U.S. Green Building Council

U.S. Green Building Council

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit organization composed of leaders from across the building industry working to advance buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. USGBC’s vision is that buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation

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