EVHA Winners Sorted by Company
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Veridian Homes |
Award: 2007 Gold Award and Builder of the Year |
Veridian's philosophy is to "use less." As such, the builder recycles extensively on the jobsite and devotes time and resources to land planning, habitat restoration, and water conservation. The company specializes in building homes and neighborhoods dedicated to Smart Growth and green-building practices. Even their mission statement includes a category devoted to the environment, stating that Veridian will "use certified energy-efficient designs and green, environmentally-sound practices." All their homes built in 2006 will earn the Wisconsin ENERGY STAR label and received Green Built Home certification. As part of their commitment to quality, the company is a National Housing Quality certified builder. |
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Ferrier Builders, Inc.
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Award: 2007 Gold Award
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The mission statement of Ferrier Custom homes, which has been in the business of building energy-efficient homes since 1982, pretty much says it all. Ferrier's mission is "to advance, communicate, and facilitate energy-efficient and sustainable building practices to the home building industry and into the homes and structures we build." The goal for this home was to build a high-performance home featuring sustainable materials and near-zero energy consumption that an average family could afford. To accomplish its goals, Ferrier Custom Homes won't compromise when it comes to quality. "Subs and suppliers who are properly aware of energy-efficient practices and procedures are the only ones we will consider using on our projects," says company president Don Ferrier. |
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Grupe Homes |
Award: 2007 Gold Winner |
Grupe Homes is a production builder with a strong commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability. The company has a comprehensive buyer education program that highlights energy efficiency. Each development's model home has a hands-on energy display featuring innovative energy technologies such as solar water heating panels, tankless water heaters, and radiant barriers. Caring for the environment is "part of Grupe's ongoing legacy." In its master-planned communities, the company has planted more than half a million trees, constructed more than 400 acres of lakes, opened more than 200 public parks, and created more than 20 miles of paths for walking and biking. |
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LivingHomes |
Award: 2007 Gold Winner |
Factory-built homes are inherently resource efficient. Yet LivingHomes takes this to a new level by incorporating state-of-the-art energy efficiency with resource efficiency in a modern design. In addition to the waste reduction inherent in factory-built construction, the home includes many environmentally-friendly materials such as FSC-certified wood, locally-sourced concrete, 100 percent recycled cellulose and denim insulation, countertops made from 100 percent post-consumer newsprint, and no-VOC paints, primers, and sealers. As part of the company's "Zero Waste Policy," it contracts with a special materials waste company that recycles about 70 percent of collected waste. On top of that, LivingHomes works with The Reuse People, which deconstructs homes and resells or donates useable materials. |
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Aspen Homes of Colorado, Inc. |
Award: 2007 Gold Award
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Earning the honor of 2006 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year after just six years in business, Aspen Homes is outstanding in its field. "We stand behind our homes…each comes with a written energy guarantee" that the home will perform 40 percent better than a home built to code minimum, says company president Rob Sabin. With a year's worth of data collected on over 100 homes, heating energy savings have averaged more than 60 percent. Perhaps the greater-than-expected savings is due in part to the homeowner's appreciation of the value of energy efficiency. The company explains energy-efficiency features to each homeowner at the preconstruction meeting and during a pre-drywall walk-through. Further questions can be answered during one of two walkthroughs scheduled before home completion or the two post-closing walkthroughs. |
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Yavapai College Residential Building
Technology |
Award: 2007 Gold Award |
Through a partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Yavapai College's Residential Building Technology (RBT) program has proven that building science principles and green building concepts can be applied to affordable housing. Yavapai College's RBT program worked with the Prescott Area Habitat for Humanity program to modify a basic floor plan in order to incorporate as many green building principles as possible within the strict budget set by HFH. This affordable home includes many features found in the green building guidelines of leading organizations such as the National Association of Home Builders, the Energy and Environmental Building Association, the American Lung Association, and the U.S. Green Building Council. |
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Yavapai College Residential Building
