Version 10 introduces Resilience as a standalone category, elevating the importance of designing buildings that remain safe, functional, and livable as climate risks increase. The Resilience category addresses hazards such as wildfire, flooding, extreme heat, and power outages, with a focus on preparedness, durability, and recovery.

As part of this update, projects are required to complete a Climate Vulnerability Assessment. This screening-level exercise is intended to help teams identify relevant risks and inform early design decisions; it does not mandate specific design responses and can be completed with minimal additional effort when integrated early in the project process.

Version 10 refreshes and clarifies all six GreenPoint Rated categories—Community, Resilience, Energy, Wellness, Materials & Carbon, and Water—to better reflect whole-building performance and long-term outcomes.

While the overall structure of the program remains familiar, these updates place greater emphasis on durability, risk mitigation, and life-cycle thinking. The checklist remains flexible and achievable—particularly when used early to guide integrated design decisions and support real-world value over the life of the building.