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SPECIAL EDITION

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Education

Learn about NGBS Green compliance, marketing trends, and other green building topics at these sessions.

Are Multifamily Green Building Certifications Worth the Trouble?

Tuesday, February 27^TH | 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

LVCC – Multifamily Central – West 310

For multifamily architects and developers new to green building certifications, the process can be daunting. There are many different programs, acronyms, incentives, costs and benefits. Do they really have value for multifamily properties? Read more here.

Speaker: Michelle Foster, Home Innovation Research Labs

Innovative Multifamily Products from the IBS Exhibit Floor

Wednesday, February 28^TH | 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

LVCC – Multifamily Central – West 310

The IBS Exhibit Floor includes a plethora of new and innovative products. In this fast-paced program, we'll present a curated selection of state-of-the-art products specifically of interest to multifamily housing. Read more here.

Speakers: Michelle Foster, Home Innovation Research Labs; James McClister, PRODUCTS/ Custom Builder Magazine; Andrew Spencer, Peterson Companies

Designing the Future of Net Zero

Tuesday, February 27^TH | 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

LVCC – Design Central – West 213

Presented by GE, this presentation invites designers and builders to learn more about the future of Net Zero energy homes. Read more here.

Speakers: Greg Barett, Savant Systems; Chris Bissig, GE Appliances

Lessons in Designing for Net Zero

Thursday, February 29^TH | 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

LVCC – Design Central – West 213

For 20 years, the U.S. Department of Energy has pushed the envelope in developing high performance buildings through efforts such as the Solar Decathlon, Building America, and Zero Energy Ready Homes. Read more here.

Speakers: Holly Carr, U.S Department of Energy; Nick Cindrich and Michael Young, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Next Level Community Development with BioArchitecture

Wednesday, February 28^TH | 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM

LVCC – Design Central – West 213

BioArchitecture combines design, science, and nature to create spaces that enhance living through organic shapes, fractal patterns, and sustainable materials. Learn to create functional and sacred spaces with BioArchitecture... Read more here.

Speaker: Irena Skoda, SKODA Design + Architecture, pllc

How to Make Office-to-Housing Conversions Work

Tuesday, February 27^TH | 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM

LVCC – Multifamily Central – West 310

With heavy interest rates, higher cap rates, and more employees working remotely, office holders need to evaluate conversions. As office building abandonment continues to increase, the need for office conversion is apparent now more than ever. Read more here.

Speaker: Chris Boone, Lessard Design

NGBS Green Certified Product Manufacturers

Ask The Manufacturer

When visiting the show, be sure to connect with the following NGBS Green Certified Product manufacturers and learn more about their products that are pre-approved for points toward NGBS Green Certification.

Tour the New American Home

A NGBS Green Certified Show Home

While at the show, take the time to tour The New American Home (TNAH), the official IBS Show Homes.

The New American Home is earned Emerald-level NGBS Green and +NET ZERO ENERGY and +WELLNESS certifications, as well as the EPA ENERGY STAR and EPA Indoor airPLUS labels. Constructed by Sun West Custom Homes, TNAH showcases some of the industry's most innovative and energy-efficient products from all over the world. See the case study here.

Make Your Voice Count!

Home Innovation's Market Research team will be at IBS conducting research and recruiting for our survey panel. Opinions from architects, exterior siding contractors, home builders, energy raters, insulation contractors, roofers, framers, remodelers and all other construction professionals are welcome.

Home Innovation Focus Groups

We will be conducting interviews and focus groups at IBS, February 27^TH- 29^TH. Join us!

An honorarium is available to qualified participants. We are especially looking for architects, exterior siding contractors, and home builders. If you're interested, contact Jon Violette with your availability.

Construction Pro Panel

This group participates in surveys throughout the year to give feedback to product manufacturers, building materials retailers, trade associations, and many other groups. Incentives and honorariums are often available for these surveys. Visit us at Booth C29 to join!

Tell Us What You Think!

Share Your NGBS Green Program Feedback

Take this 1-minute survey and let us know what you think of our delivery of NGBS Green certification and our customer service.

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