Built Green rating system for residential construction projects

Built Green is a residential green building program of the Master Builders Association developed in partnership with King and Snohomish Counties. The program provides builders, developers and consumers with easy-to-understand rating systems that quantify environmentally preferable building practices for the remodeling or construction of homes, multi-family units, and community developments. Based on the green building scores received, a home is classified as a three-, four- or five-star Built Green project.

Healthy homes, healthy environment

Built Green – certified homes incorporate design strategies and features that offer opportunities to protect the health of families and the environment.

• Site and water protection
• Energy efficiency
• Health and air quality
• Materials efficiency
• Environmentally responsible home ownership

Visit Built Green external link to obtain additional information on the Built Green program, register a project or locate a list of participating builders.

Benefits of Built Green

Built Green homes are more energy-efficient, use less toxic materials and minimize the impact on the environment during construction.

Qualify as a Built Green project

To qualify a residential construction project as a Built Green project, visit Built Green external link or contact the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties at 425-451-7920.

5-Star built green home at suncadia

The Built Green Home at Suncadia is a custom home that highlights the environmental and health benefits of utilizing "green" materials and building techniques. Check out the following resources for more information:

• Custom Home Case StudyDownload PDF 184 K
  Describes project background, resources, energy saving technologies and more.
• The 5-Star Built Green Home at Suncadia - Features of Green MaterialsDownload PDF 112 K
  This list of the environmentally-friendly features shows the potential benefits of using green products.