Former Initiatives
GBA has developed a multitude of initiatives that have transformed the Western Pennsylvania green building landscape.
Former Initiatives
GBA has developed a multitude of initiatives that have transformed the Western Pennsylvania green building landscape.
According to GBA’s very first strategic plan, the organization was formed with the long-term mission of changing building practices through education, outreach, and networking. GBA’s current focus on its Green and Healthy Schools Academy, Pittsburgh 2030 District, education, technical assistance, and policy (along with former initiatives DASH, Online Learning and Knowledge Network) shows that those founding objectives are still being pursued today. Looking back, the organization’s work over the past two decades has demonstrated success in all the original focus areas.
Throughout its more than 20-year history, GBA has developed a multitude of initiatives that have transformed the Western Pennsylvania green building landscape. Take a moment to explore them and learn about the impact they’ve had on the region.
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
From 2009 to 2011, GBA spearheaded a case study analyzing the convention center's energy usage, operations, and sustainable features.
Pittsburgh Climate Initiative
In partnership with city government and other local non-profit organizations, GBA developed and implemented Pittsburgh's Climate Action Plan from 2006 to 2008.
Green Building Products Initiative
With the purpose of driving green building product development and connecting manufacturers with consumers, GBA established the Green Building Products Initiative with Philadelphia University in 2006.
Database for Analyzing Sustainable and High Performance Buildings
Recognizing a need to track green building performance across multiple metrics, GBA developed DASH in collaboration with multiple researchers and companies to report building sustainability data in real time.
Green Building Product Certification Course
GBA's first online learning platform hosted a course where manufacturers could learn about various green building product labels and certifications they could pursue.
Knowledge Network
This initiative worked to connect GBA members with informative resources, events, and networking opportunities to promote the development of green buildings in and around Pittsburgh.
Enviro Social Capital
A new way of funding public projects, Enviro Social Capital aimed to better the Pittsburgh region by utilizing a pay-for-success financial model with an outcome-based approach.
Pittsburgh Green Garage Initiative
In partnership with city government and local non-profit organizations, GBA worked to improve energy efficiency and sustainability performance in Pittsburgh's parking garages.
Make My Trip Count
GBA developed and distributed the Make My Trip Count survey in 2018, partnering with a number of regional non-profits and government organizations. The results influenced many of the city's transportation projects.