Located in the heart of Austin, a leading city in energy conservation, the Ronald McDonald House of Austin and Central Texas is the first green Ronald McDonald House in the world. It is the first building in the city of Austin and only the third in the state of Texas to attain the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification, the highest level of green building awared by the United States Green Building Council.

New House Grand Opening

"I believe we have a responsibility for the families who stay with us, for the resources we consume and for stewardship of the public trust. In embracing that responsibility, I believe RMHC will establish itself globally as a leader in promoting sustainable design principles."

— Kent Burress, Chief Executive Officer of RMHC of Austin and Central Texas

Building Green For Healthy Children brochure

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in six key areas of human and environmental health, including sustainability, water efficiency and use of recycled materials.

The Ronald McDonald House of Austin made the decision to build to such high environmental standards because in doing so we are creating the best House for our families. The Ronald McDonald House is designed to be an oasis for the families who stay here. After long, restless days in the hospital, guests find a place to recharge and relax in this healthy House.