Join Green Building United for the 2025 Groundbreaker Awards, our region’s premier celebration of leadership in sustainable design, construction, and community impact. Held this year at 3.0 University Place—the first life sciences building in the country to achieve both LEED® and WELL® Platinum certifications—Groundbreakers recognizes the people and projects transforming the built environment in the […]
Join with Delaware educators for a catered lunch and presentations on the many benefits of the Pathways to Green Schools program with engineers from Practical Energy Solutions, the National Wildlife Federation EcoSchools program, Plastic Free Delaware and the DE Youth Environmental Summit. We’ll also share about our $6000 teacher mini grant program opening this fall!12:00 […]
★1 AIA LU approved, 1 LA CES PDH, & 1 GBCI CEU pending Join Green Building United’s Lehigh Valley Community for an exclusive tour of Revolution Recovery in Allentown. See firsthand how construction and demolition (C&D) waste is diverted from landfills and processed for recycling. This behind-the-scenes look will showcase innovative waste management practices and highlight the critical role […]
Join us for a special coffee chat with Marwa Altamimi, a Fulbright Scholar from Palestine and graduate intern with Green Building United. Marwa is pursuing her Master’s in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship at Temple University and brings over a decade of experience in sustainability, green economy, and community development. During this conversation, Marwa will share […]
Join us for the official launch of the Better Buildings Hub— a new resource helping schools, homes, businesses, and community spaces become energy-efficient, climate-ready, and people-centered. Local leaders, building professionals, and community advocates will come together over breakfast and coffee to connect, learn, and explore the future of affordable, healthy, and resilient buildings in Greater Philadelphia. […]
This half-day workshop offers an in-depth look at the principles and framework of the LEED v5 Building Design and Construction (BD+C) and LEED v5 Interiors Design and Construction (ID+C) rating systems and how it positions buildings to be part of the solutions for critical environmental and social imperatives. It explores key areas of impact—decarbonization, quality […]
In lieu of our December Policy & Advocacy Committee meeting, we invite you to join a special webinar featuring Robert Routh from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). Robert will present on the environmental and community impacts of data centers in our region and explore the policy levers we can advocate for to mitigate those […]
Green Building United invites you to celebrate the season and close out 2025 with our End-of-Year Happy Hour at National Mechanics Bar & Restaurant in Philadelphia! Join fellow members, partners, and sustainability advocates for a free evening of festive cheer, networking, and appreciation. Whether you're a longtime member or new to the GBU community, this […]
Come learn how Green Building United is advancing the green building movement in Delaware, and how you can get involved. This free event (with a suggested donation) is your chance to network with local leaders, advocates, and sustainability professionals. Join us on Two Stone's heated patio for warm conversations and collaboration! Explore our work in […]
Ready to mix, mingle, and sip on some craft brews? Join us for a GBU Lehigh Valley Community Happy Hour at Seven Sirens Brewing in Bethlehem, PA on Thursday, January 23rd! Network with like-minded green building professionals, learn about GBU’s mission and goals, and have a blast. Whether you’re a longtime member or new to […]
Join us for a Members-Only Coffee Chat with Rivian for a deep dive into how their commitment to sustainability transcends beyond its electric vehicles to the buildings that support its business and operations! This chat will explore the innovative strategies employed in Rivian's construction projects with case studies spanning the adaptive reuse of a former […]
Come learn about the public advocacy work that GBU supports through the Housing Equity, Repair, and Electrification (HERE) for Climate Justice coalition. The HERE for Climate Justice coalition brings together community organizations, home repair providers, workforce and community development partners, and climate justice groups across Philadelphia to fight for safe, healthy, affordable, fossil-free housing for […]
Join GBU’s Better Buildings Hub for a webinar showcasing real-world geothermal projects in our region, a clean and reliable energy solution. Local experts will share project insights, including design approaches and lessons learned. They will also discuss both the benefits and the challenges encountered along the way. This virtual session will include updates on current geothermal incentives, […]
On Thursday, April 16, 2026, Swarthmore College will host a series of events highlighting the sustainable design of Martin Hall and the Dining and Community Commons, as well as the College’s To Zero By Thirty-Five energy plan. The events are free and open to the public. Pre-registration through Green Building United is required for all […]
Join Green Building United for our Spring Member Event, an evening of rapid-fire inspiration, networking, and sustainability in action! This event invites attendees to share their most exciting projects, big ideas, or bold solutions that drive sustainability forward— all in 3 minutes or less. Topics can range from green building innovations, energy efficiency, and sustainable […]
