HDR Engineering, Inc.
2621 Cattlemen Road
Sarasota, FL 34232
941-342-2707
HDR Engineering, Inc.
HDR is an employee-owned architectural, engineering and consulting firm. The company has made a concerted effort to implement measures to reduce its environmental impact. It has instituted an aggressive recycling program, taken measures to reduce paper consumption, conscientiously purchased low toxic and recycled content products, and worked extensively with its property management company to address the energy conservation and water protection issues of its facility.

Home Front Homes LLC
512 Paul Morris Drive
Englewood, FL 34223
941-475-6090
Home Front Homes LLC
Home Front Homes LLC is a builder that uses an innovative panelized construction system to create energy-efficient homes. The company built the prototype "Katrina Cottage," which was designed by architects at the urban design and planning firm of Congress for New urbanism member Andres Duaney and as an alternative to FEMA trailers for victims of hurricanes and other natural disasters. The company's founder has developed a quick and easy way to build the shell of a residential or commercial building in only days, using three main components: the windframe, the wall panels and the roof panels. They have implemented energy conservation measures such as shading their air conditioning unit and changing to more efficient light bulbs. They are also handling their wastes more effectively and generally ensuring that they conduct their business in a manner that reflects the environmental benefits of the product they manufacture.

Hurricane Glass and Shield
4123 Clark Road
Sarasota, FL 34233
941-971-0844
Hurricane Glass Shield
Hurricane Glass Shield is a leading local provider of hurricane safety protection and solar control products in Sarasota and the surrounding Florida West Coast area. They have installed products on more than 13,000 homes and are a member of the Manatee and Sarasota Chambers of Commerce, and the West Florida Better Business Bureau. The company has implemented several measures that are conserving resources and helping trim their business overhead. Their free FP&L energy audit pointed out several areas where they could reduce energy use, including installing electronic thermostats. Their aggressive new recycling program will enable them to reduce their garbage service cost as well.