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USGBC - United States Green Building Council
USGBC - United States Green Building Council
Phone: 202-742-3792
2101 L Street NW
Washington
District Of Columbia , 20037
United States
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Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, In Person and Online, September 21-23, San Diego, CA
The time has never been better; the need has never been greater. Greenbuild brings together leaders developing the next generation of standards, policies, and partnerships to build a better quality of life for all. Greenbuild hosts the largest annual event for green building professionals worldwide, including architects, designers, builders, sustainability professionals, consultants and governments, where attendees learn and source...
By USGBC - United States Green Building Council Event Date: 09/21/2021 + Show |
Greenbuild 2021: Virtual Green Business Summit, August 12
Greenbuild 2021's three virtual summits dive into critical topics within the green building space, offer continuing education credits, and are included with a Greenbuild All Access Pass. Sustainability professionals are being tasked with managing organizational initiatives from finding ways to decrease the carbon footprint of their real estate portfolio to implementing a new zero waste program. The Green Business Summit is a deep dive...
By USGBC - United States Green Building Council Event Date: 08/12/2021 + Show |
Online: USGBC Federal Advocacy in Action, July 14, 2-3 PM EDT
Join USGBC for an advocacy webinar on July 14 at 2 pm ET. It’s shaping up to be a big year for federal investment in green building. Perhaps more than any previous administration, the Biden White House is prioritizing investments in sustainable homes and buildings and has developed a broad outline for accomplishing its goals through the American Jobs Plan infrastructure package. The plan includes investment in federal buildings, as well as...
By USGBC - United States Green Building Council Event Date: 07/14/2021 + Show |
This session will discuss the concept of high-performance homes and buildings and the application of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) ducted heat pumps to meet their design and efficiency requirements. It will review different types of ducted indoor units, the special design considerations associated with them and how to effectively design for cold climate installations.
By USGBC - United States Green Building Council Event Date: 12/04/2020 |
In this one-hour video presentation, attendees will explore how HVLS fans can contribute to LEED v4, increase thermal comfort, and provide a silent and elegant design strategy. Then, there will be a discussion about how to save energy and improve indoor air quality for building occupants. The course reviews how computational fluid dynamics helps to measure airflow performance for energy savings. Finally, our team examines how HVLS fans...
By USGBC - United States Green Building Council Event Date: 11/06/2020 + Show |
This webinar is designed to help building design and construction professionals understand how to use environmental product declarations in the procurement process and credit achievement for LEED v4 buildings. It covers the LEED v4 BD+C, LEED v4 ID+C, and LEED v4 O+M rating systems. Objectives Use and collect EPDs to design and construct a sustainable building and achieve credit in the LEED v4 BD+C rating system Use and collect EPDs...
By USGBC - United States Green Building Council Event Date: 09/02/2020 + Show |
How do we lead in a way that truly drives innovation? As a green building industry we have big plans to push sustainability practices into the future. To be at the forefront of rethinking sustainable design, construction and operational practices. But do we know how to lead systemic, innovative change in this ever-changing world? Can we intentionally build cultures that foster and harness innovative thinking? Can we overcome our fear of failure...
By USGBC - United States Green Building Council Event Date: 08/26/2020 + Show |
USGBC Equity Summit, Online, May 28 - 29
Better buildings mean better lives for all. USGBC’s vision means putting people first. In this inaugural summit, we will convene and listen to USGBC members, sustainability advocates, key social and environmental justice leaders, and economic and community development experts. Participants will share how their work acts on equity by creating better lives for people and moves the needle for green buildings, cities, and communities....
By USGBC - United States Green Building Council Event Date: 05/28/2020 + Show |
Join us for the USGBC Virtual Town Hall Workshop: Philadelphia, PA Introduction to Arc (1 hour, 1 CE) Description: provides a high-level introduction to Arc as a global platform to analyze and score the operational performance of spaces and buildings. This session will answer the following questions: What is Arc? How does Arc work? Why does Arc score? What is Arc for All? What is a Performance Certificate? How does...
By USGBC - United States Green Building Council Event Date: 05/22/2020 + Show |
USGBC Virtual Town Hall Workshop: Measuring Resilience with RELi, May 21, 1-2:45pm
Join us for the USGBC Virtual Town Hall Workshop: Newark, NJ Measuring Resilience with RELi GBCI Credit: 1.0 CE hours (LEED-specific BD+C and ND) Basic level (Note: This workshop is for those already familiar and experienced with LEED. Focus is on resilience in the built environment.) Description: Around the world, governments, businesses, private developers and city planners and officials are spearheading a growing movement...
By USGBC - United States Green Building Council Event Date: 05/21/2020 + Show |
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Major Green Building Organizations Rally Around the Common Materials Framework (CMF)
At Greenbuild 2023, leading green building organizations, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and mindful MATERIALS (mM) joined forces to align around the Common Materials Framework (CMF), which establishes a common language for holistic material sustainability in the building...
By Rate It Green Team Last updated: 11/29/2023 + Show |
USGBC Green Building Policy Outlook Panel, A Moment for Optimism and Broad-based Support
On December 10, The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) gathered a panel of policymakers and business leaders to consider the current green building policy outlook in the context of pandemic and the incoming Biden Administration. Panelists included USGBC’s Senior Policy Counsel, Elizabeth Beardsley, Representative Kathy Castor (D-Florida; Chair, House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis), Representative Peter Welch...
