Green Building Primer: What You Should Know About Sustainable Development Projects

Green building projects are long-term endeavors that are not necessarily “complete” upon the close of construction.  From a contract drafting standpoint, efforts must be made to ensure that the green principles envisioned at the onset of the project and implemented during the construction phase continue throughout the life of the project.  For example, in a green residential community, [...]

Will green building in Florida bring a new wave of mold litigation?

One of the best parts of living in Florida is the ability to enjoy the tropical weather and scenery.  Unfortunately, the hot and humid climate that fosters Florida’s greenery challenges development and implementation of standardized green building practices.  In the draft article “Why Green Buildings are Susceptible to Moisture & Mold Problems” David Odom, Richard Scott [...]

Welcome to Florida Green Building Law!

Welcome to the official website of the Florida Bar’s Green Building Subcommittee, a subcommittee of the Construction Law Committee.  Please add FloridaGreenBuildingLaw.com to your bookmarks!

Green mortgages are here…again

Energy efficient mortgages (“EEMs”) have been around for over thirty years, but remain underutilized and under marketed despite the momentum of the green building movement.  EEMs are mortgages that allow borrowers to buy more house or reduce interest rates because of the future cost savings and increased value associated with efficient homes.   The general theory is that the [...]

War Stories and Innovations

Have you come across pitfalls during a green building project?  Have you developed innovative ways of solving green building problems?  Share your green building war stories, innovations and pictures here on Florida Green Building Law!