What are Green Globes?

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Green Globes is an alternative to LEED. It is more business-friendly and affordable than it's competitor.   The Green Building Initiative (GBI) is exclusive provider of Green Globes Building Certification in the U.S. Many buildings that use the alternative when they were unable to be certified with LEED. "With GBI assessment and certification services, you can reduce operational costs, qualify for tax incentives, meet federal mandates, or increase the marketability o your buildings." Here is why anyone would pick one over the other...


http://www.thegbi.org/green-globes/green-globes-leed-green-building-certification.shtml