Green Building Initiative

GBI's Green Globes Journey To Net Zero decarbonizes the built environment by empowering all commercial real estate owners to evaluate performance and implement impactful change using a science-based approach. Track and reduce your building’s energy consumption and carbon emissions to transform its environmental impact. Learn how and get started on the journey today:?https://lnkd.in/en-ycYW5

Expand your network, share insights, and explore potential partnerships. Join us on Tuesday, March 25 from 3-4 pm EDT for a virtual networking event designed to bring the green building community together for meaningful connections. Engage in brief and purposeful one-on-one conversations with fellow industry leaders from: - A/E/C firms - Product manufacturers - CRE professionals - Sustainability consultants Register now to claim your spot: https://lnkd.in/eVAKZMJh

As AI increases demand for high-performance data centers, a new approach is essential to build sustainable, resilient facilities. Join Bill Kleyman ????, Co-Founder and CEO of Apolo, and Ken Moreano, Co-Founder and CEO of Scott Data Center, as they explore transformative strategies for designing data centers that meet the needs of both AI advancements and sustainability initiatives. Register today for GBI's Better Buildings: Data Centers Seminar on May 15 in Chicago: https://lnkd.in/g7h47bMU Proudly supported by: Leviton | iMasons Climate Accord | National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) | Mitsubishi Corporation | Legence | Think Wood | American Wood Council | WoodWorks | EkkoSense AI | GRUNDFOS | WB Engineers+Consultants | Maintis | ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions | K&N Engineering | Heidelberg Materials | AirJoule | Nomad Futurist | Kawneer Company, Inc. | Workplace Elemental Technologies | Leyton | Arconic | International Data Center Authority (IDCA) | AIA Chicago | Xylem | Salute

The collection of the right data early and often is imperative for measurement and improvement. Learn how GBI is working with EkkoSense AI to encourage performance metrics that support compliance for #GreenGlobes sustainability assessment & certification. GBI's VP of Engagement, Megan Baker, MBA and EkkoSense's Travis Talcott sat down with DatacenterDynamics sat down to discuss the importance of performance visibility at all levels and third-party assessment to benchmark and guide for improvement. https://lnkd.in/e7sZ3FQ3

Attending DCD Connect in New York next week? Catch DCD>Debate: From Silicon Valley to the Big Apple - Is anyone ready for the AI gold rush? on Monday at 2 PM. GBI's Emily Bowers, alongside Joseph Rubino, Rick Galietta, Marcus Hassen, Ken Moreano, and Matt Welch will discuss the rise of generative AI and infrastructure growth, and share how policymakers are influencing?and responding to this AI gold rush. #DCDConnect #sustainabledatacenters #digitalinfrastructure #AI #GreenGlobes

The sustainability of data centers is a crucial challenge as digital infrastructure plays an ever-increasing role in the global economy — both contributing and resolving rising emissions. At GBI's Better Buildings: Data Centers seminar, this expert panel will explore the intersection of innovative infrastructure solutions, alongside the need for representation across a well-trained workforce. Join GBI and a lineup of industry-leading sustainability and data center experts in Chicago on May 15. Register today to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/g7h47bMU Panelists: ?? Miranda G. Gardiner, LEED Fellow, Executive Director, iMasons Climate Accord ?? Courtney Popp, M.A., PMP, Director of Education Programs, Infrastructure Masons ?? Karen Cooper, Mission Critical Client Leader|Senior Associate, DLR Group ?? Mercy Ringelmann Manning, SVP, Sales & Sustainability Strategy, Aligned Data Centers ?? Reine Rambert, Manager of Global Public Affairs, Invenergy ?? Sara Neff, Partner/GM for Sustainability, Cloud Operations + Innovation, Microsoft Proudly supported by: Leviton | iMasons Climate Accord | National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) | Mitsubishi Corporation | Legence | Think Wood | American Wood Council | WoodWorks | EkkoSense AI | GRUNDFOS | WB Engineers+Consultants | Maintis | ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions | K&N Engineering | Heidelberg Materials | AirJoule | Nomad Futurist | Kawneer Company, Inc. | Workplace Elemental Technologies | Leyton | Arconic | International Data Center Authority (IDCA) | AIA Chicago | Xylem

Don't forget to nominate your Green Globes certified project for GBI's 2024 Green Globes Project of the Year Awards! Help us celebrate excellence in sustainable, healthy, and resilient building. The deadline has been extended! Nominate your project before Monday, March 17: https://lnkd.in/gZBMkXEV

Don't miss GBI's Emily Bowers on stage April 23 alongside Rick Bluntzer (International Code Council) and Elizabeth Tomlinson, PE (Stantec + ASHRAE/ICC Standard 240P) to discuss the regulatory landscape for retrofitting projects.

Congratulations to West Henderson Hospital of The Valley Health System (UHS) on receiving the Platinum Pinnacle Healthcare Award! This well deserved recognition highlights their leadership and innovation in sustainable healthcare. West Henderson Hospital achieved a Three Green Globes certification last fall, demonstrating significant achievement in resource efficiency, reducing environmental impacts, and improving occupant wellness. With an ENERGY STAR score of 99 and 36% water use reduction, GBI is proud to celebrate this exceptional healthcare project. Learn more:?https://lnkd.in/d-MAnzAM #GreenGlobes #SustainableHealthcare #GreenHospital #GBI

Don't miss Angela Tovar, Chief Sustainability Officer of Chicago, as she shares her sustainability forecast for the city at the Better Buildings: Data Center Seminar! Join GBI and a lineup of industry-leading sustainability and data center experts in Chicago on May 15. Register today to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/g7h47bMU Proudly supported by: Leviton | iMasons Climate Accord | National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) | Mitsubishi Corporation | Legence | Think Wood | American Wood Council | WoodWorks | EkkoSense AI | GRUNDFOS | WB Engineers+Consultants | Maintis | ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions | K&N Engineering | Heidelberg Materials | AirJoule | Nomad Futurist | Kawneer Company, Inc. | Workplace Elemental Technologies | Leyton | Arconic | International Data Center Authority (IDCA)