September 5, 2005—The US Green Building Council has been selected as the fourth recipient of the National Building Museums Henry C. Turner Prize for Innovation in Construction Technology.
The 2005 Turner Prize is being awarded by the Museum to the USGBC for its promotion of sustainable design and building practices and specifically, the development of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System.
“The USGBC is honored to have been chosen as the recipient of the National Building Museum’s prestigious Turner Prize,” said Rick Fedrizzi, USGBC President, CEO, and Founding Chair. “Five years ago, when USGBC staff and volunteers created LEED, we never could have imagined the market transformation that would follow. USGBC and LEED bring together the entire building industry in an effort to lead a national consensus on green building.”
LEED is a voluntary rating system that evaluates the impact of buildings on their surroundings. LEED emphasizes new strategies for sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. LEED was initially created to establish a common standard of measurement; to define “green building;” to promote integrated, whole-building design practices; and to raise awareness of green building benefits.
The National Building Museum’s Henry C. Turner Prize recognizes an invention, an innovative methodology, and/or exceptional leadership by an individual or team of individuals in construction technology. This includes construction techniques, innovations and practices, construction and project management, and engineering design. The Prize is named after the founder of Turner Construction Company.
For more on the museum, based in Washington, D.C., visit the Web site. For more on USGBC, visit the organizations Web site.
