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Our founding sponsors were selected from among the most innovative, forward thinking companies in Southwest Virginia. Check them out - they may be able to help you complete your goals for high performance building! Primary Sponsors Spectrum Design offers full-service architecture and engineering through offices in Roanoke and Marion. We provide architectural design, interior design, as well as comprehensive structural, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering. Specializing in the design of educational facilities, historical preservation of older buildings, museums and performing arts, residential, municipal and government buildings, Spectrum Design provides creative architecture with smart engineering solutions. We have also been a leader in the push to make buildings more environmentally friendly long before it was trendy. With 11 LEED accredited professionals on staff (and more achieving accreditation soon) we are committed to LEED practices and innovative solutions.
Spectrum Design continues to support the work of the USGBC and our local chapter because it promotes what we believe in as building architects and engineers – that is, buildings that are sustainable, energy efficient and environmentally sensitive. Although Spectrum Design’s practice is primarily public projects, we are supportive of any program that encourages environmentally conscious building concepts.  With nearly two decades of experience in construction project management, James Breakell has a proven track record of client satisfaction, outstanding resource allocation and job profitability. As Vice President of Sales, James is responsible for growing and securing new business, continuing his efforts as a liaison to the leaders of the local business community, and providing field production oversight. A native of Roanoke, a graduate of The University of Georgia and an active member of many environmental organizations, local charities, and civic clubs, James’ talents are integral to the success of Breakell Inc.
Breakell Inc. is proud to partner with USGBC – Southwest VA Chapter to bring this educational component to businesses, homeowners and the community at large. Connect the Dots serves as an exciting resource for the dissemination of cutting edge environmental products, processes and technology. Breakell Inc. believes this exchange of knowledge and information benefits everyone as we build toward a more sustainable community.  Dustin Derrick is President of Evergreen Insulation, an insulation company providing energy-efficient, environmentally friendly insulation products and services to builders and homeowners. They provide more choices and better insulation by offering customized solutions including spray foam, spray cellulose and fiberglass.
Prior to founding Evergreen Insulation, Dustin has ten years of experience in the construction industry, focusing on contractor sales with Ferguson Enterprises, 84 Lumber and Marshall Concrete. To show is commitment to green building and building science practices, he is certified by EarthCraft Virginia, Energy Star and Bio Based, and is currently working on his Building Analyst certification from the Building Performance Institute. Dustin is also an active board member with the New River Valley Home Builders Association. Evergreen Insulation is committed to expanding the knowledge of energy efficient, green building practices. Evergreen Insulation believes in building better today than we did yesterday, and the USGBC-SWVA Chapter brings together like-minded organizations who are committed to sharing best practices and innovative solutions. We support USGBC and their efforts to bring energy efficiency to our region’s homeowners, businesses and communities; it is a necessary and vital step to ensuring our region’s environmental, economic and social sustainability. Gold Dot Sponsors Daleville Town Center, built by Fralin & Waldron Inc., is Southwestern Virginia’s first Traditional Neighborhood Development, using principles that embrace timeless quality, simplified lifestyles, local heritage and environmental sustainability. Its first home was built to EarthCraft House Gold energy-efficiency standards. It is one of seven in Virginia and the first in the Roanoke region. Over the next 10 years, some 300 residences – single-family homes, condominiums and lofts – also will be EarthCraft House Gold certified. Daleville Town Center’s master plan integrates home, work, play, shopping and civic life into a walkable neighborhood. Central to the community will be a vibrant mix of shops, restaurants and office space. 
 Roanoke Cement is part of the Titan America family of construction material products and is a market leader in the Mid Atlantic.
Roanoke Cement supports the Connect the Dots event in order to bring like minded companies and individuals together. It is their hope that this event will be a sharing of existing ideas as well as a catalyst to generate new opportunities to improve our world through the use of socially beneficial construction products and practices.  Trane is a local team of experienced specialists committed to helping customers solve a host of energy and operational related problems in order to achieve business outcomes (save money, improve productivity, and achieve environmental goals). Trane’s products, systems and solutions increase the efficiency and productivity of our customers which include public and private schools, colleges and universities, government buildings, commercial office buildings, retail malls and hospitals. Trane has 548 employees certified as Accredited Professionals under the U.S. Green Building Council's prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.
Trane is committed to the mission and work of the U.S. Green Building Council, and as a proud USGBC partner, has dedicated its technical expertise to LEED committees and technical advisory groups. Local Trane offices are also aligned with USGBC chapters across the country to better serve engineers and building owners. In supporting the environmental building movement, Trane has more than 500 LEED Accredited Professionals certified across the U.S. and Canada. Silver Dot Sponsors AIA Blue Ridge
AIA Sustainability 2030 Toolkit AIA Blue Ridge is proud to sponsor the USGBC event to help convey all the possibilities to improve housing sustainability. Raising public awareness, understanding the science in the solutions, and empowering people to try new technologies requires leadership and innovation. Architects are renewing their commitment to the importance of good design, that is, design that effectively responds to the needs of both natural and human systems. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is committed to developing and promoting the means to reach at least a 50% carbon emission reduction by 2010 and carbon neutral buildings by 2030. This exciting challenge offers many opportunities for integrated, high-performance, environmentally-conscious buildings that will become valued assets for future generations. - Joyce VanGilder, AIA BR Board Member  Structures Design Build's team of creative architects and builders create signature custom homes and commercial projects. Structures' philosophy of building with integrity is demonstrated in our unrivaled "On Time & On Budget” track record. Over the last 10 years, Structures completed projects an average of 14 days early and within 1% of the contract price. Structures has over 35 years experience in sustainable design and construction, is a NAHB Certified Green Builder, LEED AP and Passivhaus designer. Call 540-774-4800 or
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Structures Design Build is a proud member of the US Green Building Council of Southwest Virginia. Structures' team of architects and builders have over 35 years of experience in sustainable design. Structures is a NAHB Certified Green Builder and our staff includes a LEED AP and a trained Passivhaus designer. We support the USGBC mission to promote green building practices with both our residential and commercial clients. Structures sponsorship of Connect the Dots is just another example of our commitment to further the USGBC mission to promote high performance buildings in the Southwest Virginia Region.  Green Valley Builders Green Valley Builders is honored to support the USGBC - Southwest Virginia Chapter and the Connect the Dots for Homes event because the organization exemplifies our own commitment to designing and building energy-efficient homes that are healthy, comfortable and reduce our environmental footprint. Green Dot Sponsors Roanoke Valley Cool Cities Coalition "Working together for smart clean energy"  Retellus
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 Dick Pennock is a structural engineer in the Roanoke, Virginia, office of AECOM Design, a large architecture and engineering firm. He is a licensed professional engineer and a LEED® Accredited Professional.
Dick graduated with honors from Clemson University in 1973 with a degree as Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Since then he has worked designing structures for buildings, treatment plants, and mass transit facilities. He has worked at Hayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattern (now AECOM Design) and SFCS in Roanoke; at Tadjer-Cohen-Edelson, Inc., in Silver Spring, Maryland; and at his own firm, Pennock Engineering, in Radford, Virginia. Dick has served as President of the Roanoke Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers, President of the Southwest Chapter of the Virginia Society of Professional Engineers, and Western Regional Vice President of Virginia Society of Professional Engineers. Dick is a founding member of the Southwest Virginia Chapter of the U. S. Green Building Council and has been a board member since its inception. Because of his lifelong interest in the environment, he has promoted sustainable design throughout his career. Thanks to our... |
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