The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) is excited to introduce a new approach to building certification programs, including the Living Building Challenge, Core Green Building Certification, Zero Carbon, and Zero Energy. Our updated structure is designed to provide newly registered project teams with greater communication and technical support to ensure a successful certification process, while offering a simplified fee structure and competitive rates..

Under this new structure, registration includes the following benefits:

  • Project Team Coach: A dedicated coach will be assigned from our Technical Support Services team based on subject matter, building typology, and program expertise. This coach will proactively reach out to the project teams to check on status and answer technical questions throughout the design and construction phases. 
  • Project Status Calls: The project team’s coach will host 3 conference calls with the project team and appropriate ILFI staff: (1) after project registration, (2) during the Design Development phase, and (3) at completion of Construction Documents (prior to the start of construction). These calls will be an opportunity for ILFI staff to share important updates and resources with the project teams and for the project team to ask questions of ILFI staff at key project milestones.
  • Community of Registered Projects: The Technical Support Services team will build an active community with all registered projects by hosting regular calls and facilitating networking opportunities to encourage cross-sharing of lessons learned by certification program and pathway, building typology, owner type, and/or project location.
  • Included Ready Audit: A fundamental attribute of our programs is that they are based on actual performance over a consecutive 12-month period, which is critical to demonstrate that buildings achieve their intended targets. Over the years, project teams have also requested a review upon construction completion, which we now call the Ready Audit, to receive preliminary sign-off on certain Imperatives while all team members are still actively engaged in the project. The Ready Audit provides teams with assurance that the project is on the right track for certification, and recognition from ILFI that can be used for marketing. In order to provide consistency, this two-part audit is now standard for all new projects.

As a way to make our program costs straight-forward, one comprehensive fee is calculated for a project that is inclusive of registration, technical support, two-part third-party audit, and certification. The total fee is calculated on a gross square area basis as shown in the tables below. Single Family Residences are charged a flat fee.

Fees based on square foot range:

Fees based on square meter range:

NOTE: All fees listed in United States Dollars

Fees will be invoiced in three installments: 25% at Registration, 50% prior to Construction, and 25% prior to the preliminary Ready Audit.

To get started, schedule a virtual meeting or call 971-420-1590. Existing registered projects will be vested under the previous fee structure. For existing projects that want to modify their registration to take advantage of the new offer, contact us today at sales@living-future.org with your project title. 

More detailed information about the program fees and services are available on our Program Registration Details page.

Written By

ILFI Staff

The International Living Future Institute’s mission is to lead the transformation toward a civilization that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative.