Private Residence

Overview

The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) is a non-profit Florida corporation dedicated to improving the built environment. Its mission is "to provide a statewide green building program that defines, promotes and encourages sustainable efforts with environmental and economic benefits." FGBC has developed green building certification standards that guide designers, builders, homeowners and local governments in creating buildings that are more sustainable, affordable to operate and healthy to live in. The certification criteria address energy, water, lot choice, site, health, materials and disaster mitigation. Seeking FGBC certification demonstrates your commitment to providing products or services that are green and environmentally friendly. Certification exists for home, commercial buildings, high-rise residential projects, land developments and local governments.

Sarasota County Green Map
updated 12/2014 by Francisco Perez