Green Building Situation in Jordan  

Green Building Situation in Jordan can be characterized by the following:
 High proportion of engineers in Jordan.
 Energy and water are in short supply.
 Implementation of existing Jordanian policies related to design and construction is a
challenge.
 Currently Jordan has 55 LEED AP, 15 LEED Registered Projects, 1 LEED Certified
Project
 Jordan Green Building Council (JGBC) was created three years ago as a NGO using
principles similar to USGBC.
 JGBC strategy is to become a regional center of excellence and intellectual capital
center.
 JGBC is involved with the development of the LEED International rating system
through the International Roundtable.