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USGBC is committed to working with the commercial real estate market to accelerate the adoption and business advantages of green building, in both new and existing buildings as well as in tenant spaces. From hotels and retail stores, to corporate workplaces and diverse real estate investors, this community commands over 67% of the existing buildings market, representing a tremendous opportunity to bring green building to all our communities through businesses large and small.

Through support and ongoing development of tools and resources tailored to the Commercial Real Estate market, USGBC seeks to increase the knowledge, financial incentives, and implementation of green building. USGBC understands that green building can be environmentally sustainable only if it is financially sustainable so we are working to continually provide resources aimed at aligning green building with business and investment objectives. 

These resources represent opportunities to integrate green building into your business, whether it be a single building or your entire portfolio. We are constantly striving to add additional resources to best serve your needs so please let us know of other ways we can help.   

Featured: - Green Office Guide


Green Office Guide: Integrating LEED Into Your Leasing Process
Green Office Guide: Integrating LEED Into Your Leasing Process

This resource will help office tenants integrate green decision-making throughout the leasing process- encompassing team selection, site selection, negotiations, lease language, build-out and the tenant's ongoing operations within the leased space. Buy Now »

USGBC hosted an informative one-hour webcast highlighting the main content of the Green Office Guide  featuring three of its authors. View the free webcast»

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Sustainable Suite Design Competition
A competition for interior designers to showcase the best green hospitality design strategies.
New! Practical Strategies in Green Building: Retail
Green strategies used by projects that have achieved LEED certification.
Portfolio Program
Steamline the LEED certification process with USGBC's Portfolio Program.
LEED Rating System
Learn about which LEED Rating System will work best for your project or company.
Featured: LEED for Retail
LEED Policy Adoptions and Incentives
Search local, state, and federal policies that incent green building and LEED.
Case Studies
Search for in-depth examples of best practices and lessons learned by different organizations and buildings.
Short examples: Project Profiles
Studies and Statistics
Green buildings don't have to cost a penny more.
Recently Added: GSA: Seven Cost Effective Strategies
Featured: Cost Analysis of Whole Buildings
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Course Catalog
Find in-person and online courses designed to increase knowledge of LEED and green building best practices.
Presentations
Access materials to educate yourself and others about green buildings.
From the Inside: USGBC's Director of Commercial Real Estate
Commercial Property News: Blog
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to questions you may have.
Featured: LEED for Retail
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