LEED Green Raters provide verification services for LEED residential projects and play a critical part in the LEED certification of residential buildings. With tens of thousands of registered projects ...

Congratulations on your decision to pursue LEED certification. You’re on your way to impacting and improving the performance of your city or community. This guide will lead you through the process.

We at USGBC believe our buildings can create a healthier, more sustainable future. Many of our staff cite their personal alignment with the mission as the primary reason they work for USGBC, but ...

The LEED Green Associate will enhance your professional credentials, open doors to new job opportunities and help advance your career in the green building industry. The LEED Green Associate is a ...

All projects applying for LEED certification must meet a set of minimum program requirements (MPRs) to determine project eligibility for LEED. Minimum program requirements define the types of ...

According to the most recent IPCC report, a “rapid and far-reaching” sustainable transition in land, energy, buildings, transport and cities is needed to meet global carbon reduction goals. Buildings ...

USGBC+ tells the stories of the people behind a powerful and ever-growing global green building movement. Published by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), we strive to bring you the latest in ...

When planning projects, Planners typically coordinate with public officials, community members, and interest groups to identify community issues and needs. Planners can focus on specialties such as ...

The LEED AP exams measure knowledge about green building, a specific LEED rating system and the certification process. The exam is ideal for individuals who are actively working on green building and ...

As a USGBC member, your benefits and resources are available for all of your full-time staff, including access to LEED courses and credential maintenance webinars. Members have a designated primary ...

A LEED credential denotes proficiency in today’s sustainable design, construction and operations standards. More than 203,000 professionals have earned a LEED credential to help advance their careers.