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BusinessWeek: Green Buildings: Fewer Sick Days, Higher Rents

The study found a decrease in sick days translated into a net impact of nearly $5.00 per square foot per year, increase in productivity about $20 per square foot and green buildings have 3.5% lower vacancy rates and 13% higher rental rates than the market.

Sierra Club & U.S.Green Building Council Launch ‘Green Building For Cool Cities' Project

Partnership Highlights Municipal & County Leadership in Energy-Efficiency.

New Study: Green Building to Support Nearly 8 Million U.S. Jobs Over Next 4 Years

USGBC/Booz Allen Hamilton Report Shows Green Construction to Contribute $554 Billion to U.S. GDP Between 2009 and 2013; Also Shows Strength of USGBC Membership

Green Venue Selection Guide: Integrating LEED into Travel & Event Management

This free guide is a useful tool for organizations to evaluate environmental features of the business, travel and event needs.

Greenbuild 2009: Opening Plenary Remarks by Rick Fedrizzi

Read the opening remarks from Greenbuild 2009 in Phoenix this past November by USGBC's CEO.

New Course Catalog: Find LEED, Green Building Training More Easily Than Ever

Find the USGBC-approved education you need to prepare for a LEED Professional Exam, maintain your LEED and other industry credentials, or simply expand your knowledge and grow your career.

  • An Introduction to LEED

    Learn about the internationally recognized certification system LEED, what it measures, what it delivers, and how to get started.

  • LEED Version 3

    The next version of LEED is here: On April 27, 2009, the USGBC launched LEED v3. LEED v3 is made up of three parts: LEED 2009 (advancements to the LEED rating systems), a new LEED Online, and a new building certification model. Learn more about LEED v3.

  • LEED Rating Systems

    The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is a third-party certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.  LEED provides building owners and operators with the tools they need to have an immediate and measureable impact on their buildings’ performance.

  • Project Certification

    LEED certification provides independent, third-party verification that a building project is environmentally responsible, profitable and a healthy place to live and work.

  • Professional Accreditation

    LEED Accredited Professionals are professionals who have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and familiarity with LEED requirements, resources and processes.

  • LEED Resources

    Find all the resources you need to help you achieve LEED certification, including reference guides and templates for submitting your project’s documentation.