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Green Home Certifications Climb
Despite industry woes, green homes still in
demand
 With
FGBC Green Home certifications passing the 1,550 mark in January
2008, the Florida Green Building Coalition leads the state in
home certifications. Green homes significantly reduce negative
impacts on our environment, and thus help the fight against
global warming. Find out more about the
FGBC Green Home Designation Standard.
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Local Governments 'Go Green'
Across the state, city and county officials
support sustainability
Congratulations to the City of Tallahassee
and the City of Dunedin for earning the FGBC
Green Local Government designation.
Visit
Go Green Tallahassee to see what Tallahassee is doing to
promote sustainability in their community.
To learn more about the City of Dunedin,
click here.
A special thank you to the FGBC Green Local Government
Committee and Co-Chairs Terry Janssen and Jordanna Rubin for
their tireless efforts to help communities understand the
benefits of "going green."
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Loggerhead MarineLife Center Earns FGBC Commercial Certification
The Center is truly all about sustainability
Congratulations to the Loggerhead
MarineLife Center for earning the FGBC Green Commercial
Building designation. It is the second commercial facility in
the state to earn the honor.
Located in Palm Beach County, the Loggerhead MarineLife Center
houses a sea turtle hospital and a variety of exhibits.
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FGBC Website Offers 'Find Green'
New search capabilities help you find green
resources
You'll want to visit the updated Florida Green Building
Coalition website and take advantage of all the new
information available.
Included on the site at
www.FloridaGreenBuilding.org are each of the FGBC green
designation standards (Green Home, Green Development, Green
Hi-Rise Residential, Green Commercial, and Green Local
Government).
Plus, don't miss the searchable database in FIND GREEN. It will
help you locate products, professional services and listings of
all the FGBC certified projects.
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FGBC Membership Passes 700 Mark
Global Concerns Spur the 'Green Rush'
In one year, FGBC has seen its membership climb from 355 to 719
members. As more and more research shows that global warming is a
real threat, people are taking the call to action.
FGBC is dedicated to ensuring a more sustainable Florida by
providing green building programs that promote both environmental
and economic benefits.
FGBC members participate in policy formulation, community
education and the development of Florida's built environment. Each
member brings a unique perspective and talent.
You can make a difference so please,
Join Now. We are only as strong as our members' voices! |
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Save the Date
July 30 - Aug 2, 2008
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
Featuring education programs presented by the industry's leading
experts, plus over 1,000 exhibits to keep you ahead of the
competition.
For exhibitor information contact Terri @ 850-224-4316.
Again this year we are co-locating with the Southeast Building
Conference.
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Cook Takes the Helm at FGBC
Retiring Executive Director Roy Bonnell leaves
behind a legacy
The Florida Green Building Coalition selected Suzanne B. Cook,
CAE to succeed Roy O. Bonnell, Jr. as executive director.
Cook is a graduate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's prestigious
Institute of Organizational Management and has earned
association management's highest professional credential -
Certified Association Executive (CAE) - from the American
Society of Association Executives (ASAE).
Bonnell is a founding member of FGBC and has lead the Coalition
for seven years.
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FGBC Offices Move to Tallahassee
Please update your records to reflect FGBC's new mailing address
and contact information.
Florida Green Building Coalition
6615 Mahan Dr. Suite 104, PMB 50
Tallahassee, FL 32308-1401
PH: 850-894-3422
FAX: 850-671-4897
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Suzanne B. Cook, CAE
Florida Green Building Coalition |
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