Green Building Certifications
Working with a green building certification consultant maximizes property efficiency and investment.
Building certifications boost property values and document the services you’ve invested in.
Seize the opportunity to be on the cutting edge of green building in the North Central Gulf Coast. Read on to learn about the certifications we can help you achieve with your new build.
Building & Project Certifications:
National Green Building Standard (NGBS)
Prove the effectiveness and value of your sustainable building practices with NGBS certification from Keen Living. Owners of high-performing NGBS homes and multifamily properties enjoy the benefits of high energy efficiency, cleaner and healthier indoor air quality, and low building operation and maintenance costs.
Zero Energy Ready Homes
The Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Homes program recognizes homes that are so efficient that a renewable energy system can offset annual energy consumption.
Keen Living helps your project stay on track to earn its certification so you can enjoy the benefits of a healthy, comfortable environment with advanced durability and energy savings.
Indoor airPLUS
An Indoor Air Plus certified home is constructed with specific building principles and products to minimize occupant exposure to contaminants and pollutants. A healthy home is always ideal, but this certification provides additional peace of mind and value for those who suffer from chronic respiratory conditions.
Keen Living works with partners to ensure your project meets requirements to earn its Indoor Air Plus certification.
ENERGY STAR®
As a certified Energy Rater, Keen Living is proud to be an ENERGY STAR for New Homes partner. We work with builders, architects, and trade partners to make sure your building meets strict efficiency and quality standards, making your property more attractive for renters or buyers.
Keen Living can help you earn your certification for both:
FORTIFIED Home
At Keen Living, we know that homes in the North Central Gulf Coast see their fair share of severe weather. Traditional building and roofing methods leaves you vulnerable to damage and expensive repairs. As a FORTIFIED Home evaluator, we make sure new and existing homes meet program requirements for hurricane mitigation. This protects your loved ones, your investments, and a successful certification gives you discounts on your wind insurance premium.
Keep Your Project on Track with Keen Living Consulting
Keen Living helps you design and build efficient, healthy, durable homes. .
As an energy consultant, we understand the links between indoor air quality and energy efficiency. Let us develop a customized strategy for your project that will reduce energy use and costs over time.
Boost the value of your investment with green energy consulting services from Keen Living today. Call 251-279-0395 or contact us online.
Certifications
- NGBS Green Verifier
- RESNET HERS Rater
- ENERGY STAR®
- Fortified Home Evaluator™
Technical Services
- Energy Models
- HVAC Manual J Calculations
- RESCheck™ and COMCheck™
- Performance Testing
Consulting
- Design Review
- Program Development
- Energy Code Compliance
- Scopes of Work