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A Better Way to Build
The mission of the Green Building Initiative is to accelerate the adoption of building practices that result in energy-efficient, healthier and environmentally sustainable buildings by promoting credible and practical green building approaches for residential and commercial construction.
Case Study
This 150,000-square foot building, located in Little Rock, Arkansas, achieved Two Green Globes for its use of environmentally sensitive systems and low impact materials, as well as the reuse of a previously underutilized industrial area.
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Commercial
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GBI works with state and local home builder associations to develop locally-relevant green building programs. These programs help builders develop homes that are energy-efficient, healthier to live in, and better for the environment. Learn more


Green Building Incentives

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Comment Period for Nation's First American National Standard for Commercial Green Building Complete.
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  • Oklahoma Recognizes Green Building Initiative's™ Green Globes™ System.
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    (June 22, 2008)
  • Local Home Builders Launch New Green Building Program
    (June 20, 2008)



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