As part of Earth Month, the Westside Branch of the U.S. Green Building Council-Los Angeles Chapter (USGBC-LA) is presenting a guided tour of two Green Street sites as part of the City of Santa Monica …

Major milestone achieved for the global green building market as USGBC reaches 12,000th green building project.

The USGBC and the University of Michigan released a report on how green buildings advance resiliency in disasters. Adapative strategies add an important new dimension to green building's long …

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) introduced its new Energy Innovation Center today. This facility allows residential and business customers to learn about energy efficiency, alternative fuel …

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) today released its 2011 list of top 10 states for LEED-certified commercial and institutional green buildings per capita, based on the U.S. 2010 Census …

A new orphanage in Haiti is being built to LEED Platinum standards.

LEED-certified existing buildings are outpacing their newly built counterparts, according to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This month, square footage of LEED-certified existing buildings …

Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chair of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) was recognized yesterday by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) for his commitment to …

Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chair of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has been elected chair of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC). The WorldGBC is a coalition of green …

The USGBC has announced the award recipients for the 2011 LEED for Homes competition.

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has named the recipients of its 2011 Leadership Awards, recognizing organizations and individuals who signify vision, leadership and commitment to the …

Portland, Oregon-area homes with green credentials command prices an average 30 percent higher than their non-certified counterparts, even while the overall market share of certified- green homes in …

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Better Homes and Gardens have launched the $25,000 Save Money, Save Energy Green Home Makeover Sweepstakes. Designed to draw readers to actionable tips and …

Vast Enterprises LLC is the recipient of an inaugural Leadership in Sustainability Award from the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Green Building Council —Minnesota Chapter …

More than 400 new green homes will be built to help New Orleans provide cost-efficient, low-maintenance homes for residents still seeking affordable housing after Hurricane Katrina. StalwartBuilt …

When fire destroyed the Southampton, N.Y., home of the David and Saundra Dubin in 2009, they decided to rebuild on the same spot, but wanted their new home to be green. In December 2010 the 4,800 …

Successful green remodeling projects based on compromise and passion. 

One of the newest developments in green building for commercial construction is the volume certification program for LEED certification. LEED or Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design is a …

Despite uncertainty in the construction industry, the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo attracted nearly 30,000 visitors from more than 120 countries during its run Nov. 17-19 in Chicago …

There are many simple ways that individual homeowners can lower their impact on the environment through everyday living. This document from the U.S. Green Building Council outlines 16 ways to Green …