By improving occupant and community health, well-being, and equity, USGBC is redefining green building—making spaces not just eco-friendly, but truly people-centered. Quality of Life impact area now accounts for 25 percent of total credits in LEED v5, emphasizing holistic, human-centric design solutions.

Key integrated strategies include:

• Just and clean supply chains: ensuring equitable sourcing and transparency across materials.
• Safe, healthy project sites: prioritizing worker health, indoor comfort, air quality, and acoustics.
• Integrative design approach: implementing early-stage climate, human impact, and resilience assessments.
• Community health and opportunity: expanding access to green and public spaces, strengthening local workforce, and encouraging equitable development.