Technology |
Award: 2007 Gold Award |
Surrounded by a green-built educational facility, students of Yavapai College's Residential Building Technology (RBT) program are introduced to the big picture. Yavapai College's RBT program curriculum, one of the most progressive residential construction programs in the country, combines classroom construction with practical, hands-on skills training. According to program director Tony Grahame, "Our students leave the program with the understanding that architects, engineers, master builders, and owners must work as a team." Although the program focuses on teaching students how to construct green homes, the program's goal extends to educating consumers and the local building community about the benefits of building green. |
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Fireside Home
Construction |
Award: 2007 Silver Award
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"Our customers' satisfaction is the most important thing we do," says Robert Burnside, company president. "It's amazing, once our customers see [energy efficiency details during the construction process] and understand, they become one of our greatest sales tools." According to the company, one of its keys to success is that it builds the same energy-efficiency techniques into almost every home. "Consistency in design and execution... insures that we exceed our energy-efficiency goals time and time again. We also use the same tradespeople... so they know our system and our expectations." |
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LivingHomes |
Award: 2007 Silver Winner |
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Holton Homes Inc. |
Award: 2007 Silver Award |
With local energy prices well below the national average, most customers were not initially enthused by Holton Homes' energy-efficiency features. However, despite the general lack of enthusiasm, Holton Homes forged ahead and designed its entire business around energy efficiency. The company is committed to educating the public, real estate and building professionals, and its own employees about energy efficiency. Recently, the company has noticed a shift in the average home buyer's interest in energy efficiency, increasing sales and production volume to the point where it has had to turn away an increasing number of buyers wanting custom homes. Subsequently, it is considering opening a custom home division. |
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Bob Ward Companies |
Award: 2007 Silver Award |
Bob Ward Companies has focused on energy efficiency for 14 years and has been an ENERGY STAR partner since the program's inception. Remarks company president, Linda Veach, "Buyers deserve homes that are energy efficient, comfortable, kind to the environment, and affordable. Voluntarily acting on these beliefs helps us develop brand awareness and loyalty even before we sell a home." This home was the company's attempt to take energy efficiency "to a new level." Because it typically targets the starter and move-up home market, the company had to carefully select high-tech efficiency features that could be incorporated affordably. "Our homebuyers, who are very cost-conscious, are pleasantly surprised to know that there can be a complete package of energy-efficient features in a home in their price range. For them, this is real added value," says Veach. |
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Gary W. Dorris, Inc. DBA
Dorris Construction |
Award: 2007 Honorable Mention |
Gary Dorris, president of Dorris Construction, was inspired by this project to alter the way he views home construction. As a builder who strives to "build homes with a focus on quality and an attitude that makes the home building experience an enjoyable one for the customer," Gary Dorris sought to create a home to exceed the customer's expectations. In this case, the homeowner wanted a state-of-the-art green and energy-efficient home, yet the company had not built this type of home before. The builder now realizes that any home can be energy efficient and, with the proper planning and preparation, additional construction costs can be kept to a minimum. |
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AndersonSargent Custom Builder,
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Award: 2006 Gold Award and Builder of the Year
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Aspen Homes of Colorado, Inc. |
Award: 2006 Gold Award
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Aspen Homes of Colorado, Inc. |
Award: 2006 Gold Award
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Sunterra Homes, Inc. |
Award: 2006 Gold Award
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Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. |
Award: 2006 Gold Award
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Palm Harbor Homes |
Award: 2006 Gold Award
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Applegren Construction, Inc
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Award: 2006 Silver Award
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Chisholm Creek Development, LLC
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Award: 2006 Silver Award
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The Cohousing Company
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Award: 2006 Silver Award
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Ferrier Builders, Inc.
