An Evening to Remember – Emerald Evening 2025 Glows Green in Pittsburgh

Get ready to raise a (reusable) glass and celebrate sustainable progress in style—because the Green Building Alliance’s Emerald Evening 2025 is lighting up Pittsburgh this spring! And trust us, it’s going to be one glittering, green-tastic night.

📍 When: May 8, 2025
📍 Where: David L. Lawrence Convention Center
🌎 What: A night of inspiration, impact, and impeccable vibes

Emerald Evening isn’t your average banquet—it’s an elegant, meaningful celebration that honors innovation in green building and sustainable design. It brings together Pittsburgh’s movers and shakers in architecture, development, nonprofit, and environmental advocacy to toast to progress, partnerships, and a better-built world.

What’s on the Agenda?

• 🌱 Networking with sustainability leaders & visionaries
• ✨ An epic launch party celebrating GBA’s impact
• 🎤 Remarks and inspiration from changemakers across industries
• 🥂 Delicious local fare and eco-conscious cocktails
• 🎁 (Probably some very cool, sustainably-sourced swag)

It’s one of the most anticipated green events of the year—a chance to reflect on how far we’ve come and dream even bigger about what’s next. Whether you’re a builder, a designer, a business owner, or just someone who really loves a good Earth-friendly gala, you’ll leave feeling fired up.

🌇 Staying in Town for the Event?

Let us add some sparkle to your stay! Rivers and Steel City Home is the perfect cozy-chic BnB just a few minutes from the Convention Center. Our places are modern, stylish, and echo the same sustainable spirit that Emerald Evening celebrates (plus—natural light and plants? Always a yes).

It’s the perfect home base to rest up, dress up, and walk over feeling fabulous.

While You’re Here…

🌃 Watch the sunset from the North Shore Riverfront Trail
🌱 Visit Phipps Conservatory for a sustainability-in-bloom experience
🍷 Wind down with a glass of wine at Tina’s—the chicest little cocktail bar in town
🧀 Or grab a post-event bite at The Vandal (local, fresh, delish)

Emerald Evening 2025 is more than a party—it’s a movement wrapped in elegance. Come for the inspiration, stay for the people, and leave with a little extra green in your heart.

We’re so excited to welcome you to Pittsburgh and help you celebrate progress, purpose, and planet-friendly design in the most stylish way possible 🌍✨Last one coming right up: the Pittsburgh Power & Fitness Festival 2025—and it’s going to be STRONG 💪 Ready for it?

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