieve more. But with numerous certifications and standards available, navigating the realm of sustainable building can be overwhelming.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, this Redfin article has everything you need to know. Learn what these programs are all about, and which one is right for your home. Whether you live in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/18894\/NC\/Wilmington\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">house in Wilmington, NC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or are building a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/18142\/FL\/Tampa\/filter\/remarks=new+construction\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new home in Tampa, FL<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, read on to learn about the different certifications and requirements, so you can make informed decisions and choose the right path towards a greener home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-84646 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/US_Green_Building_Council_logosvg.png\" alt=\"LEED\" width=\"578\" height=\"353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/US_Green_Building_Council_logosvg.png 900w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/US_Green_Building_Council_logosvg-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/US_Green_Building_Council_logosvg-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/US_Green_Building_Council_logosvg-245x150.png 245w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/US_Green_Building_Council_logosvg-491x300.png 491w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Focus areas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Whole building efficiency, including water, energy, materials, and air quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Property types: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commercial, residential, and public properties, and communities and cities.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Benefits for homeowners<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Pairs well with other certification programs and has a wide range of certification levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Downsides: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May not go far enough to reduce your carbon footprint.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $225 + additional fees. Pricing is reduced for members.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in 1993, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgbc.org\/leed\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LEED<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is arguably the most widely recognized green building certification system. LEED provides a framework for healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green buildings. It offers certification across a spectrum of building types and focuses on several key areas: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, innovation, and regional priority.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The four LEED certification levels include Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum, which correspond to the number of points a project earns across these categories. Buildings receive annual audits to ensure they continue meeting necessary standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more details, read our definitive guide: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/what-is-leed-certification\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is LEED Certification? Tips for Homeowners<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-84642 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ENE_logo_Cert_v_copyright_v2.jpg\" alt=\"sustainable-building-certifications-3\" width=\"269\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ENE_logo_Cert_v_copyright_v2.jpg 242w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ENE_logo_Cert_v_copyright_v2-153x150.jpg 153w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ENERGY STAR<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Focus areas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Energy efficiency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Property types<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Products; commercial, residential, and public properties.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Benefits for homeowners<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: ENERGY STAR buildings require 15% less energy than standard buildings, meaning you\u2019ll save money over the long run.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Downsides: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ENERGY STAR is a fairly basic certification that only applies to energy use. This is best paired with other certifications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $0-$1,500<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/buildings\/building_recognition\/building_certification\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ENERGY STAR certification<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy. It aims to help businesses and individuals save money and protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. Most people associate ENERGY STAR with efficient appliances, but it also applies to buildings and houses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buildings that earn the ENERGY STAR label have to meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency, typically making them at least 15% more energy-efficient than standard buildings. Apart from energy efficiency, ENERGY STAR also provides tools and resources for improving water efficiency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more details, read our definitive guide:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/energy-star-certification-for-homeowners\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ENERGY STAR Certification: What Homeowners Need to Know<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-84644 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Living-Building-Challenge-Logo-Stacked-1.jpg\" alt=\"sustainable-building-certifications-4\" width=\"587\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Living-Building-Challenge-Logo-Stacked-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Living-Building-Challenge-Logo-Stacked-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Living-Building-Challenge-Logo-Stacked-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Living-Building-Challenge-Logo-Stacked-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Living-Building-Challenge-Logo-Stacked-1-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Living-Building-Challenge-Logo-Stacked-1-840x630.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Living-Building-Challenge-Logo-Stacked-1-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living Building Challenge<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Focus areas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Complete building and property sustainability and regeneration.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Property types<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Commercial, residential, and public buildings and properties, and neighborhoods and cities.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Benefits for homeowners<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The LBC provides the most comprehensive certification, so you can be confident your home is actively restoring the environment. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living Building Certification also applies to an entire property, while most others only apply to just the building.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Downsides: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is extremely difficult and time-consuming to fulfill every requirement, and can be expensive.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $50-$250<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/living-future.org\/lbc\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Living Building Challenge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (LBC), administered by the International Living Future Institute, is likely the most rigorous and comprehensive green building certification in the world. It uses a regenerative design framework that requires projects to operate positively instead of just passively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The LBC comprises seven performance categories, or &#8220;Petals&#8221;: Place, Water, Energy, Health &amp; Happiness, Materials, Equity, and Beauty. To be certified, a project must meet a series of ambitious performance requirements over a minimum of twelve months of continuous occupancy. Because of its difficulty, only four residential properties have received full certification. However, the LBC offers other certifications, including Petal certification and net-zero building certification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more details, read our definitive guide:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/living-building-challenge\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living Building Challenge Certification for Homeowners: Pros and Cons<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-84640 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/breeam-logo.jpg\" alt=\"sustainable-building-certifications-1\" width=\"386\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/breeam-logo.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/breeam-logo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/breeam-logo-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method)<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Focus areas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Whole property sustainability, including where materials come from and how much your home contributes to pollution.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Property types<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Commercial, residential, and public buildings and properties.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Benefits for homeowners<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Accessible worldwide.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Downsides: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not as comprehensive or flexible as some other programs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Depends on the size and scope of the project. Assessors are also paid separately.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Established in the UK in 1990, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bregroup.com\/products\/breeam\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BREEAM<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the world&#8217;s longest-running method of assessing, rating, and certifying buildings. BREEAM encourages designers, clients, and others to think about low-carbon and low-impact design, minimizing the energy demands created by a building before considering energy efficiency and low carbon technologies. BREEAM is comprehensive and also focuses on where products come from and who makes them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-84651 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/EAHCcolorlogo.png\" alt=\"sustainable-building-certifications-7\" width=\"791\" height=\"142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/EAHCcolorlogo.