About Us
Welcome to the Building Green Council of Metro Portland. We are a member driven council of the Home Builders Association of Metro Portland, a chapter of the National Association of Home Builders. Our collective membership is comprised of Builders, Designers, Realtors, Manufacturers, Providers and other associates interested in driving the green building industry forward, improving construction practices, energy and water effiicency, and providing quality housing to the population of Portland and it's surrounding metropolitan areas. Below is some basic information about the BGC:
Building Green Council Mission Statement:
“To Foster Green Building Knowledge, Education and Application."
Building Green Council Members Guiding Principles:
The members of the Building Green Council strive to be leaders in green building practices through adhering to BGC guiding principles and achieving BGC goals.
Members of the BGC resolve:
- To work towards a relevant understanding of green practices
- To support organizations that provide voluntary market driven programs which lead to an increase in energy efficiency
- To adopt green practices within their businesses
Building Green Council Goals:
- Strategic/Policy/Liaison: Serve as the local sustainability/green liaison between HBA and other programs, non-profits, agencies and government efforts.
- Industry Education/Information: Help develop, coordinate and promote education, information and communications to our members on green building, development and remodeling.
- Public Awareness and Recognition: Enhance consumer recognition and promotion of green building to increase interest among both builders and consumers in green, sustainability and energy efficiency.