JACKSONVILLE, FL - The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the leading certifier of green projects in the state, has named Tampa's Southport Development as Multifamily Builder of the Year with 194 certified homes.
The highest scoring multifamily home was built by Taylor Morrison Homes, Bradenton, Fla., with a Gold level score of 180
“Congratulations to the winners and our members who are dedicated to improving the green built environment, sustainability and promoting its positive environmental, social and economic impact in our state,” said FGBC Executive Director C.J. Davila.
With over 22,500 certifications since being founded in 2000, FGBC is by far the largest certifier of green homes, residential communities, and local governments in the state.
Unlike other national and international certifications such s USGBC LEED and Green Globes, FGBC are only standards developed with Florida-specific criteria. They address Florida’s hot-humid climate, environment, unique topography, resiliency and natural disasters.
Points are awarded by FGBC for each of the individual green certifying levels - bronze, silver, gold, and platinum. Numerical points are given for selecting and integrating individual environmentally friendly green products, best practices, and sustainable techniques from a menu of available green options. Homes are visited, reviewed, and certified by a third-party green verifier.
FGBC’s five certifications provide pathways to build green homes, developments, local governments, high rises, and commercial buildings. The free market aspect of FGBC certifiers also keeps costs reasonable.
Going Green? In Florida you have a choice. For more information contact the Florida Green Building Coalition at info@floridagreenbuilding.org, visit www.floridagreenbuilding.org call (407) 777-4914.