About DVGBC | Delaware Valley Green Building Council

The Delaware Valley Green Building Council (DVGBC) is a nonprofit membership organization whose mission is to transform the Delaware Valley through 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.

Formed in 2001, the DVGBC is a chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, the nation’s foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work. The DVGBC is the primary point of contact for users, agencies, and companies interested in sustainable communities and is a leader in fostering cooperation and collaboration among organizations dedicated to environmentally responsible practices in the building industry. The objective of implementing green building practices is to improve site planning; to safeguard water and ensure its efficient use; to maximize energy efficiency, conserve materials and resources and insure indoor environmental quality. The goal is to significantly reduce or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on their occupants and on our environment.

DVGBC Strategic Goals 2009 - 2011

*Goal 1*	Lead the advancement of green building policies, practices and projects throughout the Delaware Valley region.
*Goal 2*	Advocate for effective and comprehensive green building policy and building and zoning codes to all levels of government in the Delaware Valley region.
*Goal 3*	Build social equity by supporting community leaders as advocates for green communities including infrastructure, landscapes, building design, rehabilitation, and operation.
*Goal 4*	Increase membership and create an exceptional member experience that provides meaningful opportunities for professional development, social networking and thoughtful discussion of green building policies and practices.
*Goal 5*	Develop the DVGBC’s organizational structure and leadership capacity to leverage the knowledge, expertise and passion of all DVGBC members.
*Goal 6*	Position the DVGBC as the Delaware Valley region’s green building leader and first point of contact.

Vision Framework

Mission Statement

The mission of the Delaware Valley Green Building Council (DVGBC) is to transform the Delaware Valley through 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.

Vision for the Future

We envision a future in which cities and communities throughout the Delaware Valley region enjoy clean air, water and energy, a thriving economy, and schools, homes and buildings that are protected, enhanced and preserved by environmentally sustainable construction and rehabilitation.

Core Values

· Promote the Triple Bottom Line

· Collaborative Leadership

· Reconcile Humanity with Nature

· Reduce Global Climate Change

· Foster Social Equity

· Maintain Integrity

· Ensure Inclusiveness

· Exhibit Transparency

· Promote a Culture of Learning

Institutional Vision

DVGBC will be the Delaware Valley region’s green building leader, including:

· The first point of contact for anyone interested in green building.

· A catalyst for projects and products that yield environmentally sustainable buildings and homes, both new and old.

· A respected advocate and champion for green building policies, products and practices.

· The most avid supporter and enhancer of all LEED products and programs.