Built Green

Built Green is a national, industry-driven certification program from the Built Green Society of Canada that recognizes environmentally responsible residential construction and renovation. It is designed specifically for the Canadian market and covers a wide range of project types, including single-family homes, high-density buildings, renovations, restorations, and small commercial projects. The program is managed by a third party, providing independent verification that a home meets defined environmental standards.

The program uses a flexible, points-based tiered rating system with five levels of achievement: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Net Zero Energy+. This structure allows builders and developers to pursue certification at a level that matches their sustainability goals and project budgets, making it accessible to small and mid-sized builders as well as those targeting high-performance outcomes. Certified homes are evaluated across multiple areas, including energy efficiency, indoor air quality, water conservation, and materials selection.

Built Green is a practical choice for Canadian home builders, developers, and renovators who want a credible, market-recognized certification to differentiate their homes. Certified projects receive official Built Green branding and plaques, and builders gain access to a catalogue of pre-approved materials that can help streamline the building process. For homebuyers, certification serves as an independent signal that a home was built to verified environmental performance standards.