Beyond the Surface: Building Efficiently Davila lights up when discussing projects like a non-profit in Miami — a high-rise shelter for women and families. “They told us one of their biggest cost- savers was not heating water in the laundry room,” he recalls. “That one change helped them reallocate funds directly to serving their community.” It’s a powerful reminder: FGBC’s standards don’t just lower emissions — they increase impact. By certifying Habitat for Humanity builds and affordable housing alongside multimillion-dollar homes in places like Alys Beach, FGBC proves that sustainability doesn’t have to be elite — it just has to be intentional. “We’ve certified almost 40,000 homes,” says Davila. “From modest to high-end — and every one of them was built to last.” Built America Magazine | South
Land, Life, and Long-Term Thinking
Florida’s fastest-growing communities — Lakewood Ranch and Babcock Ranch — aren’t just neighborhoods. They’re ecosystems of sustainability, and they’re FGBC-certified.
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