USGBC and LEED

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The paper discusses the functions of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) which describes itself as a "non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings accessible to everyone within a generation," (USGBC). The USGBC functions mainly as a trade organization, meaning that membership is comprised mainly of individuals, corporations, and government agencies with an interest in building construction, real estate development, and related areas. The paper notes that members work together toward developing and implementing environmentally sound and sustainable building construction and maintenance practices. The paper discusses how the USGBC and LEED work by improving local economies and environments simultaneously.

From the Paper:

"Making green building practices economically feasible is therefore one of the main functions of the USGBC. To increase demand for environmentally sustainable building products, the USGBC helps promote sustainable construction as a cost-effective means of developing real estate in the long term. Another way the USGBC can ensure economic as well as environmental sustainability in the building industry is by lobbying. Governmental regulations may impact the future of building practices, and so the USGBC encourages developers to prepare for eventual shifts in the political, legal, and social climates that affect the industry."

Sample of Sources Used:

• "About USGBC." Retrieved May 26, 2008 from http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=124
• "LEED." Retrieved May 26, 2008 from v
• "USGBC." Retrieved May 26, 2008 from http://www.usgbc.org/Default.aspx

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