United States Green Building Council
Category: Building
Initiative Objective:
Building-USGBC-CS-SCTGBC Branch
Goal
Committed to sustainable building practices
Initiative Objective
The United States Green Building Council is located in Washington, D.C. and is committed to sustainable building practices. Seventy-nine local affiliates serve the entire country with more than 160,000 members.USGBC developed and supports the LEED certification system, which provides a standardize methodology for design and construction of green buildings. LEED addresses energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality and protection and respect of natural resources. Membership is available at the national level and through chapters and branches throughout the country.
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