Join USGBC Arizona for a Building Transformation Forum exploring practical tools, resources and strategies to support heat reslience in the built environment followed by a Leadership Series event focused on the latest version of the LEED green building rating system.

Resilience in the Built Environment

The importance of resilience in our built environment cannot be overstated. 2024 and 2023 saw the highest number of billion-dollar disasters on record in U.S. history (NOAA).The increase in the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, wildfires, floods and heat waves can disrupt critical infrastructure, endanger lives and damage property. Our built environment must be designed, constructed and operated to mitigate risk and sustain our communities.

USGBC works to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated — resilience is a clear extension of this work. We know that more sustainable buildings are the cornerstone to enhancing community resilience.