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The Albion Millworks is a member of the US Green Building Council and a LEED Accredited Professional. Based in Washington DC, the Council is the active force in the vital dialogue between environmental voices, construction businesses, manufacturers and government. We are constantly reviewing products and proceedures with the goal of bringing sanity and sustainability into the building profession.
Because of the high impact of commercial growth on all our lives, our focus has been on dealing with opportunities and challenges created in this arena. In general, the commercial or government building is a longer term investment than the average residential home and the inherent eco-problems demand our attention. That said, it is my personal goal to bring innovation to the average remodel or residential addition. I believe that innovations for large applications can be modified for use in home environments and still be cost effective. So...USGBC will soon be unveiling their LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards for residential building.
The biggest challenge is breaking out of the prior bad habits and traditions which, up to now, have been leading us away from common sense building, efficiency and harmonious living.
Richard
Peden
Owner The Albion Millworks
RECENT
NEWS
This has been very exciting
with the CA Governor's signing of the Green Building Executive Order which
mandates the design, construction and operation of all
new and renovated state-owned facilities paid for with state funds as “LEED
Silver” or higher certified buildings.
If history is any indication, California will again lead the nation in design innovation.
Greenbuild
Conference
A great
yearly event with the topic of accelerating green communities. Visit the
website at USGBC or Greenbuild.
What's
New...
USGBC Awarded 2006 Patron Prize by USGBC
USGBC was recently awarded ASID's 2006 Patron Prize for its contributions
to education and design in the U.S.
Webcast: "No Brainers" for
Your Next Green Project
Join BD+C magazine and USGBC on March 29 for a webcast on how technology
and common sense can make your next project greener, plus the latest
updates on LEED for Homes and Neighborhood Development.
USGBC
Member Magazine Wins Neal Award
GreenSource Magagzine has been awarded the prestigious Neal Award for
Best Start-Up Publication.
Bank of America Commits
to LEED
As part of a $20 billion environmental initiative, USGBC member
Bank of America has committed to achieving LEED certification
for all
new construction
of office facilities and banking centers.
Read More…
USGBC to
Purchase First Green Bonds
USGBC is planning to purchase one of the first federally sanctioned
Green Bonds being sold on Wall Street. The AAA-rated bonds
are the first of
$2 billion allocated by the U.S. Treasury to fund four large
green building projects around the country.
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More…
David Suzuki
Keynote Video Now Online
Download David Suzuki's inspiring keynote address from Member
Day 2006. Read More… Help Us Enhance the USGBC Web Site
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us how we can make your online experience better.
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MISSION
STATEMENT
The U.S. Green Building Council is the nation's foremost coalition of leaders
from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally
responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work.
The resources required for creating, operating, and replenishing our current level of infrastructure are enormous, yet the resources available for such activity are diminishing. To remain competitive and to continue to expand and produce profits in the future, the building industry must address the economic and environmental consequences of its actions. This need is driving the building industry to develop and market products that are more environmentally and economically viable.
The Council has grown to more than 800 leading international organizations including: product manufacturers such as United Technologies/Carrier, Herman Miller, and Armstrong World Industries; environmental leaders such as the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Rocky Mountain Institute, and the Audubon Society; building and design professionals such as the American Society of Interior Designers and the American Institute of Architects; retailers and building owners such as the Gap and Target Stores; as well as financial industry leaders such as the Bank of America.
The mission
of this unprecedented coalition is to accelerate the adoption of green building
practices, technologies, policies, and standards.
Membership
Categories
Building Product Manufacturers
Building Owners, Managers, Users, and Brokers
Financial and Insurance Firms
Professional Societies
Design, Architectural, Engineering and Technical Firms
Contractors and Builders
Environmental Groups
Utilities
Universities and Technical Research Institutes
State, Local, and Federal Governments
Building Control Service Contractors and Manufacturers
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