US Green Building Council
Hearst Tower (New York City) - Awarded by the LEED program for its environmentally friendly construction
The US Green Building Council ( USGBC ) is a non-profit organization founded in 1993 by Mike Italiano, David Gottfried and Rick Fedrizzi in Washington, DC. The non-profit organization is committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly energy concepts in buildings.
The USGBC is best known for developing the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) system; a gathering that supports the sustainable building industry, including environmentally friendly materials, sustainable architectural techniques and public relations.
The USGBC has more than 15,000 member organizations in all branches of the construction industry.
In 2014 she received the Champions of Earth Award .