Beginning this week all construction projects pursuing LEED certification will be subject to new, stricter standards. The biggeset change is how energy usage is reported. Building owners must now report their total annual energy and water consumption or be recertified every two years. The idea is more reporting [...]

Two cities in West Volusia County strive to own recognition as the first and most progressive environmentally-friendly Florida city.  The two municipalities of DeLand and Deltona go beyond the tradition Three Rs (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycling) in order to conserve energy, water, and other resources.  Both DeLand and Deltona share initiatives such as incentives and [...]

Normally the company of Stewart Perry works with developing car dealer ships and retail centers.  However, when it came to designing and constructing their headquarters the company decided to re-brand itself with a focus on sustainable development.  Like many green buildings recently developed, this structure will serve as an example for all buildings in the [...]

Along the Gulf Coast, businesses progress toward LEED standards in construction and architecture.  In this video by WKRG News, Bradley Byrne explains how Faulkner State Community College “cannot afford not to build” the campus’ newest addition.  Once complete, the building, which will house Natural Science and Nursing classes, will save about $20,000 annually, or about [...]