The Green Building Initiative (GBI) is governed by a multi-stakeholder board of directors featuring representatives from industry, NGOs, construction companies, architectural firms and academic institutions. Each board member has one vote, so no single entity or individual has more control than any other. Our board members are industry leaders who provide direction for the Green Building Initiative and its staff, but these board members have no influence over the certifications themselves, as the certifications derive from the consensus-based ANSI process.
GBI's Green Globes was added to the City of Baltimore's Green Construction Code in November of 2020 as an alternate compliance pathway. A Two Green Globes certification is accepted in lieu of all commercial and certain multifamily residential buildings to meet the IgCC 2018 standards. GBI applauds...
GBI celebrates International Women's Day and recognizes the effort needed to achieve gender equality. GBI is intentional in recruitment leading to a high performing staff where 75% of director and above positions are held by women, including a female CEO. GBI also has 8 incredible female board...
Working on a multifamily project in Boise, ID? The City recently released a Housing Incentive Program which include… https://t.co/HnlEeN4AHd
Congratulations Dipen on your Green Globes Professional certification! @HoeferWelker https://t.co/Sd7ydX3xBD
TBT to the Green Globes Workshop in Denver January 2020. We look forward to hosting in-person events and seeing you… https://t.co/rXXKJay8xj
GBI is now accepting nominations for the Green Globes Project of the Year award! Submit your 2020 Green Globes cert… https://t.co/FaWjiSu4Wh
GBI mourns the loss of Board Chair Dr. Charles Kibert, of @UFRinkerSchool, who passed away yesterday. We lost a pio… https://t.co/d60o9dQyBS
Announcing Green Globes Emerging Professional (GGEP)! GGEP is a great way for students/professionals to learn about… https://t.co/Leu0sjqRj7
GBI is wishing you well as we launch into the new year. https://t.co/CXv8v24TXx