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U.S. Green Building Council

USGBC accelerates and scales the transformation of the built environment. The evolution of LEED through LEED v5 sets a new standard for sustainable building, pushes boundaries, and creates efficient and extraordinary spaces. Learn more.

USGBC Impact Report

Learn about how the USGBC community is accelerating green buildings to improve lives and livelihoods. Read the report.

Columbus, Ohio | LEED Certified | Photo: Rouda100

USGBC Headquarters | LEED Platinum | Photo: Halkin Mason Photography

Peabody Plaza | LEED Silver | Photo: Nick McGinn

News & insights

Building a future where the built environment supports a healthy, sustainable world. See all articles.

Master LEED v5 with a 10-part Ask the Experts webinar series

Attend one or all of the sessions and earn CE credit in the process.

Nora Knox

Fairfax County Public Schools leads the way in sustainability

The Virginia district is committed to environmental stewardship.

Jacqueline Maley

Iconic green buildings: Ponce City Market

A set of unique LEED projects in Atlanta showcases Jamestown's commitment to health and sustainability.

Heather Benjamin

Why the House budget package is so bad for green buildings (and what we can do about it)

USGBC's federal legislative director shares his analysis of the budget reconciliation bill.

Ben Evans

State legislative trends for spring 2025

Learn about current trends in state-level green building bills.

Ian Hancock

Community impact: Organizations making a difference

USGBC organizational members drive local leadership action.

Rebecca Emanuelsen

Take a national survey on indoor air quality in schools

Shape the future of healthy and efficient school environments by taking our survey.

Richard Johnson

LEED v5 offers improved technology while upholding the rigorous standards that make LEED the most recognized and influential building standard. Registration is open for new construction, interior, and existing building projects. Learn more.

Cleveland, Ohio | LEED Silver | Photo: mandritoiu

Featured projects

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