Sustainable Building Certifications and Guidelines for Builders and Building Owners

The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute has developed both building and product certification programs to help address concerns about indoor mold growth and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.

- Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) can adversely affect occupant health and productivity and is a major issue facing building owners and developers.
- Good design, implementing smart construction processes and specifying low-emitting products are proactive methods builders and owners can employ to construct spaces with healthier indoor air.
- As the demand for sustainable, high-performance buildings continues to rise, the use of low-emitting GREENGUARD Certified products is an easy way for developers and building owners to demonstrate commitment to occupant health and sustainability.
- Addressing moisture intrusion and mold contamination is a critical step in protecting a building from losses and promoting good indoor air quality.
- GREENGUARD Environmental Institute offers a recognized American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard: ANSI/GEI-MMS1001 that provides best practices to prevent and address mold and moisture issues in new construction. To purchase an electronic copy or hard copy please click here.
- GREENGUARD Certification indicates products have been screened for over 10,000 chemicals. Certified products help create healthier indoor environments.
- Thousands of certified products in more than 28 product categories can be viewed in the GREENGUARD Product Guide.
- Specification of GREENGUARD Certified products demonstrates a developer and building owner’s commitment to the creation of healthy, high-quality interior spaces.