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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! Member benefits are dependent upon whether your organization has a national membership, chapter membership, or both. We highly encourage members to have both a national and chapter membership because of the increased benefits; however any type of membership to the USGBC is advantageous. As a member company, all full-time employees of your organization will enjoy substantial money-saving discounts, connect with a powerful and diverse network of professionals, gain access to the latest green building developments and information, and play an active role in green-building policy making. There are two distinctions between the classifications of members:

Chapter Membership Benefits

National Membership Benefits
 

Chapter Benefits

Chapter Membership Benefits:
  • Vote in Chapter Elections
  • Serve as a Chapter Officer and Board Member
  • Participate in Annual Member Event
  • Receive Early Notices of Upcoming Workshops
  • Annual Member Spotlight in Chapter Newsletter
  • LEED AP Exam Study Sessions

Chapter Dues

The Southwest Virginia Chapter categories and dues are:
  • Chapter Member - $50 (available only to individuals from USGBC member companies)
  • Associate Member - $65 (non-voting membership for individuals whose companies are not members of USGBC)
  • Emerging Green Builder - $25 (students and young professionals within 5 years of graduation from an accredited university and under the age of 36)
Annual dues will follow standards as established by the U.S. Green Building Council and be paid in accordance with Chapter policy. Such dues will be in addition to those dues paid to the U.S. Green Building Council. Dues are renewed on an annual basis from the start of your membership anniversary date.

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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

US Green Building Council Southwest Virginia | 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... 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.
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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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Show your support of the USGBC SWVA through sponsorship either directly to the chapter or for specific chapter events.
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