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U.S. Green Building Council

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USGBC accelerates and scales transformation of the built environment to minimize climate impacts and enhance the well-being of people, the environment and communities worldwide.

USGBC Impact Report

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Learn about how the USGBC community is accelerating green buildings to improve lives and livelihoods. [Read the report](https://www.usgbc.org/resources/usgbc-impact-report).

LEED v5

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Embracing market demands for greater accountability, LEED v5 will champion solutions to align the built environment with critical imperatives, including decarbonization, quality of life and ecological conservation and restoration. [Learn more](https://www.usgbc.org/leed/v5).

[Chemonics HQ](https://www.usgbc.org/projects/chemonics-hq) | LEED Gold | Photo: Connie Zhou

[USGBC Headquarters](https://www.usgbc.org/projects/usgbc-hq-renovation-0) | LEED Platinum | Photo: Halkin Mason Photography

[Peabody Plaza](https://www.usgbc.org/projects/peabody-plaza) | LEED Silver | Photo: Nick McGinn

News & insights

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Building a future where the built environment supports a healthy, sustainable world. [See all articles](https://www.usgbc.org/articles).

###### [What you need to know to achieve LEED certification in 2025](/articles/what-you-need-know-achieve-leed-certification-2025)

[](/articles/what-you-need-know-achieve-leed-certification-2025)

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Look over review submission deadlines for obtaining LEED certification prior to Greenbuild or before the end of 2025.

Tori Roper

###### [Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort: A story of sustainable luxury in hospitality](/articles/maxx-royal-bodrum-resort-story-sustainable-luxury-hospitality)

[](/articles/maxx-royal-bodrum-resort-story-sustainable-luxury-hospitality)

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The LEED Platinum hotel in Turkey prioritized ecosystems preservation.

Farah Qadeer

###### [Get to know LEED v5 through Greenbuild 2024 sessions in the USGBC course catalog](/articles/get-know-leed-v5-through-greenbuild-2024-sessions-usgbc-course-catalog)

[](/articles/get-know-leed-v5-through-greenbuild-2024-sessions-usgbc-course-catalog)

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Recordings of two LEED v5 sessions from Greenbuild 2024 are now available online.

Nora Knox

###### [Local leadership drives growing use of LEED by the government sector](/articles/local-leadership-drives-growing-use-leed-government-sector)

[](/articles/local-leadership-drives-growing-use-leed-government-sector)

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In 2024, local governments increased the square footage total of LEED-registered projects by 58% over 2023.

###### [New member resource: Master the art of making the business case for green building](/articles/new-member-resource-master-art-making-business-case-green-building)

[](/articles/new-member-resource-master-art-making-business-case-green-building)

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Translate green building's advantages into compelling narratives that align with stakeholder priorities.

Ashley Katz Zusman

###### [Call for proposals: 2025 Greenbuild Legacy Project](/articles/call-proposals-2025-greenbuild-legacy-project)

[](/articles/call-proposals-2025-greenbuild-legacy-project)

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Submit your application for the Greenbuild Legacy Project by March 28.

Tia Metzger

###### [Prepare for the LEED Green Associate exam with USGBC’s virtual bootcamp](/articles/prepare-leed-green-associate-exam-usgbc-s-virtual-bootcamp)

[](/articles/prepare-leed-green-associate-exam-usgbc-s-virtual-bootcamp)

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The program includes five sessions of live, webinar-based instruction this spring.

Catelyn Fitzgerald

Featured projects

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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.

[](https://www.usgbc.org/articles/iconic-green-buildings-olympic-house)

[Olympic House](https://www.usgbc.org/articles/iconic-green-buildings-olympic-house)

[](https://www.usgbc.org/articles/reuse-and-renovation-projects-create-thriving-higher-education-spaces)

[Thurston Hall](https://www.usgbc.org/articles/reuse-and-renovation-projects-create-thriving-higher-education-spaces)

[](https://www.usgbc.org/articles/boston-university-s-center-computing-and-data-sciences-goes-all-zero-emissions)

[Computing and Data Sciences](https://www.usgbc.org/articles/boston-university-s-center-computing-and-data-sciences-goes-all-zero-emissions)

[](https://www.usgbc.org/articles/schools-henrico-county-exemplify-how-leed-helps-achieve-energy-goals)

[Highland Springs High School](https://www.usgbc.org/articles/schools-henrico-county-exemplify-how-leed-helps-achieve-energy-goals)

[](https://www.usgbc.org/articles/leed-core-and-shell-projects-bring-sustainable-character-their-communities)

[800 W. Fulton Market](https://www.usgbc.org/articles/leed-core-and-shell-projects-bring-sustainable-character-their-communities)

[](https://www.usgbc.org/articles/30th-anniversary-member-spotlight-city-austin)

[City of Austin](https://www.usgbc.org/articles/30th-anniversary-member-spotlight-city-austin)

[](https://www.usgbc.org/articles/health-strategies-earn-leed-platinum-prairie-village-public-works)

[Prairie Village Public Works](https://www.usgbc.org/articles/health-strategies-earn-leed-platinum-prairie-village-public-works)

**USGBC+**

7 products for 2025 that align with LEED v5 themes

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View picks for innovative products and materials that help meet LEED v5 goals. [Read the article](/articles/7-products-2025-align-leed-v5-themes).

[More USGBC+ stories](/usgbc-plus).

Our members

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For 30 years, the USGBC community has come together to advance green building and make our planet more sustainable. [View all members](/organizations).

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