Five Steps Toward NGBS-Certified Sustainable Home Remodels
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Summary
The article discusses the newly revised 2025 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) approved by ANSI, which promotes green renovations. It outlines five steps remodelers can take to make their projects more sustainable and work toward NGBS certification, starting with using resource-efficient materials and regional resources to reduce environmental impacts.
Key quotes
· 1 pulledProducts created using fewer raw materials can be used to achieve the same end-use requirements as conventional products but have fewer environmental impacts.
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