Impact
Every decision we make within the built environment impacts quality of life and the resiliency of the spaces we create, the economies we grow, the communities we nurture, and the jobs we support.
The way we design and build our spaces matters.
Creating thriving local economies and communities – where people want to live, raise families, grow businesses, and invest time and money – requires cities, business districts, and neighborhoods that are home to beautiful, healthy, well-constructed, and affordable schools, office buildings, hospitals, universities, municipal buildings, cultural institutions, and more.
People spend over 90% of their time indoors and the way we design our spaces impacts human health, productivity, and wellbeing.
Our buildings, which account for approximately 37% of global CO2 emissions and 40% of all U.S. primary energy use, must also be future ready. Green Building Alliance champions best practices that will enable us to meet the challenges of rising energy and operational costs, the specter of energy brownouts amidst increasing demand, escalating weather events, and resource scarcity, while mitigating environmental impacts.
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Green Building Alliance advances innovation and market demand through technical assistance, training, education, and knowledge sharing; by equipping workers with the skills to design, construct, and operate high-performance buildings and the systems on which they run; and by supporting manufacturers in pursuing sustainable operations, products and materials. A trusted collaborator, we create cross-sector partnerships, networks, and communities of practice that advance impactful projects, strengthen businesses, and deliver lasting solutions.
Leadership and Innovation
A Message from Jenna Cramer, President & CEO, Green Building Alliance
The Most Important Economic Development Strategy is Building Places People Love
Every community is shaped by the choices it makes.
The decisions we make about our buildings, neighborhoods, parks, schools, transportation systems, and public spaces influence far more than our physical surroundings. They shape our health, our economy, our sense of belonging, and our ability to attract talent, investment, and opportunity.
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