Home Innovation Research Labs

Home Innovation Research Labs, located in Upper Marlboro, Md., is a full-service research, testing, and consulting firm determined to improve the quality, durability, affordability, and environmental performance of single- and multifamily homes and home building products - in short, we aim to perfect the home. Home Innovation Labs certifies homes and multifamily buildings to the rigorous ANSI-approved National Green Building Standard™ (NGBS). NGBS Green Certification goes well beyond saying a home is energy efficient. It provides independent, third-party verification that a new or remodeled home, apartment building, or land development is designed and built to achieve high performance in six key areas: Site Design, Resource Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Building Operation & Maintenance. When you see the "NGBS Green Certified" mark on Porch, you can be assured that the home/remodel project has been independently verified by third-party, accredited verifiers to ensure they meet the rigorous criteria of the NGBS. Look for the "NGBS Green Partner" mark on remodelers, builders, and third-party green building professional profiles. This branding indicates that a professional has experience with NGBS Green certification. By selecting these professionals for your home project, you can have confidence that your choice will result in more comfortable, healthier, and more efficient homes that cost less to operate and fit within a sustainable lifestyle.