November 9, 2011 - Green Building News

News

Sustainable Site Initiatives Wins Gold Medal Award

14 years ago3 mins

AUSTIN, Texas — The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) earned the 2011 Gold Medal Award from the Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) in recognition of outstanding, long-term contributions to the green industry at the PGMS annual awards ceremony in Louisville, Ky.

Featured Articles

Community Center Marks City’s First LEED Building

14 years ago14 years ago2 mins

WINTER PARK, Fla. — The $9.1 million Winter Park Community Center, designed to reflect the character of the “City of Culture and Heritage,” opened in October.

Designed by the Orlando office of SchenkelShultz Architecture and design-build partner Turner Construction Co., based in Orlando, the center targets LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.