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The Green Globes environmental analysis and assessment process is one of the leading green building rating systems in the U.S. More that just an environmental report card, Green Globes offers an affordable and user-friendly way to achieve a credible green certification. ( more info )

 

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  		•  POOLE ANDERSON BEGINS MIDDLE SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION USING GREEN GLOBES.
    (January 20, 2010)
  		• GREEN BUILDING INITIATIVE® CERTIFIES 100TH GREEN GLOBES BUILDING.
    (January 14, 2010)
  		• GREEN GLOBE CERTIFICATION AWARDED TO 15 VA MEDICAL CENTERS
    (January 7, 2010)
  		• GBInsight Newsletter
    (Dec 22, 2009)
  		• GREEN GLOBES TECHNICAL EXPERT DISCUSSES ACHIEVEMENTS IN SUSTAINABLE HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO HOUSE VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE.
    (September 30, 2009)
  		• Green Building Initiative Launches Two New Personnel Certification Programs.
    (August 5, 2009)
  		• K-12 and HE Schools built or remodeled with a recognized green building rating system like Green Globes not only qualify for stimulus dollars, they save money on utility bills and improve indoor air quality.To learn more about Green Globes impact on education facilities please visit our new education web page.
  		• Oregon Office Building Earns Highest Green Globes Rating for Green Design and Sustainable Operations of an Existing Building.
    (July 2, 2009)
  		• GBI Recognizes University of Arkansas’ Duncan Avenue Apartments and Community Center for Sustainable Design and Construction Achievements.
    (April 22, 2009)
  		• GBI Releases Proposed American National Standard for Third, Limited Public Comment Period.
    (April 9, 2009)
  		• GBI® and AIA Team Up to Promote Sustainable Buildings.
    (March 19, 2009)
  		• ASHRAE, GBI Pledge to Collaborate to Promote Building Sustainability.
    (February 19, 2009)

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    GBI Standard Activity

    GBI 01-200XP-Draft October 2, 2009 Open for Public Comment Through November 16, 2009

     

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    Commercial

    GBI™ offers the Green Globes software suite as a guide for integrating environmentally friendly design into new or existing buildings. The system includes an assessment protocol, rating system and suggestions for making buildings more environmentally friendly. Learn more

    Residential

    GBI works with state and local home builders associations to promote green building to their members and encourage them to use national or, where available, local green building programs.  These programs help builders develop homes that are energy-efficient, healthier to live in, and better for the environment.  To learn more about efficient “Best Green Building Practices,” please follow the link.

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    DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
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