Green Building United

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...

Green Building United’s annual Groundbreaker Awards honored 5 sustainable building projects Green Building United hosted its annual Groundbreaker Awards on Wednesday night to honor green building leadership, innovation, and impact in greater Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley, and Delaware. The annual award...

Recently, we attended the Green Building United Symposium. Although the majority of attendees work in the green building industry, there are sessions that everyone can learn from. After all, what goes into the buildings we live, work and learn in...

2018 was quite the year – Can you believe that only 10 months ago, we were Superbowl champions? Philly’s sustainability scene had a lot going on too. The city received $2 million towards climate goals. There were solar grants too. Everyone released...

Alex Dews, Director of Green Building United, joins us to talk about the Philadelphia 2030 District, with goals including 50% reductions in energy use, water consumption, and transportation emissions (below baselines) by the year 2030. Find out how cities are...