Real Estate Wire/Green Trends News Wire

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) has announced the official results of its 2015 Board of Directors elections.  The Board is comprised of 25 Directors, three representatives from each of eight affiliations, plus one representative from the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA). One seat in each category is elected annually by the FGBC general membership to serve a three-year term. Earning Board positions were: Stephanie Thomas-Rees, New South Access & Environmental Solutions, New Smyrna Beach - "At Large" Category Lisa Pearcy, All Elements Mechanical, Orlando - "Design & Analysis" Category Arturo Griego, itecdesign, Miami - "Development & Construction" Category Katrina Locke, Volusia County, DeLand - "Government" Category Barry Faske, Faske Enterprises, Hollywood - "Products" Category Bill Kachman, Retired U.S. Army, DeLand - "Public Advocate" Category Greg Hardwick, Ha...

The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) has announced it selected the state’s top 15 builders of sustainable homes to honor as part of the group’s 15th anniversary celebration. “These builders are being recognized for their conscientious green building efforts in creating healthier and safer homes and a more sustainable Florida,” said Suzanne Cook, executive director of FGBC.  “As FGBC marks its 15th anniversary, we're pleased to salute their contributions to creating more resilient communities and protecting Florida’s natural resources.” FGBC certified homes complete a technically rigorous building assessment and construction process to promote design and construction practices that reduce the negative environmental impacts of the building, improve occupant health and well-being, and reduce operating costs for the owner.  The Top 15 builders, selected based on the number of FGBC certifications, will be recognized at GreenTrends, the annual two-day conference that br...