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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.

How to apply to be a LEED Fellow in 2025

Explore the qualifications and join a webinar for more tips. The nomination period will open Jan. 8.

Nandita Bhatnagar

Access resources to support LEED credential exam prep

Explore the variety of resources USGBC offers for preparing for your exam.

Nora Knox

Heat-resilient schoolyards: Tree planning, tree planting and pocket forests

Tree planting initiatives can serve as both carbon sequestration and heat resilience opportunities.

Alison Ward

LEED professionals in public service find shared goals among diverse communities

Three local government leaders from across the U.S. share their perspectives.

Wanda Lau

Elevate your knowledge with USGBC’s most popular courses in 2024

Explore the varied list of most popular courses this year.

Nora Knox

Schools in Henrico County exemplify how LEED helps achieve energy goals

Two local high schools are a case in point for the county’s green public building program.

Rina Diane Caballar

Meet the 2025 Green Schools Conference and ADAPT Host Committee

The two conferences are being held in the LEED Gold city of Orlando, Florida, March 3–4, 2025.

Hannah Carter

USGBC+

Green outreach at historically Black colleges and universities advances equity goals

Programs at HBCUs seek to bring more students into green careers and increase diversity in the industry. 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.