Rebuilding New Orleans
Build It Back Green
Build It Back Green (BIBG) is a free service offered to help you rebuild your home in a more energy efficient and healthy way. Global Green has received funding for this program from local and national foundations to assist New Orleans homeowners receiving Road Home grants.
BIBG’s goal is to make you aware of the lowest cost green rebuilding techniques, focusing on energy efficiency, water savings and indoor air quality.
In addition to providing you with the materials and links on this site, Global Green will be presenting regular neighborhood-based workshops throughout the city, and encouraging you to visit our New Orleans Resource Center located downtown at 841 Carondelet Street, and the zero energy Global Green House in the Holy Cross neighborhood of the Lower 9th Ward at 409 Andry St.
Build It Back Green Survey
By taking the Build It Back Green Survey, you will enable Global Green to better serve you, and provide you with the best information about green building products and services.
Build It Back Green Resources
Where to buy green products and who can install them:
Vendors List
What to look for in a contractor:
How to hire a contractor
Green Product Info and How To Tips:
Lighting
Paints and Carpets
Toilets, Faucets and Showerheads
Radiant Barriers
Insulation
Ductwork
Appliances
Windows
Informational Videos:
An Overview of Cellulose Installation
How to Install Fiberglass Insulation
How to Install a Tankless Water Heater
An Overview of Domestic Hot Water Heaters
An Overview of A/C Sizing & Installation
Green Building Resource Center
The Global Green New Orleans Office and Green Building Resource Center has the most up to date sustainable product and vendor information, samples of environmentally friendly building materials, and will also advise you with professional one-on-one green building consultations by appointment.
HOURS: Tues, Weds, and Thurs: 10 AM - 3PM; Saturday by appointment
Please contact: Heidi Jensen at hjensen@globalgreen.org or call 504-525-2121 with any questions or to set up an appointment.
Global Green Resource Center
841 Carondelet St., New Orleans, LA 70130
In addition, the The Global Green Holy Cross Project Visitor Center in the Lower Ninth Ward conducts tours. Tours include explanations of all the green materials and systems included in the home, such as reclaimed wood floors, Energy Star appliances, green roof, solar power, geo-thermal, and more.
HOURS: Monday, Wed, Friday 11-4; Saturday 10-1
Holy Cross Project Visitor Center
409 Andry St., New Orleans, LA