Green Globes is a web-based program for green building guidance and certification that includes an onsite assessment by a third party. Backed by excellent customer support, Green Globes offers a streamlined and affordable alternative to LEED as a way to advance the overall environmental performance and sustainability of commercial buildings.
The program has modules supporting new construction - Green Globes for New Construction (NC), existing buildings – Green Globes for Continual Improvement of Existing Buildings (CIEB), and Healthcare buildings – Green Globes CIEB for Healthcare. It is suitable for a wide range of buildings from large and small offices, multi-family structures, hospitals, and institutional buildings such as courthouses, schools, and universities.
The Green Globes software tools and ratings/certification system use a recognized and proven assessment protocol to comprehensively assess environmental impacts on a 1,000 point scale in multiple categories:
Environmental Assessment Area |
New Construction Points |
Environmental |
Existing Buildings Points |
---|---|---|---|
Energy |
380 |
Energy |
350 |
Water |
85 |
Water |
80 |
Resources |
100 |
Resources |
110 |
Emissions |
70 |
Emissions |
175 |
Indoor Environment |
200 |
Indoor Environment |
185 |
Project Management |
50 |
Environmental Management |
100 |
Site |
115 |
|
|
Total Points | 1000 | 1000 |
Those buildings that achieve 35% or more of the 1,000 points possible in the Green Globes rating system are eligible candidates for a certification of one, two, three, or four Green Globes. The Green Globes system provides higher levels of achievement based on the number of points a building acquires.
Green Globes Rating Scale |
||
85% - 100% |
Reserved for select buildings that serve as national leaders in reducing environmental impacts and efficiency of buildings. |
|
70 - 84% |
Demonstrates leadership in energy and environmentally efficient buildings and a commitment to continual improvement. |
|
55 - 69% |
Demonstrates excellent progress in reducing environmental impacts by applying best practices in energy and environmental efficiency. |
|
35 - 54% |
Demonstrates movement beyond awareness and a commitment to good energy and environmental efficiency practices. |
After achieving a minimum threshold of 35% of the 1,000 total points in the preliminary self-evaluation, new and existing buildings are eligible to seek a Green Globes certification and rating for their environmental sustainability and achievements.
The process utilizes third-party assessors with expertise in green building design, engineering, construction and facility operations. These professionals interface with project teams and building owners to review documentation and conduct onsite building tours. Green Globes rating and certification is attainable for a wide range of commercial and government buildings, and enables building owners to credibly market their environmental responsibility to shareholders, tenants, and their community.
Request a Quote |
Contact Customer Service: 1.877.424.4241 | info@thegbi.org
Learn about Green Globes |
|
---|---|
Use Green Globes |
|
---|---|
Online Evaluation |
|
Rating & Certification |
|
Site Map / Privacy Policy / Terms of Use / COPYRIGHT © 2012 - THE GREEN BUILDING INITIATIVE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED |