NAHB unveils updated National Green Building Standard
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) introduced its new edition of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard at the 2013 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, which increases energy-efficiency requirements and significantly changes the treatment of renovations and remodeling projects.
“The new edition of the standard brings a minimum 15% increase in energy efficiency,” said Dominic Sims, chief operating officer of the International Code Council, which partnered with NAHB on its development. “Consumers understand that this level of improvement will deliver real savings over time.”