About Build It Green

Who We Are

Build It Green (BIG) is a nonprofit organization comprised of thought leaders and building industry veterans who share a vision for better buildings and a diligence for getting results. Our pioneering work is transforming how homes are built and renovated in California and beyond.

How We Work

We are driven by the recognition that housing is foundational to our health and safety—and to our clean energy future.

We are passionate about bringing innovation to market, and inspired to support consumers, professionals, private companies, and public agencies.

What We Focus On

To achieve the greatest impact, we focus on three goals:

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   Driving deep reductions in carbon emissions by connecting more homes to clean power and advanced energy technologies

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   Creating a real estate market that recognizes the value of these homes

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   Ensuring that these benefits are accessible and affordable to all communities, including low-income communities

Why Our Work Matters

Climate change threatens our safety and prosperity. We must change the way we design, build, and upgrade our homes to decrease carbon emissions dramatically. In doing so, we'll also create economic opportunity and make homes more affordable and healthy, especially for vulnerable populations.

What We Can Achieve

Every house can become a high-performing home that:

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  Produces as much energy as it consumes

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  Minimizes waste and utilizes sustainable materials

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  Conserves and recycles precious water

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  Maintains lower utility bills to make housing more affordable for all

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  Maintains safety and indoor air quality to enhance our health and well-being

Our Approach

Programs and strategies to transform the green building industry are constantly changing, but the way BIG approaches its work does not. Our core values guide our work as a mission-driven nonprofit and a trusted industry leader.

Our Values

Integrity

We do the right thing for people and the planet. As a trusted partner, we communicate with honesty and transparency.

Collaboration

We bring people and organizations together to build relationships that drive innovation and impact.

Dedication

We readily tackle big challenges, applying technical expertise and pragmatic solutions.

Impact

We make a measurable difference, delivering results for our clients, our professional network—and our environment.

Respect

We conduct ourselves with respect toward each other, our clients & customers, our workspace, and our environment.