As a Built Green® professional, you'll get the following materials and services:
Self-Certification Checklist
The checklist is the heart of the program, conveniently
summarizing the Built Green® options. This is a great guide to help you
and your customer select the features to include in their new home or
remodel.
You check off those Action Items on the list and total up the
points to determine what Star rating - 1, 2, or 3 Stars - the project
earns.
When the project is completed, you certify to the Building
Industry Association of Whatcom County (BIAWC) that all checked items
on the list have been completed. BIAWC, in turn, will award a
Certificate of Merit indicating the star rating for the project.
Built Green® Handbook
This easy-to-use handbook includes explanations and environmental justifications for the 260-
plus
Action Items in the checklist. It is a valuable guide to building a
quality home or remodel while protecting the environment. Many of the
Action Items will actually save you money and enhance the quality of
your craft. Several options will significantly reduce the operating and
maintenance costs, leading to significant savings for your customers
over the lifetime of their home.
Points toward Built Green® star ratings are grouped into six categories of environmentally friendly actions:
Build to Green® Codes/Regulations
As a builder, you are required to meet the energy, air quality, and
water efficiency codes. Built Green® recognizes you for meeting these
codes.
Site and Water The
program awards points for a variety of common-sense techniques to help
you manage and make the best of the natural resources on your site.
Energy Efficiency
Push your project beyond the Energy Code! Your project will earn
points and your customer will enjoy increased comfort and reduced
energy bills.
Health and Indoor Air Quality Promote
good air quality both during construction and over the life of the
home. Your clients and crews will be healthier and safer.
Materials Efficiency Add
quality by focusing on durability and locally-produced materials.
Enhance job site efficiency and reduce your consumption of natural
resources
Promote Environmentally-Friendly Home Ownership This
category is part education and part marketing. The program requires
that you provide the homeowner with an owners manual - and you'll score
points with them when you help them make their homes and gardens safer
and more environmentally friendly.
To view a copy of the Whatcom County's checklist (pdf format), Click Here!
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As a Built Green® professional, you'll get the following materials and services:
plus
Action Items in the checklist. It is a valuable guide to building a
quality home or remodel while protecting the environment. Many of the
Action Items will actually save you money and enhance the quality of
your craft. Several options will significantly reduce the operating and
maintenance costs, leading to significant savings for your customers
over the lifetime of their home.