U.S. Green Building Council

U.S. Green Building Council Releases Annual Top 10 States for LEED Green Building Per Capita

Posted by PRISM | Jan 31, 2018 | 0 |

Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released the annual list of the Top 10 States for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the world’s most widely used green building rating system. The list ranks states in terms of certified square feet per resident in 2017. The list draws attention to states throughout America that are making significant strides in sustainable design, construction and transformation at the building level and opens up conversations around community and city-level accomplishments in sustainable development. LEED-certified spaces use less energy and water, save money for families, businesses and taxpayers, reduce carbon emissions and create a healthier environment for occupants and the community at large.

Greenbuild International Conference to be held in Europe in 2018

Posted by PRISM | Nov 1, 2017 | 0 |

Yesterday, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building rating system, and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), announced that Greenbuild, the world renowned green building conference will be held in Europe in April 2018. The event will be held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Berlin from 17-18 April and the call for proposals is now open.

USGBC Announces 2017 Leadership Award Recipients

Posted by PRISM | Oct 27, 2017 | 0 |

Yesterday, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the recipients of its 2017 Leadership Awards, an annual recognition of the outstanding individuals and organizations at the forefront of the green building movement. The recipients will be honored at the USGBC Leadership Awards Luncheon at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 in Boston, Mass.

USGBC releases LEED in Motion: Transportation Report

Posted by PRISM | Oct 19, 2017 | 0 |

Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released its LEED in Motion: Transportation report, which focuses on industry growth in the green building sector for transportation facilities like airport terminal buildings, train stations, bus centers, seaports, light rail stations, control towers and more. The report also highlights some of the most impressive LEED-certified transportation facilities throughout the world.

USGBC and Second Nature Announce 2017 Winners of Higher Education Climate Leadership Awards

Posted by PRISM | Oct 4, 2017 | 0 |

Today, Second Nature and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that Loyola University Chicago and Portland Community College are the recipients of the eighth annual Climate Leadership Awards.

Toyota headquarters campus takes ‘The LEED’ in Texas

Posted by PRISM | Sep 22, 2017 | 0 |

Toyota Motor North America’s (TMNA) headquarters campus in Plano, Texas has officially achieved LEED Platinum from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Jonathan Kraatz, executive director, USGBC Texas Chapter, presented the prized Platinum plaque to Jim Lentz, TMNA president and chief executive officer, today at the new campus. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. Toyota’s new campus is the largest commercial LEED Platinum project in the state of Texas, to date.

President Bill Clinton Announced as Special Keynote for Greenbuild 2017 Conference

Posted by PRISM | Sep 18, 2017 | 0 |

Today, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Informa Exhibitions announced that President Bill Clinton will give a special keynote address at the 2017 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo.

The U.S. Green Building Council announces LEED Homes Award winners

Posted by PRISM | Sep 15, 2017 | 0 |

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the recipients of its annual LEED Homes Awards, which recognizes projects, architects, developers and homebuilders who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and innovation in the residential green building marketplace.

Edward Mazria, Internationally Renowned Architect and Founder of Architecture 2030, to Open Greenbuild India

Posted by PRISM | Sep 7, 2017 | 0 |

The USGBC announced internationally recognized architect Edward Mazria will deliver the opening plenary keynote at Greenbuild India.

Washington, DC Named First LEED Platinum City in the World

Posted by PRISM | Aug 31, 2017 | 0 |

Today, Washington, DC was named the first LEED for Cities Platinum city in the world. Mayor Bowser was presented this honor by Mahesh Ramanujam, President and CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), at an event on the steps of Dunbar High School – the highest rated LEED-certified school in the United States.

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