Certification Rating System & Process

The Inland Northwest Built Green® Program is designed for building professionals, by building professionals, to set standards of excellence in the Inland Northwest. The program focuses on actions that can have significant impact and are readily do-able today. When effectively applied to a building project or development, the program makes a positive difference for the environment and building owners. The Star-level certification process allows an incremental approach to incorporating green standards, and flexibility in application of green building methods and techniques.

Star Ratings

Star ratings are based on the number of points gained by implementing Action Items.

1-Star

Meet all Program Requirements plus earn a total of 50 points and achieve 10% of minimum point requirements in each section 2 through 5 to ensure a balanced approach.

2-Star

Meet all One-Star Requirements plus earn 130 points and achieve 10% of minimum point requirements in each section 2 through 5.

One and Two Star projects are self-verified.  Our three, four and five star certifications require a third party verifier to participate in the certification process.

3-Star

Meet Two-Star Requirements plus earn 230 points and achieve 10% of minimum point requirements in each section 2 through 5. Third party verification is required for this level.

4-Star

Meet Three-Star Requirements plus earn 330 points and achieve 10% of minimum point requirements in each section 2 through 5. Third party verification is required for this level.

5-Star

Meet Four-Star Requirements plus earn 500 points and achieve 10% of minimum point requirements in each section 2 through 5. Third party verification is required for this level.