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The U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan (USGBC-WM) thrives on volunteerism.  It’s the passionate people who give their time and experience to the mission of creating a sustainable community…

The U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan is proud to present Catalyst Partners with the 2019 Outstanding Green Building Award. When one thinks of their ideal workplace, they may…

In the face of constraints such as the built environment, movement of people, and urban traffic flow, Circuit West has shown the true spirit of innovation.  A project of Consumers…

The U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan (USGBC-WM) is proud to present Josh Gottlieb of Kalamazoo Public Schools with the 2019 Green School Champion Award. Over the past year,…

Delegates from Habitat for Humanity of Kent County accept 2019 Green Community Award Habitat for Humanity of Kent County (HHKC) has showcased its commitment to sustainability by constructing LEED certified…

The Preissner Passive House, the first certified Passive House in Michigan, is the recipient of the 2019 Certified Green Home Award. The unique home was designed by Ann Arbor architect’s…

Ask anyone in the Hispanic business community who Ana with Transformando West Michigan is, Pictured from left to right: USGBC-WM Executive Director Cheri Holman, Awardee Ana Jose, and USGBC-WM Project…

  Reaching for a Vibrant Community What really matters to you? If one were to ask one hundred people, you’d be likely to get one hundred different answers. Though every…

In May 2019, the overall value of construction work done in the United States totaled more than $1.29 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Value of Construction Put in…

To improve efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of our built environment, many states and local governments are implementing policies and programs which promote beyond-code building criteria. Municipalities and utilities…