US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL (USGBC)
The USGBC is a non-profit composed of leaders from every sector of the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work. The U.S. Green Building Council’s core purpose is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated, in order to enable an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.
We are a member of the US Green Building Council. As a USGBC member we have the opportunity to build relationships with industry leaders, share information regarding best practices, and play an active role in the advocacy for green building issues and helping build clients’ awareness. We are quite familiar with the LEED rating system.
Benefits of Green Building
Environmental Benefits:
- Reduce environmental impacts
- Enhance and protect ecosystems and biodiversity
- Improve air and water quality
- Reduce solid waste
- Conserve natural resources
Physical Benefits:
- High performance green buildings
- Improved aesthetics
- Improved function
Economic Benefits
- Reduction of gas, electric, and water bills
- Reduce operating and maintenance costs
- Enhance asset value and profits
- Improve employee productivity and satisfaction
- Optimize life-cycle economic performance
- Improve real estate value
Health and Community Benefits:
- Improve air, thermal, and acoustic
- Enhance occupant comfort and health
- Minimize strain on local infrastructure
- Contribute to overall quality of life