USGBC BUILDING EARNS FIRST PLATINUM RATING UNDER UPDATED LEED SYSTEM

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 20 - The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has achieved the Platinum certification of its new Washington, D.C., headquarters -- making it the first project to certify under the latest version of the LEED green building rating system.

This occasion also marks the official opening of its new headquarters, which opened in March 2009. The ... Log in to view the full text.