By Rate It Green Team Last updated: 12/10/2020 + Show |
Announced at the annual Greenbuild Conference and Expo this past week, the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) plans to provide funding for 500 people in underserved communities to earn the LEED professional credential. A key goal is to help build capacity and expertise for green building, as a part of the USGBC's "All In; Building Equity Together" initiative, also announced at the start of...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Last updated: 11/13/2020 + Show |
USGBC Introduces Net Zero Certification Program
Net Zero Energy Certification In September 2018, USGBC launched the Net Zero certification program. Net zero buildings, as we know, are projects which achieve efficient energy use by developing their own renewable energy onsite or offsite by reaching or exceeding the annual energy consumption. Therefore, the program seeks to motivate green building designers to implement on LEED projects one of the important aspects...
By Suelen Ribeiro // Architect/ LEED GA Last updated: 10/12/2018 + Show |
Webinar: Community as the Building Block for Resilience - June 16 - 10 AM PST
Communities that are connected and empowered are better off today and more able to respond and recover when disaster strikes. Why are communities fundamental to resilience, and how do we find, connect and support our local communities? How does this translate to developing strong teams at work, and how can we leverage organizations and project teams to prepare for a changing world? This 90-minute interactive workshop will provide participants...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 06/16/2020 + Show |
Webinar: Energy Code Evolution: What's New for Denver, Boulder, and Colorado, June 10, 11:45am MDT
Energy codes have changed a lot this year. This diverse panel of local building officials and energy experts will discuss the impacts of the new energy codes in Denver, Boulder, and statewide. Hear the stories of how the changes came about, find out about the new methods of compliance, and learn how codes will align with Colorado's goals of sustainability and resilience. Finally, some case studies of specific projects will be...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 06/10/2020 + Show |
Webinar: SustainABLE: Indoor Environmental Quality - Now What? June 9, 12 pm
sustainABLE: USGBC West North Central's new regional forum exploring green building and sustainability in relationship to current events and our ability to change future outcomes with proper foresight, adaptability, and innovation. As we begin to move back into our offices and other public buildings many questions come to mind. How do we handle ventilation? What about cleaning chemicals? Should we prioritize operable windows? How do we...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 06/09/2020 + Show |
Webinar: Re-Defining Safe, Healthy, and Accessible Homes for All - USGBC Colorado, May 27, 11:45 am
Many states are facing serious housing shortages on multiple different fronts including affordable, efficient, age-friendly, and accessible housing. The development of healthy, thriving built environments requires inter-generational, diverse communities with healthy places for all to live, play, and have purpose. Homes are the heart of the community and hubs of our lives, but they often do not fully support and evolve with us as our needs change...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 05/27/2020 + Show |
(Now Online!) Building Tech Forum 2020: Roadmap to 2050, April 29, Boston, MA
COVID-19 Update from Built Environment Plus / USGBC MA Location: Remote Web Conference Date: Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM (EDT) ** In response to the increasing spread of the novel coronavirus/COVID-19, we are exercising caution by rethinking our events programming. We are working to reimagine this event for a remote setting–more information will be released soon. We thank you for your cooperation and patience....
By Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts) Event Date: 04/29/2020 + Show |
This session presents information and case studies on LEED in the residential market. Missed Greenbuild Chicago 2018? Tune in for an exclusive look at the best sessions. This session presents information and case studies on LEED in the residential market.Missed Greenbuild Chicago 2018? Tune in for an exclusive look at the best sessions. This session presents information and case studies on LEED in the residential market. Nothing is more...
By abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier. Event Date: 04/03/2020 + Show |
Dallas Build Expo, March 17-18, Dallas, TX
Build Expo provides the building and construction industry an unrivaled environment to meet a lot of your buyers all in one place. By attending, you have the chance to meet with exhibitors and check out new developments. In addition, you can try out new products, attend demonstrations and compare features and prices. Build Expo also offers over 20 expert seminars and workshops covering many topics. These seminars and workshops will keep you...
By abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier. Event Date: 03/17/2020 + Show |
Mold, Radon, and Lead in Schools: 1,000 Hours Grant Workshop, March 10, Pittsburgh, PA
In a year, a student will spend an average of 1,000 hours within a school building. Creating the healthiest, safest school building for students is GBA's highest priority as school facility professionals. Green Building Alliance and Women for a Healthy Environment join together in this workshop to present opportunities to address mold, radon, and lead in school buildings. The 1,000 Hours Grant, with generous support from the...
By abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier. Event Date: 03/10/2020 + Show |
USGBC Maryland Wintergreen Leadership Awards Celebration, January 22, Halethorpe, MD
The USGBC Maryland Wintergreen Leadership Awards Program brings together the best in the business for an evening of networking and commendations for those at the forefront of the Maryland green building movement. Join the USGBC Maryland Community to celebrate the winners of our 2020 Leadership Awards at the sustainably minded Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore! These awards recognize excellence in high performance building design,...
By abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier. Event Date: 01/22/2020 + Show |
USGBC-LA Resilience Capacity Building Workshop, December 13, Santa Clarita, CA
USGBC-LA, in partnership with SoCal Edison, is hosting a series of interactive workshops to help organizations develop their own roadmap for resilience. These workshop-style trainings, based on the Building Resilience-LA process, walk participants through real-world examples to illustrate the key concepts of resilience and how they can be applied. Drawing from the fields of sustainability, public health and risk management with a strong...
By abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier. Event Date: 12/13/2019 + Show |
LEED for Cities Local Government Leadership Program - Applications are Due by March 15
USGBC is currently accepting applications for the LEED for Cities Local Government Leadership Program: 2021 National Cohort. The leadership program convenes U.S. local governments (cities, towns and counties) committed to certifying in LEED for Cities and accelerating progress on climate change, social equity and resilience. Through this competitive program, local governments participate as a cohort, collaborating and ...
Posted on 02/26/2021 + Show |