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From project certifications and milestones to educational initiatives, policy contributions, and local partnerships, GBA members have demonstrated what it means to lead with purpose.

For more than 30 years, Green Building Alliance has leveraged the power of place to create beautiful, healthy, thriving communities; reduce the environmental impacts of our buildings; create jobs; and strengthen local businesses and regional economies. At GBA, we do what we do because how we build, what we build, and where and for whom…

As workplace culture evolves and employers seek to attract and retain talent, greater emphasis is being placed on the health and quality of the spaces where we work and the policies enforced.

This Black History Month, the design and sustainability communities saw a significant first: Dr. Erica Cochran Hameen became the first Black person to achieve the role of Associate Professor with Indefinite Tenure in the School of Architecture at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU).

In an ever-evolving green building industry, our team at Green Building Alliance attempts to keep our members aware of all the choices at their disposal when it comes to designing, building, and operating healthier and higher performing buildings.  

GBA’s Lifetime Members are the heartbeat of our network of green building professionals. These extraordinary individuals pledge a lifetime of support to our mission, and are spectacular ambassadors of Green Building Alliance.

Non-profit organizations are among the country’s leaders in achieving high-performing green buildings. In GBA’s latest Green Building Bite, Leslie Montgomery interviews representatives from The National Aviary, Tree Pittsburgh, and Global Links to share their experience and perspectives when it comes to pursuing green building in the non-profit sector.