USGBC Names 16 Local Governments to 2025 LEED for Cities Certification Cohort
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced the 16 local governments selected to participate in the 2025 LEED for Cities Certification Cohort.
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Washington State University Life Sciences Building Strikes LEED Gold
Washington State University Vancouver’s Life Sciences Building recently achieved LEED Gold status from the U.S. Green Building Council, one of the highest honors in the green rating system used across the globe.
LEED Certification of Commercial Properties Sees Big Post-Covid Increase
The Covid-19 pandemic changed the way many people in the United States work, shifting numerous companies to remote and hybrid operations and—for a time—pushing commercial real estate vacancies (specifically office buildings) to nearly 20% at the end of 2023. However, as companies begin to rebalance hybrid work and bring more operations back to the office, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) reports that interest in its LEED for Operations and Maintenance (O+M) certification has increased significantly.
Saudi Arabian Hospital Earns Prestigious LEED Platinum Certification
The new Almoosa Rehabilitation Hospital in Almutayrifi, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, has been awarded LEED v4 BD+C Healthcare Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the organization’s highest level of recognition for sustainable building design and construction.
U.S. Green Building Council Reflects on Long-Term LEED Impacts
In November, the USGBC released the LEED Impact Report highlighting progress the council has achieved over the past 30 year and the significant role that green building has played in achieving global sustainability goals.
Georgetown University Ranked No. 1 for Green Schools in the U.S.
The report listed 25 universities and colleges in the U.S. that prioritize sustainability and reduction in carbon footprint.
Loyola Medical Research Center Receives LEED Gold Certification
Loyola Medical Research Center opened in April 2016 on the university’s Health Sciences Division campus in Maywood, Ill.
Big River Steel Mill is First Steel Production Facility to be LEED-Certified
Big River Steel Mill in Osceola, Ark., announced at its grand opening ceremony on March 1 that it had achieved LEED certification.
Massachusetts Ranked No. 1 State for LEED-Certified Buildings
The USGBC has ranked Massachusetts No. 1 for LEED-certified buildings based on the total square feet of LEED-certified space per resident.
San Diego State University Receives LEED Double Platinum Status
San Diego State University received LEED Double Platinum certification status for its new Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union.