A nonprofit that promotes sustainable building through the LEED rating system, education and community events.
The U.S. Green Building Council, or USGBC, is known for LEED, a rating system for sustainable buildings. Its website describes a commitment to a sustainable, prosperous future and promotes updated LEED guidance and an annual conference. Homeowners and business owners in Nashville who care about energy use, indoor air and responsible materials often start with its resources to understand the vocabulary of green building.
We are an independent firm and are not part of USGBC. We explain in plain language the kinds of topics it covers, such as energy, water, materials and indoor environmental quality, and point you to the official site for details. For interiors, we apply these ideas through low-emission paints, durable finishes, efficient lighting and flooring choices, and we help you decide which steps fit your goals and budget without requiring a formal rating.
Visit the official USGBC website
Promotes sustainable building.
A framework for green buildings.
Courses and resources.
Conferences and gatherings.
Chapters and networks.
Helpful vocabulary for owners.
Plan a room, pick a style or ballpark a budget.
Room Size and Furniture Layout PlannerEnter your room size and furniture to see comfortable clearances, rug sizes and whether your pieces fit.Try it 
Interior Design Style PickerAnswer a few questions about your taste, light and lifestyle to see which interior styles usually fit and what to look at next.Try it 
Interior Design Project Budget PlannerPick a room or service, set the size and add extras to see a ballpark planning range for design and furnishing. Placeholder values only.Try it No. You can apply sustainable ideas without a formal rating.
Low-emission finishes, good ventilation, efficient lighting and durable materials are common starting points.
No. We are an independent interior design firm and are not part of USGBC. We explain what it publishes in plain language and help you apply it to your own project.
ResourceASIDA national professional association for interior designers that shares resources on design practice, education, events and the value…Learn more ResourceIIDAAn international association for interior design professionals that publishes articles, hosts events and supports design education.Learn more ResourceNKBAA trade association for the kitchen and bath industry that shares design guidelines, events and educational resources.Learn more ResourceCIDQA council that administers the NCIDQ Examination, an assessment of core knowledge for interior designers.Learn more Call us and describe your project. We will look at your space, talk through ideas and give you a clear written estimate.
