Smart Solutions for the Built Environment

Green Building Alliance is a non-profit organization devoted to helping western Pennsylvania find smart solutions for the built environment. We believe that green building just makes sense, and strive to integrate environmentally responsible, high performance green building practices into the design, construction and operation of buildings in western Pennsylvania.

Smart Solutions for the Built Environment

Green Building Alliance is a non-profit organization devoted to helping western Pennsylvania find smart solutions for the built environment. We believe that green building just makes sense, and strive to integrate environmentally responsible, high performance green building practices into the design, construction and operation of buildings in western Pennsylvania.

Green, Healthy Schools

Benefits of Green Schools
* $100,000 average savings per year

* $12 per square foot long-term direct savings

* 30%-50% reduction in energy usage

* 30%-45% reduction in water usage
Source: Kats, G. (2006) Greening America's Schools: Costs and Benefits

Grow Your Share of Green!

Green Building Products Initiative

The Green Building Products Initiative (GBPI) helps new and existing Pennsylvania building product manufacturers and service providers:
* Explore the opportunity for green building products

* Expand economic development

* Create and retain new jobs

* Grow green building demand

Smart Solutions for the Built Environment

Green Building Alliance is a non-profit organization devoted to helping western Pennsylvania find smart solutions for the built environment. We believe that green building just makes sense, and strive to integrate environmentally responsible, high performance green building practices into the design, construction and operation of buildings in western Pennsylvania.