The Green Building Initiative (GBI) announced its 2025 Members of the Year: Jane Rohde, Principal and Founder of JSR Associates, Inc., as Individual Member of the Year, and Workplace Elemental Technologies (W.E.T.) as Organizational Member of the Year. These awards, presented annually during GBI’s Member Appreciation Week, honor individuals and organizations that exemplify leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing sustainable, healthy, and resilient buildings.

“GBI is honored to recognize Jane Rohde and Workplace Elemental Technologies for their extraordinary dedication to creating a built environment that better serves both people and the planet,” said Vicki Worden, CEO of GBI. “Their work reflects the heart of GBI’s objectives to deliver accessible, high-performance buildings that contribute to climate solutions, affordability, and stronger communities.”

2025 Individual Member of the Year

Jane Rohde is a nationally recognized leader in advancing sustainability and equity in senior living and healthcare environments. Through her firm, JSR Associates, Inc., she has championed innovative approaches to designing accessible and restorative spaces for older adults. Rhode’s commitment to integrating wellness, resilience, and environmental responsibility into design practice has elevated the industry’s standards and inspired peers to pursue more inclusive and sustainable solutions.

2025 Organizational Member of the Year 

Workplace Elemental Technologies (W.E.T.) is a trailblazer in developing tools and strategies that help organizations measure and improve the environmental performance of workplaces. With a mission rooted in harnessing elemental forces to enhance workplace well-being, W.E.T. has consistently promoted the adoption of sustainability assessment tools and advanced the conversation around healthy, high-performing building environments. Their collaboration with industry partners has expanded the reach and impact of sustainable design practices across markets.