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FAU at Jupiter is one of the nation's best buys in higher education. It offers first rate facilities and academic offerings and low state tuition. Students on the John D. MacArthur Campus enjoy the resources of a large research university and the advantages of a small campus setting: low student-teacher ratio, small classes and a relaxed and friendly climate. The MacArthur Campus is conveniently located on 135 acres off I-95 and Donald Ross Road within Jupiter's Abacoa community. The campus presently enrolls more than 2,000 students and offers a wide range of upper division and graduate programs from 6 of FAU's colleges, including 25 bachelor's degrees and 8 master's degrees. The MacArthur Campus is also home to FAU's Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College . A thriving Lifelong Learning Society provides non-credit liberal arts courses for learners in retirement. |
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Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions
111 East Las Olas Blvd., AT 709
Fort Lauderdale , FL 33301 www.catanese.org
Since 1972 the Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions at FAU has remained dedicated to helping communities and decision makers resolve urban and environmental issues through partnerships, education, and research. We believe that South Florida and other regions can manage growth without compromising economic prosperity, environmental integrity, or quality of life. CUES's mission is to work with policy-makers and the public in their pursuit of options for managing growth while preserving natural systems, promoting a strong economy and planning livable communities. Local governments, state agencies, civic and business groups, academics, and professionals are part of the broad constituency that supports, motivates, and benefits from our activities. |
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WCI is the 18 th largest publicly owned builder and developer in the U.S. (NYSE, WCI) and was names “ America 's Best Builder 2004” by Builder Magazine. WCI is a Florida leader in production green building. WCI's green model home, nicknamed Geni-G for generation green in the community of Evergrene is the national Silver award winner for the Energy Value Housing Award. The Geni G is certified green by FGBC. On Florida 's west Coast, WCI's Venetian Golf and River Club was the first community to commit to building all homes for review and certification by FGBC. |
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Florida Solar Energy Center 1679 Clearlake Road Cocoa , FL 32922 www.fsec.ucf.edu
The Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) is the largest and most active state-supported renewable energy and energy efficiency research, training, testing and certification institute in the United States . An institute of the University of Central Florida (UCF), FSEC functions as the state's energy research, training and certification center. FSEC's buildings research program led by over twenty scientists and engineers, include research on heating and air conditioning equipment, air distribution systems, insulation envelopes, efficient windows, lights, daylighting, appliances, and control systems. The FSEC Buildings Research Division has strong capabilities in diagnostic field testing, the development of user-friendly building energy analysis software, short- and long-term performance monitoring and equipment testing in controlled laboratories. Training programs available for learning how to deliver high-quality and energy-efficient homes, schools and commercial buildings. |
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When Gulfstream Homes creates a custom home, its beauty is more than skin deep. By embracing “ Green Building ” standards, each home built is pleasing to the eye with an unseen, yet important attraction that is energy-efficient, healthy and environmentally friendly. Founded on “ A Better Way to Build,” Gulfstream Homes recognizes the importance of crafting homes that carefully balance the lifestyle needs of today and tomorrow, with a special sensitivity to the environment and its resources. Such dedication to excellence has led to multiple regional and national accolades. |
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Founded in 1960, PBS&J is a professional services organization that provides a broad range of planning, design and construction services to a variety of public and private sector clients. The company's four major service areas are environmental, transportation, civil engineering, and construction services. The company utilizes its expertise in engineering, planning, architectural and surveying disciplines to solve complex problems in each of these basic service areas. PBS&J offers combined resources of more than 3,300 engineers, scientist, architects and support personnel located in more than 60 offices throughout the United States and the world. |
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The Bonita Bay Group 9990 Coconut Road
Bonita Springs , FL 34135
www.bonitabaygroup.com
The Bonita Bay Group is a real estate development company based in Bonita Springs , Florida whose hallmark is environmentally responsible development. During the past two decades, the company has set new standards in site planning, land use, environmental preservation, water management, and social infrastructure. In each of its six master planned communities wetlands are preserved, natural flow ways are restored and water-conservation efforts are practiced to ensure the protection of our precious resources. The Bonita Bay Group has been honored with many other awards, including the national Award of Excellence from the Urban Land Institute and the Golf Digest Environmental Leader in Golf Award. |
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Abacoa Development Company
1200 University Blvd., Ste. 210 Jupiter, FL 33458
www.abacoa.com
In 1996, Abacoa Development Company (ADC) was formed out of a partnership between Cypress Realty, Inc. and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. ADC is the master developer for the Abacoa project. One of its major objectives is to obtain the development rights and oversee the infrastructure construction of the 2,050 acre property in Jupiter, FL known as ABACOA. Abacoa is to be developed within the framework of Traditional Neighborhood Development concepts and sound environmental practices. |
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DiVosta Homes, 500 PGA Blvd., Suite 400
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
www.DiVosta.com
For over 44 years, DiVosta Homes has been helping individuals, couples and families build a better life. In that time, we have built more than 25,000 homes, each one built with the same commitment to quality and satisfaction. Today, the Company is one of the largest homebuilders in Florida. DiVosta has been recognized as one of the best real estate developers in Florida winning awards from many building associations and customer satisfaction surveys commissioned by the media. Providing excellent customer service and offering a wide variety of loan products, DiVosta Mortgage, DiVosta Homes' mortgage company, meets the financing needs of DiVosta Homes' customers throughout Florida. Whether it's a first-time buyer or a growing family, DiVosta Homes' commitment to quality is reflected in the way it builds homes, demonstrated in the way it treats customers and evident in the 1,800 employees who provide customers with exceptional value and with a buying experience that exceeds their expectations. DiVosta is a member of the Pulte Homes family™, one of the largest homebuilders in the United States, and Del Webb, the country's leading builder of active adult communities. |
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Hoar Construction, LLC
622 E. Washington St. - Ste. 200 Orlando, FL 32801
www.hoarllc.com/
Hoar Construction is a full service general contractor and construction manager. From the moment a construction project is conceived until the client moves in, Hoar Construction is available to serve our clients through all aspects and phases of the project. Hoar offers:
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Hoar Construction understands the importance of and is committed to sustainable development in Florida. With over 60 years of client satisfaction, Hoar Construction is ready to take the lead in Florida's green building movement.
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Garcia Brenner Stromberg Architecture
1001 SE Monterey Commons Blvd., Ste. 100
Stuart , Florida 34996
www.gbsarc.com
The architecture firm of Garcia Brenner Stromberg is driven to create buildings that satisfy a clientele's desire for projects that are at once powerful in design and practical in function. We begin with a VISION inspired by our client's goals and wishes. From this foundation an IDEA is born - the transformation of that vision into form. This idea is then manifested into a physical REALITY as a building, which validates our commitment to quality and confirms success. This is the mission of Garcia Brenner Stromberg - to guide our clients from vision to idea to reality, creating designs that suit place and purpose at once. Our firm is an active member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). |
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