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An Introduction to NGBS Green, Green Certification for Existing Buildings, Free Webinar, January 19, 12-1pm EST
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Existing multifamily and mixed-use buildings can use the ICC-700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) to earn green certification when the buildings are renovated to be more sustainable and efficient. The NGBS accommodates building renovation projects from moderate renovation to gut rehab, including historic preservation and adaptive reuse, and the 2020 NGBS version introduced more compliance options for added flexibility. NGBS Green is flexible, affordable, and rigorous, and certification can help the building be eligible for a host of financing and other incentives.
Hear from Cindy Wasser, Senior Manager of Green Building Programs at Home Innovation Research Labs, on the process and requirements for existing buildings to achieve green certification. Graham Giovagnoli, Partner with Eco Achievers, will share examples of certified projects and identify the building features that contributed toward achieving NGBS Green Certification.
Since 2010, Graham Giovagnoli has worked to further the movement in Sustainable Place Making through multiple disciplines - including green building certification, energy rating, weatherization programs, training/proctoring and solar PV design. He has performed countless energy audits and diagnostic tests, and personally certified about 100 BPI Building Analysts through the Illinois funded Urban Weatherization Initiative. He currently works primarily on multifamily PHIUS, NGBS and ENERGY STAR projects of every size and shape.
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