U.S. Green Building Council

Jan 27, 2022

Oregon ranks in top 10 in nation for green building leadership

Oregon ranks eighth among the top states for green building leadership, according to the U.S. Green Building Council's annual Top 10 LEED States.

Aug 10, 2018

Planning under way for first Sustainable Building Week

The inaugural Sustainable Building Week, planned for this fall, was born out of organizers鈥� desire to restore Portland鈥檚 reputation as a green industry leader.

Nov 4, 2015

Group recognizing sustainability in parking

The Green Parking Council recently announced that seven U.S. sites became the first to receive Green Garage status. The certification recognizes sustainability in parking structures and the like.

Oct 5, 2015

LEED losing its luster in Portland

Many developers, architects and builders are no longer as enamored with LEED as they once were.

Jan 23, 2012

Oregon no longer a leader in LEED

Oregon, for years touted as a national leader in green construction, recently slipped out of the list of top 10 states for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design projects.

Oct 4, 2011

Congress Center gets LEED gold for operations and maintenance

Congress Center, a 23-story office building in downtown Portland, earned recognition from the U.S. Green Building Council for improvements in its operations and maintenance, Shorenstein Properties LLC announced.

Sep 20, 2011

Buildings can now get LEED credit for fewer dead birds

A move by the U.S. Green Building Council may lead more architects to consult the Audubon Society of Portland, a group dedicated to improving bird safety. The USGBC is adding a bird-safety credit to its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating system, and some observers contend this will influence architects鈥� building designs.

Sep 6, 2011