Welcome to the South Florida Chapter of the USGBC!

Between the Atlantic Ocean and the Everglades, land, water and resources are limited.  If such valuable commodities are to be available to future generations, everything must be used as it is in nature -- with ingenuity and without waste.  The U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED standards are tools to guide our progress toward the adoption of innovative building practices that conserve land, energy, water, resources and materials.  Embracing that sound approach will yield buildings that are healthy, comfortable and affordable to occupy, as well as profitable to build and operate.

Join us!
Membership in the Chapter has important benefits for you and for our region.  Go to Join Membership for details concerning membership benefits and to join the Chapter online.  (Note: If you encounter problems with the online membership process, contact membership@usgbc.org.)  By joining the Chapter, you can stand up, be counted and make a difference with other South Florida residents, businesses and voters concerned with making meaningful changes in the way we build.

The Chapter holds regular meetings; conducts educational events at venues throughout the region; hosts public programs on topics related to green building; organizes LEED workshops and LEED Accreditation Exam Study Groups; and sponsors the popular Gala Verde, an annual fund- and awareness-raising affair.  Go to Workshops/Classes/Events for details.

The South Florida Chapter, a nonprofit (501[c][3]) organization that is governed entirely by volunteers who serve without recompense, has three extremely active Branches under its organizational umbrella -- the Broward Branch, the Miami-Dade/Keys Branch, and the Treasure Coast/Palm Beach Branch.  Our Chapter has nearly 800 dedicated members and would enthusiastically welcome you and your business to our group!

Our Chapter is supported by membership dues and contributions.  We are grateful to our sponsors and donors whose generous support makes our programs and activities possible.  Be sure to visit
our donors/sponsors page to learn which businesses are walking the green
walk in our South Florida community.

Our Mission
To transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.

Our Vision
To support buildings and communities that will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of the local South Florida region within a generation.

Our Goals

• To inspire consumers, designers, builders and regulators to understand, appreciate, practice and support green building through educational programs, case studies and sustainable materials.
• To educate the public, local governments, and design and construction professionals regarding sustainable design, sustainable materials, sustainable construction methods, and the environmental and economic benefits of green building.
• To encourage, sponsor and support individuals and organizations that provide education about green building in the region and beyond.

Our Bylaws
To review our nonprofit organization's Bylaws, click here.