The Wisconsin Fertility Institute was recognized by the GBI for achievements identified using the Green Globes™ system.
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The GBI Web site now includes a comprehensive Green Building Incentives Database, which provides information on state, local, utility and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Created in partnership with the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE), the system includes information on green building rebates, tax credits and other financial incentives. More >
  February 12, 2008       Wood Promotion Network
 

New Jersey recently became the twelfth state to formally recognize the GBI's Green Globes environmental assessment and rating system in legislation. More

The ATHENA® EcoCalculator for Assemblies—a life cycle assessment tool commissioned by the GBI—has been honored with an innovation award from the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council. More


Green building just got bigger in Ohio. More than 85 builders attended the recent pre-launch of the Central Ohio Green Building Initiative, developed by the Building Industry Association in partnership with GBI. The event included a seminar by award-winning builder, Carl Seville. More

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Trend spotting: Multiple Listing Services in three jurisdictions recently incorporated green building criteria into their databases, helping to connect eco-minded consumers with sustainably built homes. More
GBI has become an organization of "firsts"—first to introduce an interactive, web based green rating system in the United States, first to focus on the needs of the mainstream design and building community, first to take meaningful steps toward incorporating life cycle assessment into a green rating system and first to embrace an internationally recognized consensus process for green building standards. More


What sets the Wisconsin Fertility Institute apart from other green buildings is the motivation behind its achievements: providing superior indoor air quality appropriate for a progressive care facility. More


According to the Perfect Home Survey, commissioned by leading window and door manufacturer, JELD-WEN, 26 percent of homeowners say what they dislike most about their existing windows and doors is that they're drafty and inefficient. More
Look for GBI at these upcoming events:

February 13-16
International Builders' Show
Orlando, FL
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