Venues hosting the 2026 World Cup must meet high standards to obtain environmental certifications, but FIFA also requires ...

Through LEED, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) helps leaders worldwide commit to a smarter, sustainable, and more prosperous future where eco-friendly buildings and communities are the standard ...

Most of the stadiums for this year’s FIFA World Cup have achieved green building status after a push for certification in the ...

The term “going green” is gaining favor with a growing number of companies. Look no further than “green” certification plaques displayed outside buildings, or the litany of products on store shelves ...

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification is offered to new or existing buildings that adhere to strict guidelines for environmental responsibility by using less water and ...

In an effort to accelerate sustainable development around the world, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building program, announced today a new campaign offering free ...

Massachusetts tops the ranking of last year's “top 10 states for green building,” followed by Illinois and New York, according to the U.S. Green Building Council, which developed the popular LEED ...

Yesterday I wrote an article discussing the woes that the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, rating system has been facing the past few months. My ...

Short for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, LEED certification means that a building has met certain standards for energy-efficient, environmentally friendly design. The LEED program was ...

How much does it really cost to earn LEED certification for commercial construction? In a new report, the folks at BuildingGreen.com outline what building green really costs, and where individual ...