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First use of the term was in the IUCN World Conservation Strategy (1980), influenced by works such as ‘The Limits to Growth’ (1972). The first widely recognized definition wasn’t until WCED (World Commission on Environment and Development) Our Common Future (1987; also known as The Brundtland Report) as follows:

“Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

The United Nations defines sustainable development on similar terms. It is understood that sustainable development is development that meets social and economic goals without the depletion of resources, by protecting the environment, and by ensuring health and human welfare.

 

Sustainable Building Practices / LEED

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit organization committed to expanding sustainable building practices. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a voluntary, consensus-based national rating system for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. Developed by USGBC, LEED addresses all building types and emphasizes state-of-the-art strategies for sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials and resources selection, and indoor environmental quality. LEED is a practical rating tool for green building design and construction that provides immediate and measurable results for building owners and occupants.

 

 
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  The United Nation's Division on Sustainable Development
   US Department of State, Sustainable Development Partnerships 
   EPA Office of Sustainable Development
   Low Impact Development 
   Sustainable Communities Network
   US Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

   
   
 
   
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