NARI Green Certified Professional (GCP)

What Is a NARI Green Certified Professional?

A NARI Green Certified Professional (GCP) is a remodeler who has demonstrated advanced knowledge of high-performance building and sustainable remodeling. The credential covers building science fundamentals and best practices that reduce energy and water use, improve indoor air quality, conserve resources, and minimize jobsite waste—without sacrificing comfort, aesthetics, or durability.

Earning the GCP signifies a commitment to responsible design and construction. It means your contractor understands how products, assemblies, and systems work together in the Sonoran Desert climate and can guide you to choices that look great today and perform even better over time.

Homework Remodels – Sustainability, Without Compromise

At Homework Remodels, our leadership includes a NARI Green Certified Professional. In practice, that means we integrate greener strategies from the very first sketches—so sustainability supports your goals rather than feeling like an add-on.

Design-Build Alignment: Our designers and builders collaborate from day one, ensuring details like air sealing, insulation, glazing, shading, and HVAC sizing are coordinated with cabinetry, tile, and lighting selections.
Desert-Smart Solutions: We tailor recommendations to Phoenix-area realities—extreme heat, intense sun, dust, and monsoon moisture—so your home is beautiful, comfortable, and efficient year-round.
Aesthetic Integrity: High-efficiency choices can be sleek and understated—thin-profile windows, quiet balanced ventilation, induction cooktops, and smart controls that simply disappear into the design.

Why Hiring a GCP Benefits You

Lower Operating Costs: Efficient envelopes, right-sized HVAC, and high-performance windows reduce energy spend—especially during peak summer loads.
Healthier Indoor Air: Low-/no-VOC finishes, balanced ventilation, sealed ducts, and better filtration help reduce pollutants and allergens.
Greater Comfort & Longevity: Targeted air sealing, insulation continuity, and shade strategies reduce hot spots, drafts, and material wear.
Water-Wise by Design: Fixtures, recirculation loops, leak detection, and xeric landscape strategies cut water use while preserving daily convenience.
Resale Appeal: Buyers increasingly value efficient, healthy homes with documented upgrades and lower utility bills.

What “Green Remodeling” Looks Like in the Valley

Building Envelope

Continuous air sealing at the attic, walls, and rim; careful transitions at can lights, chases, and penetrations
Insulation tuned to assemblies (spray foam at roof decks, dense-pack options, or hybrid approaches)
High-performance windows/doors with low-e coatings appropriate for intense solar exposure
Cool-roof assemblies and deeper overhangs for passive shading

Mechanical & Electrical

Right-sized, variable-speed heat pumps or high-efficiency systems with sealed/insulated ductwork
Balanced ventilation (ERV where appropriate) for fresh air without major energy penalties
High-efficiency lighting with layered scenes; smart, occupant-friendly controls
Induction cooking for precision, safety, and indoor air quality

Water & Landscape

WaterSense fixtures, smart irrigation controllers, and recirculating hot water for faster hot-water delivery
Xeriscaping and shade trees positioned to cut solar gain at east/west exposures
Rainwater/condensate reuse and graywater-ready plumbing where permitted

Materials & IAQ

Low-/no-VOC paints, adhesives, and sealants; formaldehyde-free composite products
Durable, repairable, and responsibly sourced materials with long service lives
Construction IAQ plans (dust containment, filtration, and clean-building practices)

Waste & Documentation

Jobsite recycling and deconstruction where feasible
Project documentation that captures specs, warranties, and performance features for future owners

Our GCP-Led Design-Build Process

Discovery & Performance Goals
We listen first—comfort complaints, utility bills, indoor air concerns, and maintenance headaches—then define targets for comfort, efficiency, and aesthetics.
Feasibility & Envelope Assessment
Field measures, attic/crawl observations, window/door review, and mechanical inventory help us prioritize the highest-impact upgrades.
Concepts, Budget & Modeling
We develop layouts alongside a performance strategy (shading, envelope improvements, system options). You’ll see how design choices affect comfort and cost.
Selections & Specifications
We curate materials and systems that hit your style and sustainability goals: windows, insulation, HVAC, ventilation, lighting, plumbing, and finishes.
Permitting & Build
Clean construction practices—dust management, sealed returns during work, protected ducts and materials—preserve indoor air quality.
Commissioning & Closeout
We verify operations, balance airflow where applicable, review filter schedules, and provide owner documentation for everything installed.

Green Without the “Granola” Look

Sustainable homes don’t have to look “green.” We favor quiet details—better daylighting, slender frames, flush transitions, thoughtful shading, and concealed technology—so your space feels calm, modern, and intentional.

Myths & Truths

Myth: “Green costs a lot more.”
Truth: Many high-impact upgrades (air sealing, right-sizing equipment, smarter controls) pay back quickly and improve comfort immediately.
Myth: “Efficiency means compromise.”
Truth: Today’s products—induction, variable-speed HVAC, high-performance glazing—often outperform traditional options while looking better.
Myth: “It’s all about gadgets.”
Truth: The building envelope and passive shading are the foundation. Gadgets help; good assemblies win.

Related Homework Remodels Certifications

Together, these credentials reflect our commitment to craftsmanship, health, and performance.

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We realize that remodeling can be expensive, and you deserve to work with a quality company with a professionally educated and certified staff for your home improvement investment.