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Transforming buildings and communities to advance human and environmental well-being.
Washington, DC
Joined November 2008
Exciting news! USGBC is thrilled to announce that our Washington, DC headquarters has achieved the prestigious triple platinum certification in #LEED, @WELLcertified, and @TRUEcertified. Our commitment to healthy work environments and sustainability is reflected in these
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Next month, Mexico City will host the inaugural #GreenbuildMexico conference, where hundreds of #greenbuilding pros gather to share best practices in sustainable design, construction, operations & maintenance. Here's your green travel guide to the city!
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Attend #GreenbuildMexico to hear from inspiring speakers in the world of sustainability! Nobel laureate Mario Molina; Mahesh Ramanujam, President + CEO of #USGBC + #GBCI; and Edda Fernández Luiselli of Mexico’s environmental ministry.
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Think of it this way: even if your team loses, the environment is WINNING this #SBLIII 🏈!.Meet @MBStadium, the first #LEED Platinum sports arena in North America. #SuperBowl .
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"We are deeply disappointed to learn of the U.S. administration's decision to withdraw from #ParisAgreement today."
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You heard right! Respected human rights lawyer and humanitarian Amal Clooney will deliver the opening keynote remarks at #Greenbuild18. And you can thank your plenary sponsor, @MohawkGroup! .Won't you join us in Chicago this November?
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BIG NEWS: The LEED Green Associate and LEED AP exams are now available online! . Before deciding if an online exam at home or an in-person test center exam delivery method would best suit your needs, learn more about the process:
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In 2014, #USGBC launched #LEEDLab in Washington DC- now offered in 18 countries including #India, at #LeedLabKIOT!
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CONGRATS to the many+mighty #USGBC Leadership Award recipients and #LEED Fellows of 2017! Honored today at #Greenbuild17!
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JUST IN! #LEED v4.1 has arrived: We are All Buildings In and we can think of no better way to start than with the existing #buildings market! Learn more:
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In case you haven't been paying attention. One of our favorite tweets for the MOVEMENT/MOMENT. Go, girl, go!
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Today, USGBC is pleased to announce that we’ve received a $500,000 grant from @BankofAmerica for our #LEED Cities and Communities programs. Now 15 additional cities and communities can now pursue LEED v4.1 certification!
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#MBStadium becomes first professional sports stadium in the world to receive #LEED Platinum! 👏
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A special #Greenbuild17 welcome from #USGBC CEO, @m_raman! What are you most looking forward to in Boston? #ALLIN @Greenbuild
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Yesterday, Amal Clooney delivered our #Greenbuild18 Opening Keynote. Her messages of courage, optimism, and service will stay with us on our #greenbuilding journeys for a lifetime. Thank you to Amal for her graciousness, and thank you to everyone who came to share this moment.
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BREAKING! #USGBC announces annual #Top10LEED States; totals reach 1,815+ certified projects in 2016- read more:
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BREAKING! #USGBC announces annual #Top10LEED States; 2017 winning totals reach over 314M gross square feet certified and 1,390+ total projects!
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The amount of effort that goes into making #Greenbuild18 wasteless as possible is inspiring. We’re learning all about it in our tour of the facility this eve. Pls make sincere effort to dispose of waste accordingly - makes the job much easier for the hard-working sorters on-site!
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The #LEEDatWork data is in! Employees who work in #LEED-certified green buildings are happier, healthier and more productive than employees in conventional and non-LEED buildings.
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USGBC has released 4 new Safety First Pilot Credits in response to COVID-19. The credits outline sustainable best practices that align with public health + industry guidelines related to cleaning + disinfecting, workplace re-occupancy, HVAC and plumbing.
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It's official! #OlympicHouse receives #LEED Platinum certification, earning 93 total points -- the most of any LEED v4-certified new construction project to date!
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“It is my distinct pleasure to announce that #USGBC & @BRE_Group are joining hands to deepen our partnership in an unprecedented way to double down on existing buildings, building performance & to advance our digital vision.” -@m_raman announces new partnership at #Greenbuild18!
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“Get. Caught. Trying.”.So much gratitude for Pres. @BillClinton’s heartfelt speech this evening at #Greenbuild17. Remarkably empowering few hours!
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#USGBC announces annual #Top10LEED States! Nearly 1,400 new projects in 2017, combined! Did your state rank?
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We are excited to announce that President @BarackObama will be speaking at #Greenbuild19 this November in Atlanta. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity! More details here:
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Women make up around 10% of the U.S. construction workforce. At job sites, that figure is even lower, with only one woman for every 100 male construction workers in the field. How can we do better?. These 5 women have been here from the beginning.
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Thank you to all who contributed to #GBWIG at #Greenbuild17. Another sold out success full of wisdom and diverse insight. We are #ALLIN!
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For the last 15 years, David Duncan, president and CEO of @SilverOak Cellars, feverishly researched how he could transform his family’s California wineries into #sustainable stewards of the earth. First step: #LEED Platinum.
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#SidharthMalhotra supporting the #LEED leaf campaign with #IITBombay Dean and runners! It’s time to #FindyourLEED!
