tidbit2.png
About Us
US Green Building Council Southwest Virginia | About Us
The U.S. Green Building Council Southwest Virginia Chapter promotes sustainable practices for the built environment through education and leadership in our community. In these lean economic times, we are fortunate to be a part of a growing industry sector – green building. We are also very proud to be a chapter of the fastest growing non-profit organization in the world – the U.S. Green Building Council.

We meet every third Tuesday of the month in varying locations within the Southwest and Central Virginia areas that we serve. Participating in events such as the Green Living and Energy Expo, Grandin Gardens Earth Day events, Environment Virginia and Sustainable Blacksburg, we promote green building practices. We provide educational opportunities through our LEED® workshops and aforementioned monthly meetings. We also have advocacy groups that work to promote healthy environments in our homes and our schools.

Our 2010 Theme is 'Green Schools'. Volunteer opportunities abound! Check our volunteer page if you have a particular interest in one of our programs or if you just want to get involved. We welcome your enthusiasm and perspective and hope to see you at one of our upcoming events.
 

Board of Directors

  • Chair: Monica Rokicki-Guajardo, LEED® AP
    Balzer & Associates, Inc.
  • Interim Vice Chair: Steve Sunderman AIA, LEED® AP
    RRMM Architects
  • Interim Treasurer: Adam Markwood, LEED® AP
    Wishneff and Associates
  • Secretary: James Sledd CCP, LEED® AP
    AECOM Design
  • Director: John Garrett, NCARB, LEED® AP
  • Director: K Robin Laing, CRS, GRI, EcoBroker
    Re/Max 1st Realty
  • Director: Trina Mastran, LEED® AP
    Starry Night, LLC / City of Buena Vista
  • Director: Sean P. McGinnis, PhD, LEED® AP
    Virginia Tech
  • Director: Nick Safay
    People Incorporated of Virginia
  • Director: Hunter Young, LEED® AP
    Civil Consulting Group, P.C.
  • Immediate Past Chair: Steve Sunderman AIA, LEED® AP
    RRMM Architects
Learn more...

Committees

  • Advisory: Nell Boyle, LEED® AP
    Breakell Inc.
  • Advocacy: Steve Sunderman, AIA, LEED® AP
    RRMM, Inc.
  • Communications: Kim Hardy, LEED® AP
    AECOM, Inc.
  • Education: Kaylea Algire,
    Highlander Research and Education Center
  • Finance: K Robin Laing, CRS, GRI, Ecobroker, Re/Max 1st Realty
  • Membership: John R. Garrett, NCARB, LEED® AP
  • Rockbridge Regional Activities: Trina Mastran, LEED® AP Starry Night, LLC / City of Buena Vista
  • Holston Valley Branch: Nick Safay, People Incorporated of Virginia
  • Lynchburg Provisional Branch: Jenny Trevey, Lynchburg Green Building Initiative

eNews Signup

Mission

USGBC-SWVA positively contributes to a sustainable environment in Southwest Virginia by advancing sustainable practices for design, construction and operations of our buildings and communities.

Vision

Southwest Virginia is a sustainable environment where people are prosperous, healthy, socially responsible, and harmonious with nature thus assuring the same for future generations.

Calendar of Events

<<  March 2010  >>
 Su  Mo  Tu  We  Th  Fr  Sa 
   1  2  3  4  5  6
  7  810111213
20
21222627
2829   

Sponsors

GreenBuildings.com Breakell Inc. Your logo here

About Us

History

In early 2003, several members of a Roanoke, Virginia, architecture and engineering firm were working with USGBC on a LEED-registered project and, at the same time, preparing to take the LEED AP exam.
Learn more...

Virginia Chapters

US Green Building Council Southwest Virginia | Virginia Chapters
Learn more...

LEED®

What is LEED®?

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Green Building Rating System™ encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices... Learn more...

Become a LEED® Accredited Professional

LEED® Professional Accreditation distinguishes individuals with detailed knowledge of LEED® project certification requirements and processes and a command of integrated design principles.
Learn more...

Find a LEED® Workshop

The USGBC Southwest Virginia Chapter offers frequent LEED® workshops.

USGBC

A Community of Leaders

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non profit organization that certifies sustainable businesses, homes, hospitals, schools, and neighborhoods. USGBC is dedicated to expanding green building practices and education, and its LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System™.
Learn more...

Join Now!

Join Us

We are always looking for new members who are dedicated to expanding and implementing sustainable building practices in Southwest Virginia.

Learn more...

Membership Benefits

Take advantage of exclusive members-only benefits by having your organization join the U.S. Green Building Council today!
Learn more...

Become a Sponsor!

Show your support of the USGBC SWVA through sponsorship either directly to the chapter or for specific chapter events.
Learn more...