LEED

USGBC and IWBI Release Streamlined Certification Pathway for LEED and WELL

April 11, 2023

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), and the International WELL Building Institute pbc (IWBI) have released a streamlined process for projects pursuing certifications for the […]

Registration for the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference + Expo Is Now Open

March 14, 2023

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced that registration for the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo is now open. This year, Greenbuild will take place in USGBC’s hometown […]

International Code Council’s Headquarters Moves to Ultra-High-Performing Building with Additional Capabilities

March 8, 2023

On February 24, 2023, the International Code Council moved its headquarters from 500 New Jersey Avenue to 200 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, D.C. The office is in the Capitol Crossing Building, […]

Top 10 Countries for LEED Demonstrate that Green Building Is a Global Movement

February 13, 2023

USGBC recently announced the Top 10 Countries and Regions for LEED in 2022. The top 10 list highlights countries and regions outside the United States that are making significant strides in […]

U.S. Green Building Council Announces 2022 Top 10 States for Green Building

January 19, 2023

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released its annual ranking of U.S. states leading the way on green building, with Massachusetts topping the list. The USGBC ranking is based […]

USGBC Seeks Input on LEED v4 Energy Requirement Changes

November 16, 2022

USGBC is updating the energy requirements of LEED v4, aligning them with the rigor of LEED v4.1 and focusing on the big picture of climate change and carbon emissions. These changes will […]

USGBC Announces Updates to LEED v4 to Better Address Carbon Emissions and Climate Change

November 4, 2022

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced updates to the primary version of the LEED green building certification program, LEED v4, to more directly address carbon emissions and climate […]

USGBC and IWBI Strengthen Their Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Healthy Sustainable Buildings

November 3, 2022

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of buildings that prioritize people, […]

Target Field Becomes First Major League Baseball Stadium to Achieve LEED Platinum

October 6, 2022

In recognition of the club’s industry-leading efforts in sustainability and environmental stewardship, the Minnesota Twins have been awarded LEED Platinum certification for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance—making Target Field the […]

USGBC Announces More than 23 Million Square Feet of LEED-Certified Net-Zero Space

June 14, 2022

The U.S. Green Building Council has announced nearly 100 net-zero certifications earned under the LEED Zero program, representing more than 23 million square feet of space. One-fourth of LEED Zero […]