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Most of you guessed correctly! Neil deGrasse Tyson will, indeed, close #Greenbuild17 in Boston - see you there! 😉
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From workplace gardens + honeybees to circadian lighting + toxin-free materials, human health is the next frontier in #sustainabledesign. #USGBCplus investigates in the new spring issue:.
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Congrats to our hometown, #WashingtonDC! The 1st #LEED Platinum city in the world for #LEEDcities. and now with the generous support @BankofAmerica Charitable Foundation's grant program for susty cities!
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Congrats @Delhi_Airport team! First #airport in #APAC to achieve #CarbonNeutral status. Also 1st to receive LEED Gold in #India!
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Join us, @USGBC, @OCTODC and @MayorBowser at @DunbarHSDC at 1pm to receive the Cities Platinum award
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Green buildings aren’t just good for the planet—they're good for the well-being of the people who occupy them.
By meeting one or more of these, the net zero certification from @USGBC enhances the health and well-being for not only building occupants, but all of humanity.
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Just a few more finishing touches! Ready for you in no time, #Greenbuild16! Safe travels, all- we're due west!
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USGBC releases a new report that shows a 19% increase in LEED-certified homes worldwide since 2017. Check out #LEEDinMotion Residential to learn more about green home trends and practices.
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For a second year, the #SuperBowl will be held in a #LEED stadium. At home or on-site, keep an eye out for these cool green features at @USBankStadium in Minneapolis!
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We must not be well intentioned, but INTENTIONAL, in building a truly green economy that includes ALL. Smart, inclusive cities that bridges tech and moral gaps, race and wealth gaps. LEAD WITH NONVIOLENCE. @BerniceKing @ #Greenbuild19
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In loving memory of our fearless friend and colleague. .
With profound grief, I share that my dear friend and fearless leader of Greenbuild, Kate Hurst, passed away this morning. Kate exemplified everything USGBC stands for and her memory lives on in our hearts. Our deep condolences to her family and friends.
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“Sustainability means long-term prosperity—which is the only direction for Boston.”.Check out this #USGBCplus spotlight on @bxpboston's #LEED Platinum projects - pushing the boundaries of susty design in #Beantown!
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It's our cities that are making structures in vulnerable communities more resilient through improved preventive action and planning—and it's our cities that are relentlessly building a future with a universal living standard that leaves no one behind.
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Vertical forests, buildings that feature hundreds of trees that sprout from balconies, can reduce a building's temperature by 54 degrees Fahrenheit. Good to know on this #InternationalForestDay!
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#WellnessWednesday: Workers in #greenbuildings have 27% higher job satisfaction. Where would you rather work? #BetterBuildGreen #WGBW16
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ATTN: We have made the difficult decision to move #Greenbuild20 to an all-digital platform. We still have the opportunity to help one another by sharing our best practices. Help us design a more healthy, safe, resilient and equitable future for all. Join:
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Congrats to #USGBC’s Peter Templeton! Just named CEO of @CradletoCradle Products Innovation Inst.! #Greenbuild17
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From now until #Greenbuild18, we want to learn what inspires you. Why is #greenbuilding important to you? What do you want to see change? How will your contributions make the world a better place to live and raise the next generation?. Share with us using #gblittlewonders.
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Congratulations to Judith Webb, EVP of @WELLcertified, our inaugural Kate Hurst Leadership Award recipient. @4greengirl is an inspirational individual with outstanding commitment to sustainability and improving the quality of life for all. #Greenbuild19
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Green #Construction remains a priority: will directly contribute 386,000 U.S. jobs by 2018 - that's a #greeneconomy.
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ICYMI: Human rights lawyer + humanitarian Amal Clooney will deliver the opening keynote remarks at #Greenbuild18 in Chicago. Get your ticket today while early bird rates are still available! See you in the fall!
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Congratulations to the Top 10 States in #LEED! Ilinois ranked as the number 1 state with 87 LEED projects. View the complete ranking and learn about the states leading the way in green building and LEED. #Top10LEED
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ACCESS. AFFORDABILITY. INCLUSION. For all communities, not just some. Dr. @BerniceKing at #Greenbuild19.
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#Toyota’s new #LEED Platinum HQ plants roots in #Plano, showcasing the company's singular vision of sustainability. Read more about it in this exclusive issue of #USGBCplus.
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Pure genius. with a dose of comedy along the way. The perfect send off to #Greenbuild17. Thank you, @neiltyson
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ICYMI!.President Barack Obama announced as keynote speaker for #Greenbuild19. “A Conversation with President Barack Obama” will be on Wednesday, Nov. 20. More information and registration:
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Ahead of #Greenbuild18, we want to learn what inspires you!. What does green building mean to you? What do you want to see change? How will your contributions make the world a better place to live?. Share your images and stories with us using #gblittlewonders.
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#GBCI announces new tech. organization: @arcplatform, for #building performance in the green industry. #Greenbuild16
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It's #WorldWildlifeConservationDay! Learn about the #LEED credits that help protect important ecosystems and the wildlife who live there:
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USGBC announces expansion of the LEED for Cities and Communities Program with a new $500,000 grant from @BankofAmerica. This will support 20 more U.S. cities + communities in addressing climate change, resilience + social equity challenges through #LEED.
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Want to give another shoutout to our host city & long list of incredible sponsors; without whom, none of #Greenbuild16 would be possible!
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