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Award: 2006 Silver Award
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Fireside Home
Construction
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Award: 2006 Silver Award
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Tierra Concrete Homes, Inc
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Award: 2006 Silver Award
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Big Horn Builders, Inc. |
Award: 2006 Honorable Mention
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Chuck Miller
Construction, Inc
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Award: 2006 Honorable Mention
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Ence Homes
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Award: 2006 Honorable Mention
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Pardee Homes
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Award: 2006 Honorable Mention
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Skyline Homes, Inc
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Award: 2006 Honorable Mention
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TJ Bednar Homes
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Award: 2006 Honorable Mention
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John Wesley Miller
Companies |
Award: 2005 Gold Award and Builder of the Year |
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American YouthWorks/Casa Verde Builders |
Award: 2005 Gold Award |
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Aspen Homes of Colorado, Inc. |
Award: 2005 Gold Award |
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Ferrier Builders, Inc. |
Award: 2005 Gold Award |
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Holton Homes Inc. |
Award: 2005 Gold Award |
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Ideal Homes of Norman, LLC |
Award: 2005 Gold Award |
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McStain Neighborhoods |
Award: 2005 Gold Award |
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Pardee Homes |
Award: 2005 Gold Award |
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Yavapai College |
Award: 2005 Gold Award |
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Carter Construction |
Award: 2005 Honorable Mention |
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Chisholm Creek Development, LLC |
Award: 2005 Honorable Mention |
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Chuck Miller
Construction, Inc. |
Award: 2005 Honorable Mention |
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Habitat for Humanity of Catawba
Valley |
Award: 2005 Honorable Mention |
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Neighbor for Neighbor, Inc. |
Award: 2005 Honorable Mention |
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Tierra Concrete Homes, Inc. |
Award: 2005 Honorable Mention |
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All America Homes of
Gainesville, Inc. |
Award: 2005 Silver Award |
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Aspen Homes of Colorado, Inc. |
Award: 2005 Silver Award |
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Blue Sea Construction Company |
Award: 2005 Silver Award |
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Carolina Country Builders |
Award: 2005 Silver Award |
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Ideal Homes of Norman, LLC |
Award: 2005 Silver Award |
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Montgomery and Rust, Inc. |
Award: 2005 Silver Award |
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Premier Homes Properties, Inc. |
Award: 2005 Silver Award |
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Wonderland Hill Development Company |
Award: 2005 Silver Award |
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Cambridge Homes of North Carolina |
Award: 2004 Gold Award |
Cambridge Homes of North Carolina has been in business for seven years and builds 150 homes annually. This 2,550-square-foot home was built near Charlotte for $52 per square foot, excluding land. The judging panel commended Cambridge Homes for its strong commitment to promoting energy efficiency, comfort, and indoor air quality. The judges believed that the company's approach to building and promoting energy-efficient production homes will "set an example" for others to follow. The efficiency package includes optimum value engineered framed walls with cellulose insulation, low-E2 windows, and 13-SEER air conditioning. Through the Environments for Living program, Cambridge Homes offers a heating and cooling cost guarantee of $55 per month for the home. The company's HomeSmartz program provides valuable information to prospective homebuyers about each home's efficiency features. AhomeSmartz room in each development is dedicated to educating homeowners about energy efficiency. Cambridge Homes of North Carolina wishes to thank Freddy Skipper of Andy Lewis HVAC, Jim Welsh of Blown Rite Insulation Co., and Sam Magliocca of Keller Building Products |
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Marlette Homes |
Award: 2004 Gold Award |
