The U.S. Green Building Council NC Triangle Chapter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, membership based organization promoting green building practices and knowledge in Triangle area (Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill) as well as the eastern region of the state. The NC Triangle Chapter is part of a network of over 75 USGBC Chapters throughout the United States which represent USGBC in their respective regions. Our commitment is to serve as a respected and visible catalyst for change in the region for green building practices, technologies, policies, and standards.
The leadership team consists of the Board of Directors who oversee Chapter policy, a Chapter Operations Director who manages daily operations, and ten different volunteer Committees that contribute to the development and operation of the chapter's activities and mission.
NC Triangle Chapter Vision
The USGBC NC Triangle Chapter vision is to achieve a sustainably built environment, including green buildings and healthy communities, in the North Carolina Triangle region and the State of North Carolina.
NC Triangle Chapter Mission
To transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and utilized, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment for current and future generations in central and eastern North Carolina.
2011–2013 Strategic Plan Highlights
A. Education
Deliver green building education which supports the execution of our mission.
B. Public Policies on Green Buildings
Advocate green building policies and codes at state legislation and municipal governments in support of our mission.
C. Social Equity
Increase green building exposure and education for underserved population and vulnerable communities in our region to advance our mission.
D. Building Performance Initiative
Gather, document and analyze building performance data to educate the market and drive demand in support of our mission.
E. Organizational Excellence
Strengthen our Chapter governance and structures to create organizational excellence. Become more effective and strategic in order to better drive the mission.
