USGBC of Alabama
USGBC of Alabama is the Alabama chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, an organization that promotes sustainable construction practices through its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification program. The program certifies professionals in the design and construction fields for their expertise in green building principles and reviews specific building projects for compliance with the ratings requirements. USGBC of Alabama also conducts public education and outreach efforts to promote understanding of sustainable construction issues.
The Alabama chapter has four branch offices. The Birmingham offices is headed by John Roper and based at the Alagasco Center for Energy Technology at 20 20th Street South. Other branches are located on Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, and at Auburn University.
LEED certified projects
Platinum
Gold
- Alabama Power Company 9D Classroom, 2009
- Armed Forces Reserve Center, 20th Special Forces Group, 5700 East Lake Boulevard, 2013
- Alagasco Center for Energy Technology, 20 20th Street South 2011
- Habitat for Humanity Builder Blitz, 2011, 2012, 2013
- B. L. Harbert International offices, 2014
- Robins & Morton corporate office, 2010
- Phelan Flats, apartment renovation, 2010
- Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve Tree Top Nature Center, 2011
- Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children, 2013
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport terminal modernization, 2014
Silver
- Birmingham Social Security Administration Center
- Colonial Center at Brookwood Village
- Dunn Building Company offices
- Homewood Middle School
- Stewart Perry Construction offices
- Westin Birmingham
Certified
- CitiFinancial North America (CFNA) office
- Hilltop Montessori School
- Lakeshore Foundation dormitory renovations
- Melaver Inc. offices
- Brasfield & Gorrie office building
- Seltzer residence
- The Store, convenience store
Designed for accreditation
- Bank of Tuscaloosa Plaza
- Birmingham Regional Intermodal Facility
- Birmingham Veterans Administration Primary Care Annex
- Green Resource Center for Alabama, office renovation
- John Hudson residence, residential remodeling
- Vestavia Hills Public Library
External links
- USGBC of Alabama website