GlobeSt.com: Why did you feel that there was a need to set up an alternative to programs like LEED?

Cino: First of all, we have to recognize that the National Green Building Standards serves dual purposes. It provides multifamily firms with uniform guidance on green building practices, and it establishes the first consensus-based standards for jurisdictions considering mandatory green building requirements. Where that differs from other programs, such as LEED, is that those programs were not well suited for multifamily buildings.

GlobeSt.com: What are some specific differences between your standards and others?

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