Initiatives and Resources
Promote the benefits of high performance buildings
Train the next generation of built environment professionals
The Global Building Network aims for voluntary adoption of the UNECE Framework Guidelines for Energy Efficiency Standards in Buildings by cities and communities around the world. It is comprehensive and strategically sequenced, targets global impact, and anticipates multiple partnerships driving implementation. It is intended to respond forcefully and effectively to a historic challenge and opportunity. It will be a leading instrument in the movement for sustainable development worldwide.
The education program’s purpose is to achieve the goals of the “Framework” in a way that exponentially expands access to effective, evidence-based education and training to targeted audiences. This program is intended to provide the motivation, knowledge and skills to transform the building industry and the built environment so that buildings globally are healthy and powered by clean energy.
The Program
Content of specific educational initiatives will be developed through collaborations with researchers, topic specialists, experienced practitioners, and educators. The work of the program will be coordinated through action platforms. Shared curricula will be evaluated and improved through ongoing consultation with collaborating partners and participating cities, countries and stakeholders. Content delivery will be provided through a range of educational tools, including briefings, tours, workshops, conferences, webcasts, social media, in-person and online courses.
Target Audiences will include:
- Cities throughout the developed and developing world
- Leading stakeholders and professionals in:
- Policymaking
- City Planning and Zoning
- Buildings and Energy Regulation and Codes
- Investment, Finance, and Development
- Architecture and Engineering
- Construction
- Building Ownership and Management
- Power Generation and Distribution
- Building Research, Education, and Workforce Development
- Economic Development and Job Creation
- Health & Healthcare Related to Air Quality and Building Performance
- Building trades – union and non-union
Initiatives and Resources
A strategy employed by the GBN will be to build the capacity of regional education and training entities to develop the capabilities of policymakers, professionals, and skilled workforce to plan, build, and maintain high performing buildings in a manner that is responsive to their regional climate, economy, and energy systems. We will work with partner universities, industry organizations, and Centers of Excellence to identify successful and promising educational programs for adaption and dissemination in scalable approaches that are location-specific and culturally appropriate.