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Greek Village Phase IV Earns Environmental Certification

July 9, 2025
Greek Village Apartments are one of 3 buildings that earned LEED Certification at the Silver level.

Greek Village Phase IV, which includes the Greek Village Townhomes, Apartments and Chapter Commons, at NC State has achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Certification for sustainable building design. 

This certification, awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council in June 2025, is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement in the built environment.

Unlike traditional fraternity and sorority housing models, Greek Village Phase IV was intentionally designed to recognize that not all organizations have the history or resources to build homes. Through sustained engagement with students and alumni from across Fraternity and Sorority Life, including the Multicultural Greek Council, the National Pan-Hellenic Council and the Panhellenic Association, the project redefined what Greek life looks like at NC State. This vision recently earned the Greek Village Phase IV project an Elevation in Practice Award from the Association of Fraternity and Sorority Advisors.

Built on a previously developed site, the project incorporates high-efficiency plumbing, smart irrigation and low-emitting materials to enhance occupant well-being and environmental performance. More than 83% of construction waste was diverted from landfills, and the buildings are designed with submetering and energy monitoring systems for long-term efficiency.

But the most powerful measure of success? Student voice and impact.

“Having a space on campus dedicated to housing our brothers gave us a way to be a part of the Greek life community while giving back to the whole of NC State,” shared a Phi Beta Sigma member. 

A member of Lambda Theta Phi reflected, “It’s not just about having a physical place; it’s about the legacy we are building for future generations of our fraternity. Greek Village has become a home away from home, offering a place to relax, collaborate and grow together.”

Greek Village Phase IV is more than a set of LEED-certified buildings; it is also a model for how universities can build community and environmental responsibility into the same foundation. 

Learn more about sustainability in NC State’s built environment at sustainability.ncsu.edu/campus/buildings.