Marlette Homes, which has been in business for more than 50 years, builds 550 homes each year. This 1,445-square-foot home was built in Oregon for $28 per square foot, excluding land. The EVHA judges were impressed by Marlette Homes' committment to the principles of energy efficiency and the excellent value that the builder delivers for the project cost. This factory-assembled home was built with 2x6 walls insulated with R-21 high-density fiberglass batts, R-33 frame floors, R-38 ceilings, and low-E windows. A rigorous air sealing package and the incorporation of mastic-sealed ductwork in conditioned space minimize energy losses. A 90 percent efficient furnace and ENERGY STAR-rated appliances round out the efficiency features.The builder participates in the Super Good Cents, Energy Star, and Natural Choice programs, and builds to the standards of the Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Home program. |
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Marlette Homes |
Award: 2004 Gold Award |
Marlette Homes, which has been in business for more than 50 years, builds 550 homes each year. This 1,445-square-foot home was built in Oregon for $28 per square foot, excluding land. The EVHA judges were impressed by Marlette Homes' committment to the principles of energy efficiency and the excellent value that the builder delivers for the project cost. This factory-assembled home was built with 2x6 walls insulated with R-21 high-density fiberglass batts, R-33 frame floors, R-38 ceilings, and low-E windows. A rigorous air sealing package and the incorporation of mastic-sealed ductwork in conditioned space minimize energy losses. A 90 percent efficient furnace and ENERGY STAR-rated appliances round out the efficiency features.The builder participates in the Super Good Cents, Energy Star, and Natural Choice programs, and builds to the standards of the Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Home program. |
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Medallion Homes |
Award: 2004 Gold Award |
Medallion Homes has been in business for eight years and built 320 homes in 2003. This 2,404-square-foot home was built near San Antonio for $45 per square foot, not including land. According to the EVHA judging panel, Medallion Homes is dedicated to the ideals of building and selling energy efficient homes. Starting with its clear, concise mission statement, the company recognizes the benefits of energy efficiency to the community, homebuyer, the environment, and the company itself. Medallion's winning home design, which balanced energy efficiency with cost and environmental benefits, features cellulose insulation, ductwork sealed with mastic and contained in conditioned space, radiant barrier roof decking, 14-SEER air-conditioning equipment, and a condensing furnace. The builder pays careful attention to HVAC sizing and humidity control. Medallion's multimedia marketing, whether the company's website, newspaper advertisements, brochures or courses offered to real estate agents through Medallion Homes University-all stress energy efficiency. The company participates in the ENERGY STAR and Building America programs. |
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Pruett Builders, Inc. |
Award: 2004 Gold Award |
Pruett Builders has been in business for 18 years and constructs about 35 homes each year. This 5,486-square-foot home was built for $180 per square foot, excluding land. The EVHA judges remarked that the design of the home shows a commitment by the builder to build to the highest standards possible. The judges especially liked the company's use of energy modeling during the design process to assist in making decisions about which efficiency measures to incorporate into the home. The concrete block home features low-E, gas-filled, tinted windows, spray foam ceiling insulation, and an excellent air sealing package. All ductwork is sealed with mastic and located in conditioned space. Most of the lighting throughout the home is fluorescent. High efficiency heat pumps with variable speed air handlers provide efficient heating and cooling. An energy recovery ventilation system provides fresh air without adding significantly to heating and cooling loads. A solar thermal system provides hot water and appliances are ENERGY STAR rated. The builder participates in the ENERGY STAR and Florida Green Building Coalition programs. |
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R-Valued Homes, Ltd. |
Award: 2004 Gold Award |
R-Valued Homes, LTD has been in business for five years and constructs two homes per year. This 2,700-square-foot home near Anchorage cost $80 per square foot to build, not including land. According to the EVHA judges, R-Valued Homes built an "incredible home" that has "amazing" utility bills. The company was described by the judges as innovative, practical, and experienced. The winning home features R-28 Structural Insulated Panel walls, low-e, gas-filled, triple-pane windows; a 96 percent efficient natural gas boiler for space and water heating; a heat recovery ventilator; ENERGY STAR appliances; and a lighting package of 100 percent halogen and fluorescent lighting. All the efficiency features added up to an average monthly heating bill of $32, in a climate where heating is used year-round. The company participates in Energy Rated Homes of Alaska. This home received a score of 97.4 out of a possible 100 points. |
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The Tower Companies |
Award: 2004 Gold Award |
The Tower Companies has been in business for over 50 years and builds 450 homes each year. This 1,100-square-foot apartment home near Washington, DC, was constructed for $97 per square foot, not including land. The EVHA judges were impressed that the Tower Companies' entire corporate philosophy encompasses energy and resource efficiency. The apartment homes, located near public transportation, are thoroughly tested and inspected during construction for quality control. Marketing efforts include the availability of a negotiated discount rate for green power for renters and a "Green Guide to the Blair Towns" manual that describes the energy- and resource-efficient features of the building. The building shell includes low-e, tinted vinyl windows and full under-slab insulation. All ductwork is located in conditioned space. The lighting package is nearly 100 percent fluorescent and all appliances are ENERGY STAR rated. Tracer gas analysis was conducted to confirm the air-sealing system's performance. |
