USGBC Live is the leading event for the future of buildings, cities and communities. Content at USGBC Live shares how to implement LEED, offers networking opportunities beyond the event to meet others in the industry, reveals new green building strategies that help with real world issues and explores the latest in green building technology platforms, including updates to LEED. Rev. Mariama White-Hammond, Chief of Environment, Energy, and Open Space with the City of Boston joins us for our closing session. As Chief, Rev. White-Hammond oversees policy and programs on energy, climate change, sustainability, historic preservation and open space and has extensive background embedding equity and environmental justice into Boston's communities. We’ll explore innovative city initiatives including the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) to set carbon targets for existing large buildings, the Net Zero Carbon Zoning initiative, and a city-led youth green jobs program.

USGBC Live is the leading event for the future of buildings, cities and communities. Content at USGBC Live shares how to implement LEED, offers networking opportunities beyond the event to meet others in the industry, reveals new green building strategies that help with real world issues and explores the latest in green building technology platforms, including updates to LEED. We are at a crossroads – one path is green and lush, the other, charred. Economist, Water Protector, and Author, Winona LaDuke will share why a just transition through equitable access and mindful sustainability actions will build a green economy. Winona will explore how honoring natural biodiversity, increasing access to renewable energy, designing zero-carbon intentions, and delivering on intergenerational equity will collectively support our economic prosperity. Because when we put our heads together, and choose the green path, we will deliver a more peaceful and prosperous future for all.

USGBC Live is the leading event for the future of buildings, cities and communities. Content at USGBC Live shares how to implement LEED, offers networking opportunities beyond the event to meet others in the industry, reveals new green building strategies that help with real world issues and explores the latest in green building technology platforms, including updates to LEED. Greening our Economy: Perspectives on Equitable and Innovative Urban Development with Channon Lemon, Monte Hillemen, and Natalie Self. Our communities are constantly evolving and the way they are designed and developed plots the course for the health, sustainability, resiliency, and equitable access of those the community serves. Large scale projects not only provide an opportunity for economic growth and spark excitement but can have several ripple effects that spinoff smaller projects and the potential to collectively change the community moving forward. This session will bring together three leaders to share their perspectives on how developments can change the course of the communities they are designed within. We will explore how engaging stakeholders through the process can lead to positive impact, discuss the hard questions and learn how these leaders are addressing gentrification, green and healthy job creation and how the introduction of new community developments can underpin the creation of a local green economy.

References to "ESG"—or environmental, social and governance factors—are everywhere you look these days. What does ESG mean, and why does it matter? Recent economic, public health and social justice crises have intensified the already surging interest in ESG. Learn more about how green building and ESG work together.

Hear from three organizations that embody their ESG commitments and goals through building design and operations.

Green building leadership is not marked by a single moment in time – it is an ongoing and evolving commitment to performance. Learn why making an investment in ESG strategies including sustainability and health gives enterprise returns, ongoing operational savings and improves health and wellbeing.

Ranya Metwalli Shields, a sustainability specialist, describes her career pathway, recommendations for getting into the field and insights about what’s ahead. Learn more about Ranya at https://www.usgbc.org/people/ranya-metwalli/0010206893 and explore more green building careers at https://green-careers.usgbc.org/.

USGBC asked LEED Technical Advisory Group (TAG) members what they thought was most critical to bring about a regenerative future. Here is what Greg Collins, chair of the Energy and Atmosphere TAG, had to say.

USGBC asked LEED Technical Advisory Group (TAG) members what they thought was most critical to bring about a regenerative future. Here is what Patrick Boyle, chair of the Water Efficiency TAG, had to say.

USGBC asked LEED Technical Advisory Group (TAG) members what they thought was most critical to bring about a regenerative future. Here is what Neil Rosen, vice chair of the Indoor Environmental Quality TAG, had to say.

USGBC asked LEED Technical Advisory Group (TAG) members what they thought was most critical to bring about a regenerative future. Here is what William Paddock, chair of the Materials and Resources TAG, had to say.

USGBC asked LEED Technical Advisory Group (TAG) members what they thought was most critical to bring about a regenerative future. Here is what Peter Stair, chair of the Location and Planning TAG, had to say.

USGBC asked LEED Technical Advisory Group (TAG) members what they thought was most critical to bring about a regenerative future. Here is what Carrie Havey, chair of the Sustainable Sites TAG, had to say.

Lisa Stanley (Director, Technical Solutions at USGBC) talks about the differences between LEED 2009 and LEED v4.1, the impactful changes, and how to transition your project, in this webinar recorded on Oct 15, 2020. Check out additional resources to support this session on Education @USGBC.

Listen to Daryn Cline (Director, Environmental Technologies, EVAPCO, Inc.) discuss the LEED Safety First pilot credit: Building Water System Recommissioning.

Listen to Steve Ashkin (Founder and President, The Ashkin Group) discuss occupants and the LEED Safety First pilot credit: Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Space.

Listen to Steve Ashkin (Founder and President, The Ashkin Group) discuss training personnel as part of the LEED Safety First pilot credit: Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Space.

Listen to Steve Ashkin (Founder and President, The Ashkin Group) discuss using the LEED Safety First pilot credit: Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Space.

