Green Building United

Green Building United’s annual Groundbreaker Awards returned IRL in November. Green Building United held its annual Groundbreaker Awards on November 17th to celebrate the build environment’s impact with projects, accomplishments, and leaders in the Philadelphia region.   “Because of the very real impacts...

The conference returns to the Navy Yard in person On Friday, over 450 local sustainability professionals attended the Green Building United Sustainability Symposium. The symposium was hosted at Penn State at the Navy Yard, a low-energy intensive Living Laboratory featuring...

Annual awards celebrate leaders in sustainable design Green Building United hosted its annual Groundbreaker Awards virtually last evening. The Groundbreaker Awards celebrate leaders in the green building industry that demonstrate innovation, commitment to sustainability in the built environment, and environmental, social, and/or economic...

Katie Bartolotta, Director of Policy and Programs will become Interim Executive Director After six years in his role as Executive Director of Green Building United, Alex Dews announced he is leaving the position. Dews has accepted a role at the Institute...

The 2020 ceremony took place virtually on December 17th to celebrate green building leadership, innovation, and impact Despite interruptions, green leaders continue to be recognized in this odd time. Green Building United hosted its annual 2020 Groundbreaker Awards virtually in...

We spend 90% of our time indoors. It should come as no surprise that the indoor environment greatly impacts our health and wellness. How can spaces be designed to promote wellbeing and productivity? What type of lighting can help our...

Have an idea you want to share with other local green pros? Here’s your chance. Green Building United’s tenth annual Sustainability Symposium is returning on May 1st at Penn State at The Navy Yard. The Symposium is a full day...

Each year Green Building United hosts a day-long summit focused on health and wellness in the built environment. This year we are expanding beyond human wellbeing to incorporate environmental health as it relates to embodied carbon. The Summit will include inspiring presentations and a call...

Green Building United Released its 2nd annual 2030 District Report; exceeding previous targets. Philadelphia has a goal to reduce citywide carbon emissions by 80% by 2050 to slow the effects of climate change. Results are showing that they’re more than...