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Chuck Miller
Construction, Inc. |
Award: 2004 Gold Award and Builder of the Year |
BUILDER OF THE YEAR: In merely five years of operation, Chuck Miller Construction has built a winning business. The company is committed to efficiency--all of its homes are built to the same strict standards of energy efficiency. Those standards have been developed through careful design, in which features are selected for the energy value they add to a home. The company's success lies not only in the quality of its finished product, but also in its process for continuous improvement. For example, the company: - Uses a systematic quality assurance approach in which energy efficiency details undergo regular inspection; - Fosters relationships with trade contractors and product suppliers; - Encourages employees to participate in continuing education; - Remains responsive to customer's needs, as evidenced by customer testimonials; and - Maintains a website that highlights energy efficiency and the company's pledge to building a high-quality product. Because of Chuck Miller Construction's commitment to energy efficiency and exemplary practices, the company earned the EVHA program's highest honors, 2004 EVHA Builder of the Year. 2004 GOLD AWARD: Chuck Miller Construction, LLC, has been in business for five years and constructs between 10 and 12 homes each year.This 2,800-squarefoot custom home was built near Boise, Idaho, for $86 per square foot, excluding land. Chuck Miller Construction impressed the judging panel tremendously; the panel called the company a great builder that is building great homes from design through [homeowner] orientation. The company's commitment to energy efficiency is evident in this home, which features 2x6 studs spaced 24-inches on center, spray foam insulation with an additional one-half inch of foam sheathing, ductwork sealed with mastic and contained in conditioned space, a condensing furnace, and ENERGY STAR appliances. Chuck Miller Construction demonstrates exemplary marketing and customer relations. All marketing materials, including the company's website, tout efficiency features and include logos of the efficiency programs in which the company participates. All the company's homes are built under the ENERGY STAR and Building America programs. |
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Aspen Homes of Colorado, Inc. |
Award: 2004 Silver Award |
Aspen Homes of Colorado has been in business for three years. This 2,070-square-foot home was built near Denver for $47 per square foot, excluding land. The EVHA judges pointed to Aspen Homes's strong commitment to energy efficiency, as was evident in the company's follow-through with customers and its energy bill guarantee program. The company uses bio-diesel trucks and purchased a block of wind power for a subdivision. The winning home features blown-in-batt insulation combined with one-inch foam sheathing to provide a wall R-value of 20, with careful attention paid to air-sealing details. All ductwork is located in conditioned space and sealed with mastic. A 92 percent AFUE furnace provides high efficiency heating, and mechanical ventilation ensures fresh air for occupants. All of the company's homes are built under the ENERGY STAR, E-Star Colorado, and Built Green Colorado programs. |
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Chuck Miller
Construction, Inc. |
Award: 2004 Silver Award |
Chuck Miller Construction has been in business for five years and builds 10 to 12 homes each year. This 2,149-square-foot home was built near Boise, Idaho for $88 per square foot, not including land. As the EVHA judges put it, Chuck Miller Construction "walks the walk" when it comes to energy efficiency. The judges noted that the company is firmly committed to energy-efficient home construction, resulting in an impressive product from design through homeowner orientation. Walls are framed with 2" x 6" studs using optimum value framing techniques, insulated with spray foam insulation, and sheathed with one-half inch of foam for added R-value. All ducts are contained in conditioned space, with special attention paid to air sealing. A heat recovery ventilation system brings fresh air into the home with little energy penalty. A 92 AFUE furnace, 12-SEER air-conditioning system, and ENERGY STAR appliances complete the energy package. The company participates in the Building America and ENERGY STAR programs. |
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City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department |
Award: 2004 Silver Award |
The City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department has operated for 10 years and constructs between six and 10 homes per year. This 1,500-square-foot home was built for $51 per square foot, excluding land. The judges remarked that this project, which resulted in a very efficient home, should be a model for other city projects throughout the country. The home featured low-E2 windows and 2x6 walls insulated with R-19 fiberglass batts and sheathed with one-inch of foam. Ducts were sealed with mastic and are 90 percent contained in conditioned space; jumper ducts balanced the airflow to individual rooms. To help low-income homeowners buy the energyefficient homes, the city offers its own financing which factors the projected energy bills into loan ratios. New homeowners attend eight hours of free training on home maintenance, including energy conservation. |
