Tag: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

New Guide Explores Green Buildings as Catalyst for Sustainable Finance

By Joe Bebon, Editor Sep 19, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Sep 19, 2025

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the global developer of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification program, has released a guide on how green rating systems can accelerate sustainable finance by increasing confidence in performance outcomes while lowering transaction costs. Titled “Green Building & Sustainable Finance: Accessing Capital to Accelerate Market Transformation,” the guide covers […]

New Orleans Convention Center Earns Rare Second LEED Gold Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Sep 4, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Sep 4, 2025

In recognition of its sustainability achievements, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) has earned its second Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification, making it one of only two convention centers in the country to be certified Gold twice in a row. LEED is a globally recognized building rating system […]

Aloha, Sustainability! Hilton Renovation in Hawaii Earns Green Building Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 19, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Aug 19, 2025

Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort announced that its newly renovated Tapa Tower has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This marks the first LEED-certified tower within the Park Hotels & Resorts portfolio, an independent spin-off from hospitality giant Hilton. “We see the achievement of this LEED […]

Milwaukee Bucks’ Arena Scores Top Green Building Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jun 3, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jun 3, 2025

Fiserv Forum, home of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The facility joins Portland’s Moda Center as one of only two NBA arenas to achieve Platinum certification under LEED v4.1 for Operations and Maintenance (O+M) and now represents […]

Georgia College Earns Top LEED Green Building Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor May 12, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: May 12, 2025

Agnes Scott College’s Main Hall—an iconic building that has served as the architectural centerpiece of the Decatur, Ga.-based college since 1891—has been certified LEED Platinum, the highest level in the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification rating system. Following a renovation project, Main Hall now joins Rebekah Scott Hall as the college’s second building […]

U.S. Green Building Council Finalizes New LEED v5 Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Apr 28, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Apr 28, 2025

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has officially launched LEED v5, the latest version of its flagship LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building certification program. The USGBC released the first draft of the highly anticipated update in late 2023. In 2024, the group held two public comment periods, receiving more than 7,000 […]

Grand Prix Plaza Races Toward Sustainability with LEED Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 19, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Mar 19, 2025

Grand Prix Plaza, home of the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix, has been awarded LEED Silver certification for new construction by the U.S. Green Building Council. This milestone underscores Las Vegas Grand Prix Inc.’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is among the most widely used […]

Ritz-Carlton Renovation Earns LEED Green Building Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Feb 4, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Feb 4, 2025

Who says going green can’t be fancy and stylish? The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, a luxury resort on Florida’s Paradise Coast, has received LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its Vanderbilt Tower. As one of the world’s most widely used green building rating systems, the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification underscores the resort’s […]

Top 10 States for LEED-Certified Green Buildings in 2024

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jan 29, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jan 29, 2025

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released its annual Top 10 list of U.S. states LEED-ing the way on green buildings, with Massachusetts taking the top spot in 2024. The USGBC ranking is based on LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified gross square footage per capita over the past year. The LEED rating system […]

Maryland School District Touts LEED Green Building Certification

By Joe Bebon, Editor Jan 13, 2025 Design and Construction

Updated: Jan 13, 2025

Calvert County Public Schools in Maryland announced that its new Beach Elementary School building has been awarded LEED Silver status in recognition of the sustainable practices used during construction. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and is among the most widely used green building […]