U.S. Green Building Council

Certification guides support the LEED process.

A LEED credential denotes proficiency in today’s sustainable design, construction and operations standards. More than 203,000 professionals have earned a LEED credential to help advance their careers.

LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the most widely used green building rating system. Available for virtually all buildings, communities and homes, LEED provides a framework to create healthy, efficient and cost-saving buildings.

LEED Week highlights the global impact of LEED practitioners and certification updates.

Incentives and policy support for green buildings

LEED certification benefits people and the environment.

Transforming how our buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated to create thriving, healthy, equitable, and resilient places that advance human and environmental wellbeing.

Acoustical engineers and consultants, also called sound engineering technicians and architectural acousticians, help design buildings to best carry sound or work with construction teams to minimize noise pollution from their projects.

Architects plan and design all forms of buildings, including green buildings. Architects are responsible for the overall look of buildings, but must ensure they are functional, safe, and economical, and suit the needs of the people who use them.

Architectural lighting designers develop the concepts, plans, and specifications for indoor and outdoor lighting systems for the built environment.

USGBC members offer products and services for sustainable building projects.

Support the green building movement and USGBC through individual membership.

USGBC members drive the organization’s focus on green building initiatives.

USGBC Faculty Application USGBC Faculty is a global network of credible, qualified instructors, teachers, facilitators and practitioners with deep expertise in and passion for sustainability that cuts across sectors, cultures and geographies.

Creating a better future through green building

Advocate for government policies that support sustainable, healthy, and resilient buildings and communities.

USGBC has four new LEED pilot credits that outline sustainable best practices that align with public health and industry guidelines related to cleaning and disinfecting, workplace re-occupancy, HVAC and plumbing operations.

USGBC promotes green building to improve quality of life.

USGBC uses LEED to foster sustainable and responsible building practices.