Green BuiltTM Michigan was founded in 2002 as a non-profit organization.
Green BuiltTM exists to educate members of the building community and homeowners about building and remodeling green, as well as provide certification for residential construction through the use of the National Association of Home Builders Model Green Home Building Guidelines.
Green building focuses on seven components: Lot Design, Preparation & Development, Resource Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality, Operation, Maintenance & Homeowner Education, Global Impact
A Green BuiltTM Certified Home will incorporate aspects from all seven components of green building.
Green BuiltTM Michigan uses the Green Building Checklist created by the National Association of Home Builders to score a home in each of the seven components and designate a gold, silver, or bronze level of certification.
Green BuiltTM Homes are rated by independent third party verifiers who participate in a half day training course to learn the details of the scoring checklist.
As of June 1, 2008, just under 120 homes have been certified by Green BuiltTM Michigan.
Green BuiltTM Michigan is a member driven organization with approximately 180 members across the state.
Green BuiltTM Michigan is endorsed by the Michigan Association of Home Builders.
Green BuiltTM Michigan has partnered with local Home Builder Associations across the state to assist them in developing local councils to provide localized education, training, information and resources.
The following local Home Builder Associations have established local green building programs in partnership with Green BuiltTM Michigan: Bay County, Building Industry Association of Southeastern Michigan, Greater Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Greater Lansing, Livingston, and Washtenaw.
All members of Green BuiltTM Michigan participate in a 3-Hour Official Builder Training. Additional education programs are available for members to participate in.
Anyone can participate in the 3-Hour Official Builder Training, a course schedule is available on the website at www.greenbuiltmichigan.org.
Green BuiltTM Michigan has trained tens of thousands of builders on the science of green building.
Green Built TM Michigan believes that green building should remain a voluntary aspect of the home building industry.
Green BuiltTM Michigan does not support or disprove of any legislative measures, the organization exists to provide education and information.
Homeowners looking to hire a builder or remodeler specializing in green can visit the website.