Green Globes

Green Globes is an online assessment tool, rating system, and guide for sustainable building available in the United States and Canada. No prerequisites are required for a Green Globes certification, making it accessible for a large variety of projects, which can earn four different levels of ratings. The sub-rating system options are: new construction, multifamily new construction, core and shell, existing buildings, multifamily existing buildings, multifamily performance plus, and sustainable interiors. There is a 5-year review cycle for Green Globes projects. 

Sub-rating systems:

• New Construction
• Multifamily New Construction
• Core and Shell
• Existing Buildings
• Multifamily Existing Buildings
• Multifamily Performance Plus
• Sustainable Interiors

Process and Cost information:

Begin the Green Globes Certification process by creating an account and requesting an assessment quote. Projects will work with a Green Globes Assessor who will do third-party assessments. There assessor will complete between 1-3 of these. There is usually just one on-site visit for assessment. Once requirements are met, you will receive a report with the certificate. 

Costs associated with Green Globes certification are a registration fee and assessor fees.