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In the second installment of our three-part Journey to Net Zero special edition, Built America Magazine turns the spotlight on the Florida-based leaders and forward-thinking builders who are not only redefining how homes and communities look—but transforming how they function, endure, and give back to the environment. From Florida’s own Babcock Ranch, the first solar-powered town in America, to a powerful conversation with Robert Lord—master builder and visionary behind Lord General Contractors, whose award-winning net-zero homes embody the future of sustainable luxury—to the certification programs of the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) that are raising the bar for sustainability statewide, this issue is a celebration of innovation with purpose. At the heart of this edition is our FGBC Special Interest Feature, diving deep into the organization’s role in guiding cities, builders, and homeowners toward meaningful climate solutions rooted in Florida’s unique ecosystems and challenges. Together , these pioneers are proving that net zero is more than a trend— it’s a powerful, achievable shift in how we build for the future . One home, one project, and one resilient community at a time. The Journey to Net Zero: Building Forward, Living Smarter
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