The strategic plan sets forth USGBC's vision for the next five years. Included in the plan is a summary of key strategic issues facing the green building community in general and USGBC in particular; an update to USGBC’s Guiding Principles; and the agenda, program goals and implementation strategy for transformation. » Learn More
The fund was created to spur research that will advance sustainable building practices and encourage market transformation. The 13 selected proposals represent diverse academic, non-profit and private entities and cover each of the five categories of environmental performance within LEED. » Learn More
USGBC National and Chapter members are encouraged to nominate individuals or organizations who deserve special appreciation for their leadership, vision, and commitment to green building. Recipients will be announced and a reception will be held at Greenbuild Boston. The deadline for nominations is October 1. » Learn More
USGBC's “Fifty for Fifty” initiative will engage state legislators in every state to develop green schools caucuses. The initiative will provide them with information and developments in green building, and opportunities to network, form local partnerships, and present best practices and successes in regional and national forums. » Learn More
This reference guide provides an overview for each credit category, recommended operational strategies and technologies, calculation methods and formulas, resources, definitions, and case studies. The Introduction can be downloaded for free and contains information on recertification, performance period, exemplary performance, multi-tenant issues, and more. » Learn More