Many businesses and individuals are taking steps to incorporate environmental sustainability into the workplace and home. The residential and commercial building industries are quickly moving towards green building practices.

The US Green Building Council is working to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated. With increasing public awareness of the decline of our environment’s health, the US Green Building Council has seen membership skyrocket over the past five years. Members include companies, organizations, architects, builders, and contractors.

Green building has proven benefits including verified performance in energy savings, increased value of properties, improved risk management, and enhanced productivity.