An Introduction to the An Introduction to the U.S. Green Building CouncilU.S. Green Building Council
and theand the LEEDLEEDTM Green BuildingGreen Building
Rating SystemRating System
U.S. Green Building CouncilU.S. Green Building Council
The nation’s foremost coalition of leaders The nation’s foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work. and healthy places to live and work.
The organization’s purpose is to:The organization’s purpose is to: •• IntegrateIntegrate building industry sectorsbuilding industry sectors •• LeadLead market transformationmarket transformation •• EducateEducate owners and practitionersowners and practitioners
U.S. Green Building CouncilU.S. Green Building Council
National nonprofit organization based in National nonprofit organization based in Washington, DCWashington, DC Diverse membership of organizationsDiverse membership of organizations ConsensusConsensus–drivendriven CommitteeCommittee–based product developmentbased product development Developer and administrator of the Developer and administrator of the LEEDLEEDTMTM Green Building Rating SystemGreen Building Rating System
What is “Green” Design?What is “Green” Design?
Design and construction practices that Design and construction practices that significantly reduce or eliminate the significantly reduce or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on the negative impact of buildings on the environment and occupants in five broad environment and occupants in five broad areas:areas:
Sustainable site planning Sustainable site planning Safeguarding water and water efficiency Safeguarding water and water efficiency Energy efficiency and renewable energyEnergy efficiency and renewable energy Conservation of materials and resourcesConservation of materials and resources Indoor environmental qualityIndoor environmental quality
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