Green Building Initiative (GBI) is a 501(c)(3)

nonprofit organization that administers green

building assessment and certification services
in the United States. It was established in 2004
and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The
GBI is the U.S. licensee of the Green Globes
rating system.
It is the practice of increasing efficiency
with which buildings use resources-
energy, water and materials-while reducing
building impacts on human health and the
environment.
Green buildings are designed to reduce
the overall impact of the built
environment on human health and the
natural environment by:

Efficiently using energy, water, and
other resources
Protecting occupant health and
improving employee productivity
Reducing waste, pollution and
environmental degradation
The `Green Building' concept is
gaining importance in various
countries, including India.
These are buildings that ensure
that waste is minimized at every
stage during the construction and
operation of the building, resulting
in low costs, according to experts in
the technology.

The techniques associated with the
`Green Building' include measures,
To prevent erosion of soil.
Rainwater harvesting.
Use of solar energy.
Preparation of landscapes to reduce
heat.
Reduction in usage of water.
Recycling of waste water and use of
world class energy efficient practices.
A similar concept is natural building,
which is usually on a smaller scale and
tends to focus on the use of natural
materials that are available locally.

Homes
Schools
Commercial Buildings
Laboratories
Healthcare Facilities
Renewable sources: Forests
Reuse from waste: old
plumbing , doors etc..
Obtained by adding wool and a
natural polymer found in seaweed
to the clay of the brick,
37% More strength than burnt
bricks
Resistant for cold and wet
climate
Crushed glass
Wood chips or slag - a byproduct
of steel manufacturing.
Reduces the emission of CO2

Exist to simply protect a building
They spend a large portion of
the day absorbing energy from the
sun.
TRIPLE GLARED WINDOWS
Super-efficient windows
Stops heat to enter the building &
from direct sunlight

PAPER INSULATION
Made from recycled newspapers
and cardboard
Then filled with chemical foam
Insect resistant &fire retardant

Social
Enhance occupant comfort and health
Heighten aesthetic qualities
Minimize strain on local infrastructure
Improve overall quality of life
Environmental
Enhance and protect biodiversity and ecosystems
Improve air and water quality
Reduce waste streams
Conserve and restore natural resources
Economic
Reduce operating costs
Create, expand, and shape markets for green product and
services
Improve occupant productivity
Optimize life-cycle economic performance



Efficient Technologies
Easier Maintenance
Return On Investment
Improved Indoor Air Quality
Energy Efficiency
Water Efficiency
Waste Reduction
Temperature Moderation
Water Conservation
Economical Construction For
Poor
Healthier Lifestyles and
Recreation
Improved Health.

INITIAL COST IS HIGH
AVAILABILITY OF MATERIALS
NEED MORE TIME TO CONSTRUCT
NEED SKILED WORKER