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WCI Communities, Inc. |
Award: 2004 Silver Award |
WCI Communities has been in business for 50 years and builds more than 2,000 homes each year. This 1,555-square-foot home was built near Palm Beach, Florida, for $131 per square foot, excluding land. The EVHA judges commended WCI Communities' mission statement, which demonstrates the company's desire to be a leader in energy efficiency among production home builders. First-floor walls are built with insulating concrete forms, while the wood-framed second-story walls are filled with spray foam insulation. Tinted windows reduce solar heat gain. A sealed attic design allows all ductwork to be located in conditioned space. Fiber optic lighting is used in the kitchen; about 80 percent of the home's light fixtures were fitted with compact fluorescent bulbs. Water heating is provided by a tankless water heater; solar energy heats the pool. A 15-SEER air conditioning system and ENERGY STAR appliances complete the energy package. The company participates in the ENERGY STAR, Florida Green Building Coalition, and Florida Power and Light BuildSmart programs. WCI Communities would like to thank The Florida Solar Energy Center, The Florida Green Building Coalition, and Florida Power and Light's BuildSmart Program. |
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Pardee Homes |
Award: 2003 Gold Award |
Pardee Homes of San Diego, CA has been in business for 81 years and closed 2,202 homes last year. This 3,708-square-foot winning home, one of 97 homes built to the same specifications, was constructed for $63 per square foot. Pardee Homes worked with the ComfortWiseTM new home program to select energy efficiency features that balance performance with cost. This upfront energy analysis led to the selection of low-e windows with a low solar heat gain coefficient, a gas-powered tankless water heater, a 2.4-kW photovoltaic array mounted on a backyard trellis, ENERGY STAR-rated appliances, and a lighting package comprised solely of permanent fluorescent fixtures. Other features include a programmable thermostat and an electric car outlet. The company, in conjunction with ComfortWise, produced scopes of work for the installation of energy components and systems and used third-party inspections to ensure installation in accordance with the scopes of work. Pardee Homes is an ENERGY STAR builder. |
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Pruett Builders, Inc. |
Award: 2003 Gold Award |
Pruett Builders, Inc., of Sarasota, Florida, has been in business for 17 years and builds 35 homes each year. This 5,507-square-foot model home was built for $180 per square foot, excluding land. Energy features of this custom home include low-e, gas-filled, tinted windows, R-20 Icynene walls, ductwork sealed with mastic and located in conditioned space, a lighting package that is 85% fluorescent, two energy recovery ventilators for high-efficiency ventilation, a passive solar hot water collector, a high efficiency heat pump with variable speed air handler that is controlled by a programmable thermostat and a dehumidistat, and energy-efficient appliances including an ENERGY STAR-rated dishwasher and front-loading washer. Ceiling fans throughout improve comfort and reduce cooling needs. The house is predicted to cost $200 per month for heating, cooling, and water heating based on the Florida Building Energy Rating Guide. Pruett Builders participates in the ENERGY STAR, Florida Power and Light BuildSmart, and Florida House Institute's Eco-$mart programs. |
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Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. |
Award: 2003 Gold Award |
Stitt Energy Systems, Inc., of Rogers, Arkansas, has been in business for 24 years and builds 24 homes each year.This 4,564-square-foot home was constructed near Effingham, Illinois, for $103 per square foot, excluding land. Insulating concrete forms, with an R-value of 22, comprise the foundation of this award-winning home. Walls and roof are constructed of structural insulated panels that boast R-24 for the six-inch exterior walls and R-16 for the four-inch garage walls. All ductwork is run through the truss floor in conditioned space to maximize HVAC system efficiency. The lighting package includes several windows for daylighting, one solar tube skylight, and fluorescent lighting for over half of the installed fixtures. Heating and cooling are supplied by two systems: a wood boiler and a two-speed heat pump (SEER 16). Two flat plate solar collectors produce hot water, with supplemental hot water provided by a highly insulated electric water heater. An energy recovery ventilator efficiently introduces fresh air into the home. The builder is an ENERGY STAR partner. |
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Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. |
Award: 2003 Gold Award |
