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U.S. Green Building Council

USGBC accelerates and scales transformation of the built environment to minimize climate impacts and enhance the well-being of people, the environment and communities worldwide.

USGBC’s Washington, D.C. headquarters, triple Platinum certified

LEED v5

The newest version of LEED addresses crucial issues such as equity, health, ecosystems, and resilience. Learn more.

Chemonics HQ | LEED Gold | Photo: Connie Zhou

USGBC Headquarters | LEED Platinum | Photo: Halkin Mason Photography

Peabody Plaza | LEED Silver | Photo: Nick McGinn

News & insights

Read articles about decarbonization, resilience, advocacy and LEED. See all articles.

Celebrating the latest Green Janitor Program cohort

Twenty-eight custodians graduated from the program in Washington state.

Darienne Highsmith

How to bring Greenbuild home with you: Practical tips

View ways to get the most out of your Greenbuild experience.

Heather Benjamin

Shape the future of LEED v5 credential exams: Join our team of subject matter experts

LEED credential holders may apply by Nov. 24 for the LEED v5 Exam Task Force.

Cecilia Novella

Free education course in November: Building our community's future workforce

View a free course on how members of the green building community can help bring more professionals into the fold.

Heather Benjamin

Explore new courses and resources for LEED for Cities certification

New resources with CE credits help project teams navigate LEED for Cities and Communities: Existing Cities certification.

David Abell

U.S. Green Building Council Announces 2024 Leadership Award Recipients

U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, Turner Construction, U.S. General Services Administration among six organizations and leaders honored for achievements advancing green building

Deisy Verdinez

Meet with USGBC and GBCI at Greenbuild 2024

Visit us in the expo hall to answer all your questions about USGBC and GBCI.

Ashley Katz Zusman

USGBC+

Reuse and renovation projects create thriving higher education spaces

LEED projects in Austin and Washington, D.C., find new opportunities in existing structures. Read the article.

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Green building has the power to impact businesses, the economy, our communities and the way we live. Our goal is to demonstrate how green building work is driving better decisions in design, construction and operations across our buildings, cities and communities.