Green Building Alliance

Giving Tuesday is December 3rd. Please consider donating to GBA, where your contribution will support our mission as well as green building training and workforce development for new, aspiring, and incumbent workers. Visit our Give Big Pittsburgh page to learn more, and remember to donate on December 3rd! https://buff.ly/2PV0Q46

Last Thursday, GBA hosted a summary session in which GBA staff, as well as partners from Sustainable Investment Group (SIG) - a TüV SüD America Company and evolveEA, shared their reflections and takeaways from Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in Philadelphia earlier this month. We were pleased to spark an interesting discussion about the future of the green building industry, its certification systems, and the work ahead of us in a changing world. Thank you to Nicholas Rubenstein and Marc Mondor for your insightful presentations!

?? It's time for our annual Christmas Light Collection ?? Do you have old or broken Christmas lights gathering dust? We're here to give them a second life! ?? Dropping them off at one of our Christmas Light Collection Stands will go directly towards our donation to WTAE's project Bundle-Up ?? ?? Recycle for a Cause: At Michael Brothers, we're all about sustainability. Every light you bring in will be responsibly recycled, helping reduce waste and protect our planet. ?? ?? Helping Those in Need: All proceeds from our Christmas Light Recycling Drive benefit WTAE's project Bundle-Up , providing warm clothing to children and seniors in need. ???? Let’s make this holiday season brighter and warmer for all! Locations Across Pittsburgh Look through the lists on the pictures on this post and you'll find we have stands different businesses and municipalities in our region that we have partnered with! Can't find a location near you? We have collection stands at all four of our locations as well: Baldwin - 901 Horning Rd 15236 Adamsburg - 427 Edna Rd 15611 Reserve - 408 Hoffman Rd 15212 Mt Pleasant - 1215 State Rt 31 15666 The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division WTAE Hearst Pittsburgh ??? #michaelbrotherspittsburgh #bundlethemup #pittsburgh #michaelbrothers #christmaslights #lightrecycling #christmaslightdrive #holidays #recycle

Congratulations to City of Meadville Mayor Jaime Kinder, Meadville City Council, Autumn Vogel, and Meadville Environmental Advisory Council?on this important milestone. We look forward to partnering with you to help you achieve your environmental goals and to helping property owners reduce energy demand. #ResilientCommunities #GreenBuilding https://lnkd.in/eC_yrBfp

Thank you David Hess for helping us share the news on GBA's expanding work in New Kensington. Businesses and commercial property owners - join us for a launch party and energy info session December 4, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Digital Foundry at New Kensington. Our team will share information on the free technical assistance and support available to reduce energy use, emissions, and utility costs, and make New Kensington's buildings more resilient to the impacts of severe weather. Register at www.gba.org/events or reach out to us at [email protected]. https://lnkd.in/ezKT6jDH

Shout out to all who attended our Lunch and Learn for Meadville-area businesses, hosted at Economic Progress Alliance of Crawford County, and special thanks to Adam Snow and Erie News Now for covering the event. During this session, community leaders and business owners shared priorities and challenges related to energy efficiency, reducing energy demand and utility costs, and improving the resilience of their buildings and the community to the impacts of severe weather events. Their insight will shape our work in Meadville, and we look forward to sharing exciting developments on this new initiative. https://lnkd.in/eBx8Kweh

Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in Philadelphia was a week full of informative insights and impactful connections old and new. Chief Operating Officer Chris Cieslak, Senior Director of Workforce Development and Green & Healthy Schools Karma Lisa Edwards, and Communications Coordinator Ariel Levin-Antila had an amazing time learning about the new LEED v5 standard, the market for sustainable building products, strategies to increase building energy efficiency, and more. They also spent some time with other colleagues from the Pittsburgh sustainability industry. EPIC Metals Ecoworks Studio Michael Brothers Companies Sustainable Investment Group (SIG) - a TüV SüD America Company (Not pictured: evolveEA 3R Sustainability Bridgeway Capital and more!) Don't miss GBA's Greenbuild Summary Session and Happy Hour on November 21st: https://buff.ly/4exMtZM Chris, Karma, and Ariel, along with guest speakers, will be sharing their takeaways from this year's conference. Food and drink will be provided, and the event is FREE for GBA members. Register here: https://buff.ly/4exMtZM

Join Emu Passive House, Green Building Alliance, and Passive House PA for Passive Design/Build??Boot Camp: Feb 24-28, 2025 @ Pittsburgh. The course includes classroom and workshop experiences, as well as a three-hour online CPHT accreditation exam. Boot Camp will cover: - Building Science Basics, Insulation, Thermal Bridging, Windows + Doors? - Retrofits, Air & Moisture, ERVs/HRVs, Heat Pumps, Quality Control? - Passive Pod Workshop: Air Sealing, Window Install, Insulation? - Passive Pod Games: Smoke test, Infrared, Resiliency Test? - Open-book Accreditation Exam: Become a Passive House Certified Pro Sign up before January 1st?for a discounted rate! https://lnkd.in/eqD-xaak This training is developed and hosted by Emu, with local support in Pittsburgh by Green Building Alliance and Passive House PA. All registrations go directly through the Emu Website.

GBA members and sponsors: don't miss the chance to feature your Q4 accomplishments in GBA's Member-Only Newsletter! Fill out the form here to submit a shoutout by November 14: https://buff.ly/476BRiy

Join us for a Greenbuild Summary Session and Happy Hour to hear from GBA staff and partners who attended Greenbuild 2024. Over food and drink, speakers will share their key takeaways from this year's conference, and we will conclude the presentations with a panel discussion on what’s next for sustainability in the build/design sector. GBA staff Chris Cieslak, Karma Edwards, and Ariel Levin-Antila, along with guest presenters, will provide perspectives and insight into the key issues our industry is facing including facilities operations and maintenance, preparing a sustainability workforce, sustainable products, materials and embodied carbon, and behavior change and climate communications, as well as community impact and legislation. Register here: https://buff.ly/4exMtZM