LEED^® Resources

» U.S. Green Building Council

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC^®) was founded by David Gottfried in 1993. The USGBC is a non-profit trade organization that promotes sustainability in how buildings are designed, built and operated. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED^®) Green Building Rating systems were introduced in 1994 and are now used in over 100 countries as a credible green building standard.

» Green Building Certification Institute

The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) was established in January 2008. GBCI currently manages the (LEED) Building Certification and the LEED AP Professional Accreditation processes for individuals via exams and credentialing maintenance classes.

» LEED Online Version 3

LEEDonline V3 is an online data entry tool where all LEED projects are registered, monitored, evaluated and awarded LEED certification at Silver, Gold and Platinum levels.

» Green Exam Academy

The Green Exam Academy (formerly known as IntheLEED) provides a variety of resources to study for all the LEED exam tracks.

» National Center for Craftsmanship

The National Center for Craftsmanship (NCC) is a 501(C)(3) Non-Profit Organization Dedicated to the Preservation, Enhancement, and Sustainability of Quality Craftsmanship. Working with industry, institutional, and government partners, the Center provides education, training, community service, and research to support the retention and extension of craft skills at the local, regional and national levels.