Positively affecting people is the most important thing we do. Living this belief means creating and restoring buildings where people thrive. We recognize our responsibility to design a better world and we delight in the opportunity to shape our environment for the future.

At GBBN, we work with our clients to create strategic and visionary sustainability goals that align with the project budget and schedule. As part of our commitment to reduce carbon and eliminate waste, we strive for site-specific, regional approaches to design informed by research, rigorous analysis, and local conditions.

People are at their best in healthy and supportive environments. We look forward to working with Green Umbrella and other members of Cincinnati’s 2030 District to reduce energy use, water consumption, and transportation emissions by 50% in the coming decade.

Things to know about GBBN:

• We’ve designed over 35 LEED-certified buildings since 2009.
• We’re acting on the AIA’s 2030 Commitment to design net zero energy buildings by 2030 and are eager to collaborate with clients to create places that benefit both people and planet. Read our Sustainability Action Plan.
• Read our case study on Tree Pittsburgh, a net-zero energy campus that reclaimed a brownfield site along the Allegheny River for non-profit dedicated to growing Pittsburgh’s urban forest.
• Read our insight on the role of Passive House design and development policy in the creation of equitable and sustainable communities.