Partnering for High-Performance Buildings
Owens Corning has a long history of supporting building and energy codes and standards organizations, offering its technical expertise to transform the industry to more high-performing and energy-efficient buildings and products.
NAHB National Green Building Standard
Owens Corning was the first insulation company to receive the National Association of Home Builders' Research Center Green Approved Products seal of approval. Our approved products help builders earn points towards the National Green Building Standard, which is designed to move sustainable home building into the mainstream marketplace.
Download the Owens Corning Reference Guide (NAHB/ANSI Approved 2008 National Green Building Standard)
LEED
The U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) program is a national certification system designed to transform the built environment to sustainability by providing the building industry with consistent, credible standards for what constitutes a green building. Its points system focuses on the entire build for existing and new construction.
We understand that selecting the right products is essential to achieving LEED Certification. That's why Owens Corning provides LEED reference materials, helping project teams specify the best Owens Corning products for LEED certification. For more information about LEED certification, call 1-800-GET-PINK™ (1-800-428-7465).
Partnerships
Owens Corning also is involved in the advancement of sustainable building through education and sponsorship of leading programs. Our partner organizations in 2010 included Environments for Living®, Energy and Environmental Building Association (EEBA) , the Alliance to Save Energy and the U.S. Department of Energy with its Energy Savers program.
