The U.S. Green Building Council is one of the nation’s leading authorities on efficient building design. Using breakthroughs in science, technology and building operations, the council is not only able to define what an environmentally efficient building is, but also how to quantify characteristics like productivity increase, environmental performance and occupant well-being; intangible values that were once thought immeasurable.

The USGBC’s strength lies in the diversity of its membership. To provide a balanced approach supporting the entire building industry, the council gets help from all areas of private and nonprofit institutions within the building industry, including:

• Architects
• Engineers
• Consultants
• Attorneys
• Product Manufacturers
• State & Local Governments
• Universities

For more information on the U.S. Green Building Council, go to their website at: www.usgbc.org .