Listen to Steve Ashkin (Founder and President, The Ashkin Group) provide an overview of the LEED Safety First pilot credit: Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Space.

Listen to Larissa Oaks (USGBC’s indoor environmental quality specialist) answer the question, “How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the indoor environmental sector, and what can we do about it in LEED?” Access COVID-19 resources at usgbc.org/about/covid-19-resources.

Listen to Wes Sullens (USGBC’s director, materials and resources) answer the question, “How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the materials and resources sector, and what can we do about it in LEED?​” Access COVID-19 resources at usgbc.org/about/covid-19-resources.

Listen to Emma Hughes (USGBC’s LEED project manager) answer the question, “How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the energy sector, and what can we do about it in LEED?​” Access COVID-19 resources at usgbc.org/about/covid-19-resources.

Listen to Emma Hughes (USGBC’s LEED project manager) answer the question, “How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the water sector, and what can we do about it in LEED?​” Access COVID-19 resources at usgbc.org/about/covid-19-resources.

Listen to Karema Seliem (USGBC’s LEED specialist, sustainable sites) answer the question, “How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the sites sector, and what can we do about it in LEED?​” Access COVID-19 resources at usgbc.org/about/covid-19-resources.

Listen to Kurt Steiner (USGBC’s LEED specialist, location and transportation) answer the question, “How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the location and transportation sector and what can we do about it in LEED?​” Access COVID-19 resources at usgbc.org/about/covid-19-resources.

The LEED Today and Tomorrow series will tell the story of why LEED matters and how LEED v4.1 lays the groundwork for future change. This session speaks with two LEED experts at USGBC: Larissa Oaks, indoor environmental quality specialist and Dhvani Parikh, toxicologist and materials specialist. Find the whole series and earn GBCI CE credit on Education @USGBC at https://www.usgbc.org/education.

The LEED Today and Tomorrow series will tell the story of why LEED matters and how LEED v4.1 lays the groundwork for future change. This session speaks with two LEED experts at USGBC: Larissa Oaks, indoor environmental quality specialist and Dhvani Parikh, toxicologist and materials specialist. Find the whole series and earn GBCI CE credit on Education @USGBC at https://www.usgbc.org/education. Listen to part 2 at https://soundcloud.com/usgbc/leed-today-and-tomorrow-4.

The LEED Today and Tomorrow series will tell the story of why LEED matters and how LEED v4.1 lays the groundwork for future change. This session speaks with Emma Hughes, project manager for LEED at USGBC. Find the whole series and earn GBCI CE credit on Education @USGBC at https://www.usgbc.org/education.

The LEED Today and Tomorrow series will tell the story of why LEED matters and how LEED v4.1 lays the groundwork for future change. This session speaks with Emma Hughes, project manager for LEED at USGBC. Find the whole series and earn GBCI CE credit on Education @USGBC at https://www.usgbc.org/education. Listen to part 2 at https://soundcloud.com/usgbc/leed-today-and-tomorrow-3.

The LEED Today and Tomorrow series will tell the story of why LEED matters and how LEED v4.1 lays the groundwork for future change. This session speaks with Wes Sullens, director, materials and resources for LEED at USGBC. Find the whole series and earn GBCI CE credit on Education @USGBC at https://www.usgbc.org/education.

The LEED Today and Tomorrow series will tell the story of why LEED matters and how LEED v4.1 lays the groundwork for future change. This session speaks with Emma Hughes, project manager for LEED at USGBC. Find the whole series and earn GBCI CE credit on Education @USGBC at https://www.usgbc.org/education.

The LEED Today and Tomorrow series will tell the story of why LEED matters and how LEED v4.1 lays the groundwork for future change. This session speaks with Karema Seliem, LEED specialist for sustainable sites at USGBC. Find the whole series and earn GBCI CE credit on Education @USGBC at https://www.usgbc.org/education.

The LEED Today and Tomorrow series will tell the story of why LEED matters and how LEED v4.1 lays the groundwork for future change. This session speaks with Kurt Steiner, LEED specialist for location and transportation at USGBC. Find the whole series and earn GBCI CE credit on Education @USGBC at https://www.usgbc.org/education.

Season two of Built for Health is made possible by Kaiser Permanente. Together We Thrive.

Season two of Built for Health is made possible by Kaiser Permanente. Together We Thrive.

Season two of Built for Health is made possible by Kaiser Permanente. Together We Thrive.

Season two of Built for Health is made possible by Kaiser Permanente. Together We Thrive.

Season two of Built for Health is made possible by Kaiser Permanente. Together We Thrive.

Built for Health: Public Spaces and Urban Design by USGBC

Built for Health: Nutrition and Food Production by USGBC

Built for Health: Light by USGBC

Built for Health: Acoustics and Sound by USGBC

Built for Health: Fitness and Motion by USGBC

Built for Health: Biophilia by USGBC

Built for Health: Air Quality by USGBC

Changemakers: Jackie Henke—A Commitment to Innovation by USGBC

Changemakers: Shawn Hunter - Lifecycle Assessment by USGBC

Becoming content experts with the LEED Green Associate credential by USGBC