USGBC

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a 501 c3 non-profit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings..

With a community comprising 78 local affiliates, more than 20,000 member companies and organizations, and more than 100,000 LEED Accredited Professionals, USGBC is the driving force of an industry that is projected to soar to $60 billion by 2010.  The USGBC leads an unlikely diverse constituency of builders and environmentalists, corporations and nonprofit organizations, elected officials and concerned citizens, and teachers and students.

Contact:

U.S. Green Building Council
2101 L Street, NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20037

Customer Service
Phone: 1-800-795-1747

   http://www.usgbc.org/

    MARLINS PARK IS THE FIRST RETRACTABLE ROOF BUILDING IN THE WORLD TO RECEIVE GOLD LEVEL ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

    May 18, 2012 Posted by

    The U.S. Green Building Council will officially award Marlins Park with a plaque on May 25 @ 2 P.M., the Ceremony will be followed by a behind the scenes tour to learn what makes Marlins Park ‘green’ WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 18, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) WHAT: Marlins Park is the first retractable roof building in [...]

    The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council Launches the Green Classroom Professional Certificate

    March 20, 2012 Posted by

    Washington, D.C. – March 20, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) today released the Green Classroom Professional Certificate (GCP). This certificate program provides pre-K–12 teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators and parents with the knowledge and skills to support environmentally healthy, resource efficient and sustainable schools and classrooms. The GCP has been officially endorsed by the National Education Association (NEA).

    U.S. Green Building Council Announces the LEED Green Building Program to Recognize Energy Credits from BREEAM

    March 16, 2012 Posted by

    Paris, France – March 16, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — A pivotal LEED International Roundtable meeting of European roundtable members ended in Paris today. The meeting convened leaders from across Europe to address regional issues in LEED for existing and historic structures in the E.U. At the meeting it was announced that the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED green building program will now recognize credits from BREEAM, the U.K.’s widely used green rating program. The recognition will begin with LEED for New Construction and the most recent International version of BREEAM.

    Third Public Comment Period for Update to USGBC’s LEED Green Building Program to Open Next Month

    February 13, 2012 Posted by

    Washington, DC – February 13, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) today announced that the third public comment period for the proposed 2012 update to its LEED green building program will open Mar. 1, 2012. The comment period, which will close on Mar. 20, marks the start of the LEED 2012 program delivery process.

    U.S. Green Building Council Selected as American Architectural Foundation’s 2012 Keystone Laureate

    January 24, 2012 Posted by

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 24, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The American Architectural Foundation (AAF) will present the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) with its 2012 Keystone Award at the 23rd annual Accent on Architecture Gala in Washington, D.C., on Friday, March 9, 2012. AAF’s Board of Regents presents the Keystone Award annually to an individual or organization from outside the architectural discipline for exemplary design leadership that improves lives and transforms communities.

    USGBC and AIA Announce second Architecture for Humanity Sustainability Design Fellow

    January 12, 2012 Posted by

    Washington, DC – January 12, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Two years after the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti, the process of rebuilding has taken another step forward with the selection of Burtland Granvil, AIA, LEED AP, as the new Architecture for Humanity Sustainability Design Fellow.

    HOK Partners With U.S. Green Building Council on Design of New Orphanage and Children’s Center in Haiti

    January 12, 2012 Posted by

    NEW YORK, NY – January 12, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — HOK is the U.S. Green Building Councilfs official design partner for Project Haiti, a facility targeting LEEDR Platinum certification that will replace a Port-au-Prince orphanage and childrenfs center devastated by the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that rocked Haiti and killed 316,000 people two years ago, on Jan. 12, 2010.

    Center for Green Schools at U.S. Green Building Council Releases “Best of Green Schools 2011” List Recognizing Leadership in Creating Sustainable Learning Environments

    December 12, 2011 Posted by

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 12, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Green Building Council’s Center for Green Schools, working in conjunction with its founding sponsor, United Technologies Corp., today released its inaugural Best of Green Schools 2011 list recognizing school administrators and government leaders in 10 categories for their efforts to create sustainable learning environments.

    U.S. Green Building Council Welcomes New Board Directors

    December 8, 2011 Posted by

    Washington, DC – December 8, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced the newly elected officers and new directors to its 2012 Board of Directors. At elections that closed in November, USGBC’s membership elected the following individuals to serve as directors

    Square Footage of LEED-Certified Existing Buildings Surpasses New Construction

    December 8, 2011 Posted by

    Washington, DC – December 8, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — LEED-certified existing buildings are outpacing their newly built counterparts, according to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). As of this month, square footage of LEED-certified existing buildings surpassed LEED-certified new construction by 15 million square feet on a cumulative basis.

