As the Green Building movement expands, so do the resources available to design professionals and business owners. Knowing your your project's objectives and goals can help you determine what
certification program is best for you.
Here are a few organizations that offer Green Building Certification program:
The Green Building Initiative is a web based green building program. This LEED alternative is, aims to reduce a facility's overall environmental impact, while improving sustainability.
The program is geared toward new construction and big renovation projects, but offers guidance and a cost effective green building rating system.
The GBI can help reduce operational costs, qualify for tax incentives, meet federal mandates or increase the marketability of your buildings.
This nonprofit corporation is committed to spread the green building initiative in the state of Florida. They provide a variety of resources and sponsor a variety of education programs for design professionals, consumers and government entities.
LEED or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, offers flexible and comprehensive certification programs that address the entire building's lifecycle.
With LEED, building owners and operators have a practical means for measuring and implementing green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions.
LEED uses third-party verification to determine that a facility or community was built with environmental and sustainability in mind.
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