USGBC: U.S. Green Building Council

The U.S. Green Building Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation. This is the place to:

» Certify your green building
» Join USGBC as an organization
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15 Years 15 Stories,USGBC Annual Report 2008

National Studies Show Green Building as Key Part of America’s Economic Future

Amoung the findings, builders and developers are 83% more likely to seek LEED certification for building projects in the next three years because of the long-term financial savings and profitability.
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Submission Deadline Approaching to Help Shape the Greenbuild 2009 Program

Deadline to become a presenter or reviewer is Friday, January 16th.
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LEED for Neighborhood Development Closes its First Public Comment Period

Over 5,000 comments were received, reinforcing the community and market readiness to extend the benefits of green building into the neighborhoods they occupy.
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Greenbuild Conference Continues the Revolution

USGBC's annual Greenbuild conference welcomed nearly 30,000 attendees this past year at its show in Boston, Mass., the most robust crowd in the show’s seven year history.
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USGBC Welcomes New Board Officers and Members

The 2009 Board of Directors embodies the diverse range of talents, experience, and perspectives necessary to lead the transformation of the building industry to sustainability.
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Watch the archived video of Archbishop Tutu's keynote address in Boston

If you missed the Greenbuild opening plenary in Boston, or if you want to go back and watch it again, be sure to see the archived video footage.
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LEED 2009 Passes Member Ballot (PDF)

New Rating System Resets the Bar for Green Building Performance.
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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization with a vision of a sustainable built environment within a generation. Its membership includes corporations, builders, universities, government agencies, and other nonprofit organizations. USGBC is dedicated to expanding green building practices and education, and its LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System™.

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System is a voluntary, consensus-based national rating system for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. LEED addresses all building types and emphasizes state-of-the-art strategies in five areas: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials and resources selection, and indoor environmental quality.

LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED APs) have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building techniques, the LEED Green Building Rating System, and the certification process. The LEED AP program is administered by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI), which was established with the support of USGBC to allow for objective, balanced management of the credentialing program.

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