Next Generation Indie Book Awards
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Edition 8 (2014) Runner-up
David Gottfried
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David Gottfried
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
Career
- Occupations
- real estate developer, author, green building activist
- Active Years
- 1990-
- Affiliations
- U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), Blue Planet Systems, WorldBuild Technologies Inc., Reset360 / Regen360
- Influenced By
- Rick Fedrizzi, Michael Italiano
- Influenced
- World Green Building Councils and the global green building movement, Widespread adoption of the LEED certification system
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Engineering | Resource Management | — | — | United States |
Stanford University
Engineering
/ Resource Management
Country:
United States
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Trailblazer Award | — | — | Verdical Group (Net Zero Conference) | 受賞 |
Trailblazer Award
2025
Organization:
Verdical Group (Net Zero Conference)
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Greed to Green: the Transformation of an Industry and a Life
2004 memoir / non-fictionA memoir recounting the transformation of the building industry and the author's own journey, documenting early efforts in the green building movement and industry challenges.
sustainabilityindustry transformationenvironmental policy
Greening My Life: A Green Building Pioneer Takes on His Most Challenging Project
2010 non-fiction / personal projectThe author chronicles making his own life and home more sustainable, presenting practical green building methods and personal reflections.
personal transformationpractical sustainability
Explosion Green: One Man's Journey to Green the World's Largest Industry
2014 non-fiction / industry historyDiscusses the expansion of environmentalism within the building industry and the author's role, covering the institutionalization of LEED and international developments.
international expansioninstitutionalizationenvironmental leadership
Bibliography
- Greed to Green: the Transformation of an Industry and a Life (2004)
- Greening My Life: A Green Building Pioneer Takes on His Most Challenging Project (2010)
- Explosion Green: One Man's Journey to Green the World's Largest Industry (2014)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- expository, memoir-likemixes practical guidance with reflective narrative
- Recurring Motifs
- sustainabilityindustry responsibilitypersonal transformation
Legacy
David Gottfried significantly contributed to the spread of the green building movement through founding USGBC and WorldGBC and promoting LEED. His work influenced the formation of international sustainability standards and industry practices.
Academic Societies
- U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
- World Green Building Council (WorldGBC)
Quotes
-
Father of the global green building movement
Source: Regen360 (about page) (2024)
Trivia
- Co-founder of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and World Green Building Council (WorldGBC).
- Known for involvement in establishing the LEED certification system.
- Also a modern art painter.
- Was previously married to Dr. Sara Gottfried and is father to two daughters.
- Received the Trailblazer Award at Verdical Group's Net Zero Conference in 2025.