U.S.
Green Building Council
Atlanta Chapter
Welcome!
The
Atlanta Regional Green Building Council, a partnership between
Southface and the U.S. Green Building Council, was formed
in November 2001 to advance and promote sustainable and environmentally
responsible planning, design, construction and operation of
the region's buildings, landscapes, cities and communities,
mindful of the legacy left for future generations.
Our
goal is to facilitate green building for users, agencies and
companies; and to foster cooperation and collaboration among
organizations dedicated to environmental responsibility and
sustainability.
The
USGBC definition of Green Design:
To
significantly reduce or eliminate the negative impact of buildings
on the environment and on the building occupants, green building
design and construction practices address: sustainable site
planning, safeguarding water and water efficiency, energy
efficiency, conservation of materials and resources, and indoor
environmental quality.
| Mission: Through
consensus process, and by drawing on the experience
of stakeholders in the building industry, we will:
Promote design, construction and operations of buildings
that are |
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environmentally responsible |
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cost effective |
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healthy places to live and work |
| Serve the Atlanta Regional USGBC members
and our communities through development of green building
standards |
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design practices and technologies |
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policy |
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outreach |
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education |
| Encourage widespread acceptance of LEED™ certification
as the regional standard for sustainable communities
and buildings. |
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Join Atlanta
Regional USGBC |
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Information on national
USGBC membership. |
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If your firm has regional offices, we encourage all
your employees at your offices to participate in their
local USGBC chapters
and affiliates . |
We are now accepting membership in the following categories:
- Chapter Member - $50
(available only to individuals from USGBC-member companies)
- Provisional Chapter Member - $100
(1-year trial membership with local benefits only)
- Chapter Friend - $50
(donation from concerned citizens)
- Chapter Student Member - $25 or 5 hours volunteer time
(must be enrolled in accredited degree program)
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For more information contact the Southface Affiliate, the
chapter administrator, 404/604-3591
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