At one time or another, we’ve all dreamed of escaping civilization, of finding a quiet, idyllic spot untouched by industry, and simply enjoying the beauty and magnificence of the natural world around us.

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), the organization that certifies LEED green building projects globally, announced that Savona, Italy, is the first LEED  certified city in Europe.

After a three-year process of open dialogue and consensus-based decision making, Green Building Initiative is nearing the end of a process that will result in an update to its American National Standard, which was finalized in 2010 and informed the creation of the 2013 version of Green Globes.

A webinar titled "A Special Resilient Housing Primer" airs Thursday, April 5, 2 p.m. EST.

The U.S. Green Building Council, creators of the LEED green building program, with support from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, announced a new grant program designed to recognize the sustainability and green building achievements of U.S. cities pursuing LEED for Cities certification.

The design for Sarasota's Audubon Nature Center has earned Zero Net Energy Building Certification from the New Buildings Institute.

Green Seal, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Doug Gatlin as chief executive officer. 

Mirabella was named 2017 "Power Builder of the Year" by the USGBC for efforts in building most environmentally sustainable homes in Florida.