Green Building Hawaii

04/23/2018

We're going to be launching a new quarterly e-newsletter very soon! Be sure to sign up to receive it if you haven't already http://eepurl.com/FVNoj

04/06/2018

In the new issue of Building Industry Hawaii (considered the "voice of construction" in the state), the leadership at Green Building Hawaii is featured in an article about the new energy code in Hawaii and how it is effecting building projects across the state. Flip to page 58 to read about some very exciting (and very GREEN) developments!

02/16/2018

Here's a reason to celebrate: the successful build of Keauhou Lane, the first LEED Platinum certified multi-family and affordable project on Oahu. The building was awarded the highest LEED rating possible – Platinum, and the team at Green Building Hawaii worked to help make that possible, with developer Gerding Edlen. This photo was taken on Tuesday at a LEED Celebration event at the property, where the LEED Platinum plaque was officially unveiled, and if you look closely, you can see that Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell is speaking.

02/16/2018

Our Founding Principal John Bendon and COO Peter Stone had a great time in Honolulu last night at an event celebrating the new issue of Pacific Edge Magazine, which features Hawaii's leaders in the real estate and design + build industries. Green Building Hawaii and John Bendon is featured in the issue - be sure to read the new issue here: https://issuu.com/pacificedgemagzine/docs/pem_0118_q1

02/14/2018

Hawai‘i is back in the Top 10! Our state ranks fourth in the nation for LEED Certified projects, according to U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Infographic: Top 10 states for LEED in 2017 on www.usgbc.org.

01/28/2018

Mahalo to Pacific Business News for highlighting our founder's passion for making Hawai‘i a better place.

The services the company offers range from performance testing over energy auditing to project certification.

01/23/2018

Are you ready for some (green) football?

The newly opened US Bank Stadium is on track to achieve green building LEED certification, according to Michele Kelm-Helgen, chair of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority

01/09/2018

‪Our very own Peter Stone appeared on ThinkTechHawaii’s show recently to talk about energy efficiency in the home and new 2015 IECC building energy codes, that stipulate air conditioned homes must be tested for air leakage. Have a look:

Under the new 2015 IECC building energy code, air conditioned homes must be tested for air leakage. This is a controversial requirement and compliance may be...

12/28/2017

Three different athletic facilities at University of Colorado Boulder have achieved LEED Platinum - a project of great magnitude. Would love to see more LEED certified athletic venues in Hawai‘i!

The Champions Center, Indoor Practice Facility and Dal Ward Athletic Center have been awarded LEED Platinum status, a globally recognized symbol of excellence in green building.

12/28/2017

As we look back on 2017, we're enjoying reviewing the Top 10 Green Buildings of 2017, awarded according to the The American Institute of Architects, and as seen in National Geographic.

Innovative designs incorporate renewable energy, recycled materials, the well-being of occupants, and even a WWII-era hangar.

12/19/2017

"For me, 'green building' is about creating safe and sound homes while being as good to the environment as possible." - Scott McGillivray

Scott McGillivray, a host on HGTV Canada and the DIY Network, knows the importance of incorporating green tech into construction.

12/19/2017

Energy efficiency in Hawai‘i is becoming more of an economic matter every day.

The approved interim rate will increase the typical Oahu monthly residential bill for 500 kilowatt hours by about $2.82.