    U.S. Green Building Council Commends the White House and USGBC Member Companies for Announcing Nearly $4 Billion Investment in Energy Upgrades to Public and Private Buildings

    December 5, 2011 Posted by

    Washington, D.C. – December 5, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — President Barack Obama and former President William J. Clinton along with representatives from more than 60 organizations as part of the Better Buildings Challenge today announced nearly $4 billion in combined federal and private sector energy upgrades to buildings over the next two years. This investment includes a $2 billion commitment, made through the issuance of a Presidential Memorandum, to energy upgrades of federal buildings using long-term energy savings to pay for up-front costs, at no cost to taxpayers. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) pushed for this action in its 2010 report that encourages using executive authority to achieve greener buildings.

    LEED for Neighborhood Development Rating System Honored by Renewable Natural Resources Foundation

    November 14, 2011 Posted by

    Washington, DC – November 14, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED for Neighborhood Development rating system has been recognized by the Renewable Natural Resources Foundation (RNRF) with its 2011 Outstanding Achievement Award. LEED for Neighborhood Development integrates the principles of smart growth, urbanism and green building into the first national system for neighborhood design. The rating system was honored at an awards ceremony held on Nov. 10 in Washington, DC.

    USGBC President Rick Fedrizzi Honored by Landscape Architecture Community

    November 11, 2011 Posted by

    Washington, DC – November 11, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chair of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) was recognized yesterday by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) for his commitment to environmental leadership and stewardship. The Olmsted Medal honors those with a commitment to safeguarding our natural heritage, embodying ASLA’s commitment to stewardship of the land and quality of life.

    JOB CREATION EFFORTS FOCUSED ON BUILDING RETROFIT PROJECTS ENDORSED BY REAL ESTATE, ENERGY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL COALITION

    November 7, 2011 Posted by

    WASHINGTON, DC – November 7, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — A broad spectrum of real estate, business, lending, manufacturing, environmental and energy efficiency organizations led by The Real Estate Roundtable, U.S. Green Building Council and the Natural Resources Defense Council have launched a joint initiative focused on energy efficiency policies that will create new jobs and boost economic growth.

    USGBC President Rick Fedrizzi Elected Chair of World Green Building Council

    October 25, 2011 Posted by

    Washington, DC – October 25, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chair of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has been elected chair of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC). The WorldGBC is a coalition of green building councils from 89 countries around the world.

    Greenbuild Conference & Expo Closes with Inspiring Words for the Future of Green Building

    October 12, 2011 Posted by

    TORONTO – October 12, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo concluded last Friday with a closing plenary session featuring Canadian Minister Lisa Raitt, Minister of Labour; First polar explorer to lead a team to both North and South poles, Robert Swan; Principal at John Picard & Associates and natural systems expert, John Picard; Australian artist/technologist and Director of NYU’s xdesign Environmental Health Clinic, Natalie Jeremijenko, and other international thought leaders. Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s New York City office was presented with the 2011 Leadership Award, commemorating the Mayor’s extensive sustainability efforts throughout the city.

    LEED Automation Program: Changing the LEED Certification Landscape

    October 6, 2011 Posted by

    TORONTO – October 6, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED Automation program will be featured in a Master Series session as part of its annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, taking place this week in Toronto. The LEED Automation program is streamlining and creating increased capacity for the LEED green building certification process through a close collaboration with leading technology companies that offer supporting functionality, making the LEED project management, documentation and certification process faster and easier.

    Greenbuild: Growing Green Building Market Supports 661,000 Green Jobs in the U.S.—a Third of the Design and Construction Workforce—According to New McGraw-Hill Construction Study

    October 6, 2011 Posted by

    Greenbuild – Toronto, Canada – October 6, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Green jobs are now firmly established in the design and construction workforce, according to a new study released by McGraw-Hill Construction at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo this week in Toronto. According to the study, 35% of architects, engineers and contractors (AEC) report having green jobs today, representing 661,000 jobs and one-third of the industry workforce. That share is expected to increase over the next three years, with 45% of all design and construction jobs being green by 2014.

    U.S. Green Building Council Announces Recipients of 2011 Leadership Awards

    September 22, 2011 Posted by

    Washington, DC – September 22, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has named the recipients of its 2011 Leadership Awards, recognizing organizations and individuals who signify vision, leadership and commitment to the evolution of green building design and construction. The awards will be presented at the Leadership Luncheon, sponsored by Otis Elevator Company on Thursday, Oct. 6 during USGBC’s Greenbuild International Conference & Expo held in Toronto.

    World Green Building Week Kicks off Across the Globe

    September 21, 2011 Posted by

    Washington, DC – September 21, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Countries around the world are kicking off World Green Building Week, and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is doing its part by helping move the green economy debate forward, locally and globally, through its participation in a series of events this fall. As a whole, the events support USGBC’s efforts to make green cities and buildings pillars of sustainable economic development in all regions of the world

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