Stitt Energy Systems, Inc., of Rogers, Arkansas has been building homes since 1978. They constructed this 1,760-square-foot home near Tulsa, Oklahoma for $82 per square foot, excluding land. The building shell consists of low-e, gas filled windows, structural insulated panel walls, and an insulated concrete form foundation. Raised heel roof trusses permit R-38 insulation to be blown over the entire roof area without being compressed at roof edges. Over 50 percent of the lighting in the home (interior and exterior) is fluorescent. Hot water is provided by a flat plate solar collector powered by a photovoltaic pump. An energy recovery ventilator provides fresh air without greatly compromising heating and cooling loads. A photovoltaic pump operates the solar domestic water heating system. Appliances, including a high-efficiency, top-loading washer, are ENERGY STAR rated. The builder is an ENERGY STAR partner. |
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Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. |
Award: 2003 Gold Award |
Stitt Energy Systems, Inc., of Rogers, Arkansas which has been in business since 1978, built this 2,786-square-foot home in Fayetteville, Arkansas, for $104 per square foot excluding land. The building shell of this award-winning home consists of an insulating concrete form foundation, structural insulated panel walls, and raised-heel roof trusses that permit full attic insulation coverage. Nearly three-quarters of the lighting is fluorescent. A solar hot water system operated by a solar-powered pump provides nearly all the home's hot water needs. A hot water circulation system provides hot water at faucets at the touch of a button and eliminates the waiting time for water to reach the desired temperature. All major appliances are rated ENERGY STAR. A special "ice house roof" system provides a radiant barrier channel to improve convective air flow and reduce summer heat gain. The builder is an ENERGY STAR partner. |
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Ryland Homes Central Texas Division |
Award: 2003 Gold Award and Builder of the Year |
BUILDER OF THE YEAR Ryland Homes Central Texas Division describes its mission as follows: "To achieve the highest satisfaction from customers... through continuously improved products and services while being socially responsible." Under its HouseWorks program, Ryland Homes Central Texas Division has demonstrated its commitment to customer satisfaction by adopting stringent standards of energy-efficient and environmentally responsible construction. The HouseWorks program, Ryland's brand name for homes that meet the Environments for Living program, guarantees energy bills for the first two years of homeownership. To comply with the program, the company provides intensive, company-wide staff training and performs systematic quality inspections to check that procedures are followed and to rapidly identify areas that need improvement. Because of Ryland Homes Central Texas Division's demonstrated commitment to energy-efficient construction, the company earned the highest honors bestowed by the EnergyValue Housing Award program, the EVHA Builder of the Year. GOLD AWARD Ryland Homes Central Texas Division has been in business for 35 years and builds 1,000 homes each year. This 3,154-square-foot home near San Antonio, Texas, was built for $37 per square foot, excluding land. It is one of four homes built to the same specifications. Through a partnership with Masco's Environments for Living program, the builder offers a 2-year guarantee that home heating and cooling will require less than 274 therms and 4,719 kWh per year-for an estimated average monthly cost of $54. The home's energy features include R-20 blown-in cellulose walls, low-e windows with low solar heat gain properties, radiant barrier roof decking, ducts sealed with mastic and completely contained in conditioned space, HCFC refrigerant-free air conditioner, and a direct-vent, condensing furnace (92 AFUE). The builder participates in the following energy programs: ENERGY STAR, Austin Energy Greenbuilder, Masco's Environments for Living and Building America. |
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All America Homes of
Gainesville, Inc. |
Award: 2003 Silver Award |
All American Homes of Gainesville (Florida) has been in the home building business for 17 years and currently builds 10 homes each year. This 3,644-square-foot custom home was built for $94 per square foot, excluding land. In addition to a tight building shell, this home contains many energy features to enhance its performance. Ductwork is completely contained in conditioned space and is sealed with mastic over foil tape. A 2.4-kW solar photovoltaic array provides electricity to the home. The hydronic heating system uses energy provided by the solar hot water system with natural gas back up. A variable speed air handler contributes to the SEER rating of 14+ for the air conditioning system. Radiant barrier roof decking reduces solar heat gain through the attic and large roof overhangs reduce solar gain through windows. High window transoms located beneath the roof overhangs provide daylighting without contributing to solar heat gain. The home features a solar-powered attic fan for energy-free ventilation, a solar water and pool heater (which also contributes to space heating), and solar-powered low-voltage patio lighting. About 85% of the lighting wattage in the home is fluorescent. |
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Chuck Miller
Construction, Inc. |
Award: 2003 Silver Award |
