The green building sector is outpacing overall construction growth in the U.S. and will account for more than 2.3 million American jobs this year, according to a new study.
Five building industry groups have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of Standard 189.1, the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) and the LEED green building program.
The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council has teamed up with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) to educate young people on sustainability.
WPL Publishing will kick off a four-part webinar series to help people prepare for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Associate exam.
The USGBC has released its 2011 list of top 10 states for LEED®-certified commercial and institutional green buildings per capita, based on the U.S. 2010 Census information. The District of Columbia leads the nation, with more than 31 sq ft of LEED-certified space per person in 2011, with Colorado being the leading state, with 2.74 sq ft per person in 2011.