Author: Karla Valdez

FORTIFIED Home™ is a nationally recognized, science-based building resilience standard developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety

CALGreen is California’s statewide green building code, officially known as the California Green Building Standards Code. It is the first

GreenPoint Rated is California’s premier third-party certification for high-performance, environmentally responsible homes. Developed by Build It Green, the program evaluates

GEM Certification stands for Green & Eco-friendly Movement. It is a comprehensive green building rating system designed to evaluate how

The National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is a nationally recognized green building certification program focused on residential construction, including single-family