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Member Qualifications

  • Any individual of a member company or organization in good standing with the U.S. Green Building Council is qualified to be a full voting member of our Chapter upon payment of dues to our Chapter.
  • Each chapter member shall have one vote at Chapter meetings and annual elections.
  • Each USGBC member company or organization may be eligible for membership in more than one Chapter. Such members shall join the additional Chapter(s) upon the payment of dues to the Chapter(s). They shall be eligible to vote or hold elective office in the additional Chapter(s).

About Us

Southwest Virginia Chapter

The U.S. Green Building Council Southwest Virginia Chapter promotes sustainable practices for the built environment through education and leadership in our community.
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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.
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Virginia Chapters

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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...
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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.
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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™.
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Membership Benefits

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