Virginia Sustainable Building Network

02/03/2015

Resilient Virginia - the new organization formed to motivate community resiliency initiatives - now has its own page.
Visit it today and "like" it.

https://www.facebook.com/resilientvirginia

Accelerating resiliency planning in communities across the Commonwealth.

12/09/2014

The Resilient Virginia website design is underway and we are looking forward to bringing national and local resources, information, and training to communities around the Commonwealth.

You can support our transition initiative by designating Virginia Sustainable Building Network at Goodsearch.com or Goodshop.com. Businesses donate when you shop or search.

11/25/2014

Get ready for holiday shopping that helps VSBN transition to an exciting new identity - Resilient Virginia!

Go to Goodshop.com and designate Virginia Sustainable Building Network as your group to support.

Help us create our new website that will help communities around the state take on resiliency initiatives to best prepare for climate, social, and economic challenges.

It's our future! Support us today!

06/13/2013

Plan to Attend VSBN's 18th Annual Meeting, June 26, 2013!

VSBN's Legacy: Success in Promoting Sustainable Buildings and Communities

June 26, 2013 | 10:00 am-2:30 pm
Jepson Center, University of Richmond

Register today at http://www.vsbn.org/ to attend, exhibit or
sponsor

Including
- Rebuild America Partnerships
- EarthCraft Virginia Formation
- Affordable Housing Green Building Workshops
- Sustainable Community Development Workshops
- Greening Virginia University Conferences
- State of High Performance K-12 Schools Conferences
- Virginia Sustainable Future Conferences and more!

* Special Guest Russell Perry *
FAIA, LEED AP BD+C, Co-Director, Sustainable Design and Office
Director, SmithGroupJJR

Russell will speak on significant green projects in Virginia and his vision for a sustainable future.

Register at http://www.vsbn.org/registrationform_20130626.html

Sponsor and Exhibitor Registration:http://www.vsbn.org/docs/20130626-VSBN_Annual_Meeting-SponsorFlyer.pdf

Virginia Sustainable Building Network is a statewide organization that brings together representatives from diverse sectors who are interested in building healthy, energy-efficient, environmentally friendly buildings and sustainable communities.

03/08/2013

VSBN will be at the
Arlington 7th Annual Home Show and Garden Expo
Saturday, March 9, 2013
10:00am - 5:00pm
Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3201 2nd St. South, Arlington, VA
FREE!
We'll see you there!

01/25/2013

We'll see you at the VCU 2013 Energy and Sustainability Conference, next week, Jan. 30-31, Richmond Convention Center. www.vsbn.org/vcu-esc2013

01/16/2013

VSBN has processed it’s first rebate for Arlington County’s AIRE Lighting Rebate Program! Congratulations to John Hancock Life Insurance Company USA! Thank you for working toward a more energy efficient future!

If you’re served by Dominion Virginia Power under a commercial rate in Arlington County, make sure to check out AIRE’s Lighting Rebate Program to boost your company’s energy efficiency today!
http://freshaireva.us/2012/09/lightingrebate/

Rebates offered on a first-come-first-served basis while funds are available

12/12/2012

Early Registration Extended to December 21 for the 2013 VCU Energy and Sustainability Conference! Register today at http://www.vsbn.org/vcu-esc2013/registration.shtml

VCU Energy and Sustainability Conference: Registration

11/15/2012

John Quale, LEED AP, ecoMOD Project Director and Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia, and past VSBN Board Member has been appointed to the USGBC Board of Directors.
For more information on ecoMOD visit: http://ecomod.virginia.edu/

ecoMOD is a research and educational project at the University of Virginia, striving to create sustainable, prefab housing units in partnership with affordable housing organizations

11/15/2012

http://www.friendswilderness.org/storytellers_fundraiser_.aspx

Voices in the Glen storytellers – as many as 10 of them – will give a benefit concert for the Friends Wilderness Center, consisting of an evening of stories that make the connection between nature and the spirit. Or just nature…or just spirit. The audience is expected to range from approximately 7 –...

11/09/2012

VSBN was at the 13th Roanoke Green Expo last weekend and will be at the Shenandoah Valley Builders Association Green Expo at the Eastern Mennonite University this weekend.

09/28/2012

It is with great sadness that we must report the sudden death of Paul Hughes, Executive Director of Rebuild Warehouse, on September 15. Rebuild Warehouse recirculates quality used building materials with the goal of reducing the impact on the environment. Please consider making a donation to Rebuild Warehouse in Paul's memory in order to keep his mission going. Donate at : rebuildwarehouse.org/donations.html

ReBuildis a non-profit organization that accepts monetary donations from businesses and the general public. Check with your tax advisor and see information on how to claim a tax deduction,IRS Publication 526, Charitable Donations.Every gift, large or small, helpsReBuildfulfill our mission...