Hollywood
Hosting Florida Green Building Coalition Conference
TALLAHASSEE,
Fla. (August 20, 2016) - The Florida Green Building Coalition
(FGBC), the leading certifier of green construction projects and a cornerstone
of sustainability efforts in the state, announced today that this year’s
GreenTrends Conference, “Put Your Money on Green,” will be held Oct. 20-21 at
the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Hotel in Hollywood, Fla.
An exciting and informative lineup of programs and speakers
will be offered at FGBC’s GreenTrends to promote, educate and support green
building design, construction and operations.
FGBC’s “Florida Green” designation represents achievements
in a number of categories, such as energy efficiency, water conservation, site
preservation, indoor air quality, materials, and durability, including disaster
mitigation. FGBC certification programs are the only standards developed with
climate-specific criteria to address issues caused by Florida’s hot-humid
environment and natural disasters.
The state’s signature green building event in October brings
together industry leaders to focus on sustainability with multi-level workshops
and educational sessions, renowned national experts on trends and hot topics
and specialized training.
GreenTrends, “Put Your Money on Green,” also offers
attendees, stakeholders, sponsors, and partners a much wider opportunity for
professional engagement and business development networking.
The AAA Four-Diamond rated Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &
Casino in Hollywood is South Florida’s ultimate destination for fun
and entertainment offering great accommodations, signature and award-winning
restaurants, a 4.5-acre tropical pool oasis & Beach Club, a full-service
Rock Spa, fitness center, high-energy nightlife, and boutique shopping.
About
the Florida Green Building Coalition
The Florida Green Building Coalition is the leading
certifier of green projects in Florida. To date it has 13,300 residential, over
25 million square feet. of commercial and high-rise space, 60 land
developments, and 86 local governments participating in its certification
programs. FGBC certification programs are the only standards developed with
climate specific criteria to address issues caused by Florida’s hot-humid environment
and natural disasters. The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) is a
nonprofit 501(C)3 Florida corporation founded in 2000 dedicated to improving
the built environment. Its mission is "to lead and promote sustainability
with environmental, economic, and social benefits through regional education
and certification programs." For more information about the FGBC “Florida
Green” certification programs visit www.floridagreenbuilding.org.