Shades of Green
Look for these site features and certifications on our project listings to identify sites with exceptional performance in these green building categories.
Advanced Building Envelope
Exceptional thermal protection and air sealing
Design Innovation
Emphasizes functionality, quality & character by design
Electric Vehicle Charging
Electric vehicle charging or electric vehicle ready
Equity Endeavor
Supporting diversity and equity makes for a stronger, more sustainable community.
Green Roof
Eco or vegetative roof installations
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Construction & material selection support IAQ
Materials Efficiency
Efficient material use & selection to conserve. Waste reduction & recycling (WRR)
Small Building Footprint
Minimizing a building footprint saves energy and maintenance
Smart Controls
Installing computer activated controls helps to keep power use to a minimum
Solar Power
Active Photovoltaic (PV) or solar hot water
Stormwater Management
Emphasizes water infiltration and LID techniques
Urban Farming
Composting, permaculture, backyard livestock, fruit trees, vegetable gardens
Water Conservation
Emphasis on water saving features.
Zero Waste
Designing and managing products and processes to systematically avoid and eliminate the volume and toxicity of waste and materials
Built Green
Built Green© is a holistic green home certification program of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties.
Emerald Star
Emerald Star is the highest level of Built Green© certification.
Energy Star
Energy Star is a voluntary program launched by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that helps businesses and individuals save money and protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.
Living Building Challenge
The Living Building Challenge comprises seven performance areas: site, water, energy, health and happiness, materials, equity and beauty. Each performance area has its own intention and are subdivided into a total of twenty Imperatives, each of which focuses on a specific sphere of influence.
LEED
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is one of the most popular green building certification programs used worldwide. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), it includes a set of rating systems for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of green buildings, homes, and neighborhoods.
Net Zero Energy
Innovative energy systems and high performance standards
Passive House
PHIUS+ is the largest Passive Building Certification in North America. It is a well-recognized proven construction standard and quality assurance system.