Green Homes
The following are examples of homes with "Green" Certifications, built by members of the Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando.
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Buckhead Building Company> Tom Sims, 407-927-3100
- Green certification through the Florida Green Building Coalition
- 2007 Aurora Award - Best Custom Home under $500,000

Charles Clayton Construction> Charlie Clayton, 407-628-3334
- Green certification through Florida Green Building Coalition
- 2008 Golden Aurora Award - Best of State of Florida
- 2008 Grand Aurora Award - Detached Single Family Home over $3,000,001
- 2008 Grand Aurora Award - Kitchen over $3,000,001
- 2008 Grand Aurora Award - Interior Merchandising over $3,000,001
- 2008 Aurora Award - Kitchen over $3,000,001
- 2008 Aurora Award - Bath over $3,000,001
- 2008 Aurora Award - Interior Detailing over $2,000,001
- 2008 Aurora Award - Landscape/Pool Design Detached Single Family Home

Groninger Custom Homes, Keith Groninger (407) 644-8858
- FGBC green certification
- 2009 Parade of Homes – Green Certified Custom – 1st Place ($2 to 2.2 million)
- 2009 Orlando Home and Leisure Magazine – Home of the Year Awards – Editor’s Choice.

Hardwick General Contracting> Greg Hardwick, 407-259-8877
- National Award Winner – NAHB Project of the Year Green Remodeling – Multifamily
- Green certification through the Florida Green Building Coalition
- ENERGY STAR certification
- Water Star certification
- 2008 Parade of Homes Grand Award - Design Specialty Showcase (Kitchen)
- 2008 Merit Award - Custom Attached
- 2008 Aurora Award - Green Construction Remodel/Rehab Single Family
- 2008 Aurora Award - Energy Efficient Remodel/Rehab Project
- 2008 Aurora Award – Water-wise Single Family
- 2008 Grand Aurora – Water-wise Single Family

Hardwick General Contracting> Greg Hardwick, 407-259-8877
- Project Name: Dolce Vita Verde a Whole House Remodel
- Green Certification through Florida Green Building Coalition
- Achieved first ever FGBC PLATINUM Certification
- Florida Water Star Certification – Silver Level
- Energy Star Certified at 5+ – Stars
- HERS Index of 62
- Registered with DOE Builder’s Challenge
- 2009 Parade of Homes Winner – First Place
- 2009 South East Aurora Award Winner – Whole House Green Remodel

James M. Krantz Construction> Jim Krantz, 407-509-8144
- Green certification through the Florida Green Building Coalition
- ENERGY STAR certification
- 2008 Aurora Award - Custom Home one of a kind over $3,000,000
- 2008 Aurora Award - Landscape/pool design custom home (one of a kind)

Phil Kean Designs> Phil Kean, 407-599-3922
- Green certification through the Florida Green Building Coalition
- ENERGY STAR certification
- Florida Friendly Yard from The Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Programs
- 2008 Green Remodeling Chrysalis Award
- 2008 Green Remodeling Grand Design Award by REMODELING Magazine
- 2008 Aurora Award - Green Construction Remodel/Rehab Single Family
- 2008 Aurora Award - Custom Home - One of a Kind $2,000,001-$3,000,000
Phil Kean Designs> Phil Kean, 407-599-3922
"Evergreen"
- Green certification through the Florida Green Building Coalition
- ENERGY STAR certification
- Builders Challenge Participating Builder
- 2009 Home of the Year - Orlando Home & Leisure
- 2009 Kitchen of the Year - Orlando Home & Leisure
- 2009 Bathroom of the Year - Orlando Home & Leisure
- 2009 Parade of Homes 1st Place Winner - Green Certified Custom Home
- 2009 Aurora Award - Green Construction
- 2009 Aurora Award - Water-Wise Home
- 2009 Green Excellence Award - Residential Design & Build
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Wetherington Builders> Don Wetherington, 407-908-4282
- Green certification through the Florida Green Building Coalition
- ENERGY STAR certification
- 2007 Parade of Homes Merit Award
- Orlando Sentinel's People's Choice Award for "Most Innovative Pool"
- LEED Gold certification