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/EAHCcolorlogo-300x54.png 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/EAHCcolorlogo-1024x183.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/EAHCcolorlogo-768x138.png 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/EAHCcolorlogo-600x108.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earth Advantage<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Focus areas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Residential and low-income homes, and providing green home data for the general public through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.earthadvantage.org\/home-data\/green-building-registry.html\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Building Registry<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Property types<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Residential buildings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Benefits for homeowners<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Extremely affordable and promotes sustainability in low-income developments.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Downsides: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not as comprehensive as other certifications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.earthadvantage.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earth Advantage Certification<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> focuses on promoting sustainable building practices that improve the environment and society by creating better model codes, building standards, and certification systems. It certifies residential buildings, including single-family and multifamily, using different rating systems for both. Earth Advantage can also certify projects for LEED.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, Earth Advantage buildings are healthier, more energy-efficient, and offer a lower cost of ownership over the lifetime of the building. To receive certification, a home must meet stringent criteria across five categories: energy, health, land, materials, and water.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-84645 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/logo.png\" alt=\"sustainable-building-certifications-5\" width=\"366\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/logo.png 366w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/logo-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/logo-212x150.png 212w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SITES (The Sustainable Sites Initiative)<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Focus areas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Planning, design, construction, and management of landscapes and other outdoor spaces. SITES does not verify buildings except in specific circumstances.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Property types<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Commercial, residential, and public outdoor spaces.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Benefits for homeowners<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Promotes sustainable landscaping and healthy outdoor living.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Downsides: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expensive and only applies to landscaping and outdoor areas. Best for large properties or paired with other certifications.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $6,500-$9,500 (less expensive for members).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainablesites.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SITES<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a sustainability-focused framework that ushers landscape architects, engineers, and others toward practices that protect ecosystems and enhance the benefits of ecosystem services. Landscape architects, designers, engineers, architects, developers, policy-makers, and others use SITES to align land development and management with innovative sustainable design.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SITES also partners with LEED to create complementary rating systems that you can use independently or in tandem. LEED applies to your project building and the site it is located on, and SITES applies to everything on your site, except your building (with a few exceptions).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-84647 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/well-iwbi-logo-44ECD3B888-seeklogo.com_.jpg\" alt=\"sustainable-building-certifications-6\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/well-iwbi-logo-44ECD3B888-seeklogo.com_.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/well-iwbi-logo-44ECD3B888-seeklogo.com_-238x150.jpg 238w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WELL Building Standard<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Focus areas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Relationship between sustainability and human health, primarily in new construction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Property types<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Primarily commercial new construction, but offers residential as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Benefits for homeowners<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: WELL buildings are healthier for you and your family than many other certifications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Downsides: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be time-consuming or prohibitively expensive to incorporate WELL standards into an older building.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $2,500 for registration + $0.16 per square foot of property.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellcertified.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WELL Building Standard<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, founded by the International WELL Building Institute, focuses on building features that affect people\u2019s health and well-being. Areas of concern include air, water, nourishment, light, movement, thermal comfort, sound, materials, mind, community, and innovation. The WELL Building Standard is the first standard to integrate human health and wellness into building certification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WELL also partners with LEED to create a streamlined process for getting dual certification.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-84641 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/druck-passive-house-institute-used-for-sutter-homes-in-the-durango-area.jpg\" alt=\"sustainable-building-certifications-2\" width=\"519\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/druck-passive-house-institute-used-for-sutter-homes-in-the-durango-area.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/druck-passive-house-institute-used-for-sutter-homes-in-the-durango-area-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/druck-passive-house-institute-used-for-sutter-homes-in-the-durango-area-236x150.jpg 236w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/druck-passive-house-institute-used-for-sutter-homes-in-the-durango-area-472x300.jpg 472w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passive House (Passivhaus)<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Focus areas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Reducing energy use in buildings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Property types<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Commercial, residential, and public.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Benefits for homeowners<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Significantly reduced energy bills and comfortable indoor temperatures year-round.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Downsides: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focuses entirely on energy use and is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weberthompson.com\/press-release-seattles-largest-newly-certified-passive-house-project-solis\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">extremely rigid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cms.passivehouse.com\/media\/training\/Appendix_V_fees_designer-consultants_2016.pdf\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determined by the examiner<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and varies widely depending on the square footage of the building.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/passivehouse.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passive House Institute<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (PHI) based in Germany developed this certification system. Buildings that are certified as a Passive House must meet strict energy usage requirements, focusing on high-level thermal insulation, stringent airtightness, and maximum energy gains from the sun. The result is a building that uses significantly less energy for heating and cooling than traditional buildings, often reducing the energy needed by up to 90%.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are hundreds of other certification programs that focus on specific aspects of a building, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/watersense\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">water management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgbc.org\/credits\/ss8\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">light pollution<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some are also catered to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dlg.colorado.gov\/high-performance-certification-program-hpcp\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">specific regions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you\u2019re looking to certify your home, do your research and establish a budget for membership, applications, and certifications, as well as design, planning, and maintenance. Additionally, you can hire a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phius.org\/certifications\/projects\/project-certification-overview\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3rd-party<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to certify your home, although that may cost more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working towards a certified sustainable home is important and beneficial, but it can be cost-prohibitive. If you don\u2019t have the budget for certification, read about a program\u2019s requirements and try to incorporate them into your project; you don\u2019t need to certify your home to make it more sustainable or even regenerative. No matter what you choose, incorporating sustainable practices into your lifestyle can help reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to a greener future. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Living sustainably is important, especially at home. But how do you choose between so many sustainable building certifications? Luckily, we can help. 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