GIBp1 & GIBc1 - Which rating systems are eligible to qualify?

Eric Orozco

Urban Designer, LEED AP ND

Neighboring Concepts, PLLC

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September 12, 2012

Greetings! Does anyone in the forum have experience qualifying buildings as "certified green" for GIBc1 credit with rating systems other than USGBC's? If so, which non-USGBC programs do you know are eligible or likely to qualify? My understanding is that ANSI is an IAF accreditation body, which would mean ANSI Accredited Standard Developers are eligible. That would mean Green Building Initiative's Green Globes and NAHB's ICC 700 National Green Building Standard are qualifying rating systems. Has anyone hit any snags using buildings certified by one of these rating systems in qualifying square footage to meet GIBc1? Any issues to think about?

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Meghan Bogaerts

Manager, Neighborhood Development

U.S. Green Building Council

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Wed, 09/12/2012 - 20:53

Hi Eric, I'll let others give input based on their own project experiences, but I wanted to point out a guidance document we've put on our website about this: http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=9543 It's important to note that the prerequisite and credit require that the body issuing certifications meet one of the ISO standards listed. That's not necessarily the same thing as being an ANSI accredited standard developer. We're handling the determination on a case by case basis as project teams find rating systems they'd like to use. Best, Meghan

Eric Orozco

Urban Designer, LEED AP ND

Neighboring Concepts, PLLC

LEEDuser Basic Member

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Fri, 09/14/2012 - 15:57

Thanks Meghan. That is quite a snag to keep in mind. Thanks for the heads up! ...Why do I get the distinct impression this has been rarely attempted successfully before? :) My investigations have eliminated Enterprise Green Communities from the running. NAHB appears to be working on and committed to meeting the ISO guides, but as Meghan pointed out, their certifications will be handled on a case by case basis. Since many consultants will be interested in the answer to this question (as well as 100% of developers), I'll try to keep one posted here as I find out more from rating system developers.