The Annual Casino Night Celebration has been rescheduled for December 11, 2008. Visit our Calendar for details!

Welcome to the U.S. Green Building Council-Greater Houston Area Chapter

The USGBC-GHAC is a cross-cultural 501-C3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the construction of eco-friendly, energy-efficient, high-performance buildings, schools and homes.The organization represents men, women, students and children from a variety of backgrounds who have joined together to change the expectations that Gulf Coast residents have of their buildings and the environment they live in.

The Greater Houston Area Chapter works with regional government agencies, businesses, and institutions to stimulate and support green building practices. The chapter is leading the way in connecting environmental stewardship and sound business practices within the local building industry. We offer educational programs to the building industry and public at large, in order to grow both local expertise and the green building market.

The chapter has several initiatives, collaborations, opportunities and functions designed to educate and promote the mission of USGBC. We welcome you to learn more about them as you peruse the website and you are always invited to attend any event to learn more.

Join the largest building market transformation affecting the Gulf Coast Region and the State of Texas today.

Sincerely,

The Board of Directors of the U.S. Green Building Council-Greater Houston Area

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Lights Out Houston Click hear to learn about the Lights Out Houston initiative, and to join this commitment to energy conservation! By turning off the lights when personnel is not present, Lights Out Houston weekend is estimated to save a total of about $55,000 or 495,000 kilowatt hours of electricity, enough to power 35 homes for a year.

Gulf Coast Green Competition 2008 GCG Competition. Showcasing University of Houston Students that created systems for homes in the gulf coast region made from 95% post-consumer waste.

Hines Sets New Bar for ´Green´ Buildings in Southern California New Buildings in San Diego and Irvine Receive Multiple Certifications on Same Day

City of Houston

Application for Green Building Tax Abatement in Harris County

USGBC visits with Ask Me How Home Show Listen to USGBC directors, supporters and collaborators visit with hosts of Ask Me How Home Show, 100.7-FM radio. The radio broadcasts can be downloaded as MP3s.

FOX news coverage of USGBC-Houston and Wine and Food Week Enjoy this fast-paced interview on Fox News in the Morning among Executive Director Lora-Marie Bernard and KRIV anchors Jose Grinan and Sibila Vargas. The three chatted about the WFW collaboration, the EGB Green Maze at Natural Street @ Market Street and about Houston´s LEED Buildings.

Houston-Galveston Area Council The chapter is collaborating with the Houston-Galveston Area Council to promote the construction of green schools throughout the Gulf Coast Region.