Chuck Miller Construction, Inc., of Boise, Idaho, has been in business for four years and builds between six and eight homes annually. This 2,790-square-foot home built near Boise was constructed for $78 per square foot, excluding land. It is one of six homes built to the same specifications. Walls are framed with 2" x 6" studs spaced 24 inches on center and sheathed with OSB and one-half inch of foam for a total wall R-value of 23. Raised-heel roof trusses prevent insulation from being compressed at roof edges and permit R-38 attic insulation to cover the entire roof area. All ductwork is located in conditioned space to increase heating and cooling efficiency. A 92 percent efficient furnace controlled with a programmable thermostat and a power-vented water heater reduce energy consumption. The company participates in the Building America, ENERGY STAR, and Idaho GemStarTM programs. |
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McNaughton Homes |
Award: 2003 Silver Award |
McNaughton Homes of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has been in business for 20 years and builds between 50 and 75 homes each year. This 1,351-square-foot home was built for $63 per square foot, not including land. All of the builder's homes meet the specifications of this award-winning entry. Insulating foam sheathing and fiberglass batt insulation combine to provide R-16 walls. The ceiling is blown with fiberglass insulation to R-38. The use of the optimum value engineering technique of "California corners" permits corners to be insulated well and mitigates a potential source of air infiltration. A 2.5-ton geothermal heat pump provides efficient heating and cooling. According to the Comfort Home® Corporation energy cost guarantee, it is expected to cost less than $500 for heating, cooling and water heating on an annual basis. Through the Comfort Home program, each home's performance is qualified through an infrared scan and a blower door test. |
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Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. |
Award: 2003 Silver Award |
Stitt Energy Systems, Inc., has been building homes since 1978, and constructs about 24 homes each year. This 1,866-square-foot custom home was built near Springfield, Missouri for $102 per square foot, excluding land. This passive solar home features large expanses of south-facing windows to absorb solar heat gain in winter and to provide natural daylighting. Overhangs prevent unwanted solar gains during the summer. A 78% efficient wood-burning fireplace provides most of the heating, and a sealed combustion furnace provides supplemental heat. An insulating concrete form foundation combined with structural insulated panel walls create an R-22 foundation and R-24 walls. Raised heel roof trusses allow full attic insulation coverage. A two-speed air conditioning system provides high-efficiency cooling through ductwork that is entirely within conditioned space. A solar hot water system with a photovoltaic powered pump provide most of the hot water for the home. Energy efficient appliances including a front-loading washer and a convection oven, a lighting package that features over half fluorescent lighting, and an energy recovery ventilator complete the efficiency package. |
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Sunterra Homes, Inc. |
Award: 2003 Silver Award |
Sunterra Homes, Inc., of Bend, Oregon has been operating for 26 years and constructs between seven and ten homes per year. This 2,217-square-foot home was built for $100 per square foot, excluding land. The home features low-e, gas-filled windows configured for passive solar design-windows on the south wall have a high solar heat gain coefficient while all other windows have a low solar heat gain coefficient. An innovative wall system provides an R-30 wall, R-49 insulation is blown into the flat ceiling area, and a combination of high-density batt insulation and foam permits R-42 in cathedral ceilings. The builder pays careful attention to air sealing and fresh air is delivered via a heat recovery ventilation system. In-floor heating is used on the first floor and all ductwork, which supplies the second floor only, is sealed with mastic. A water-source heat pump equipped with a desuperheater to collect waste heat provides efficient heating, cooling, and hot water. ENERGY STAR appliances complete the energy package. The builder participates in the Super Good Cents and Portland General Electric's Earth Advantage programs. |
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T.J. Bednar Homes |
Award: 2003 Silver Award |
T.J. Bednar Homes of Tucson has been in business for 26 years and constructs 120 homes each year. This 1,227-square-foot home was built for $66 per square foot, excluding land. It is one of 33 homes built to the same specifications. This home, designed to fit the architecture of the Tucson area, also contains regionally appropriate energy features. Low-e tinted windows minimize solar heat gain, R-23 walls and special attention to air sealing reduce through-the-wall heat gain and loss, a light-colored roof reduces heat gain, and a batch-type solar water heater provides economical hot water. Walls are framed using optimum value engineering techniques, which reduce lumber needs and improve energy efficiency. Ductwork is sealed with mastic and is fully contained in conditioned space. A solar tube skylight provides energy-free lighting in bathrooms. Under the Tucson Electric Power Guarantee Home program, the home, built in the community of Civano, is guaranteed to cost less than $0.79 per day to heat and cool. |
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Tierra Concrete Homes, Inc. |
Award: 2002 Gold Award and Builder of the Year |
Tierra Concrete Homes' award-winning 4,025-square-foot home in Colorado Springs received a 5-Star-Plus rating from E-Star Colorado. The passive solar concrete home uses overhangs, orientation, and the clever use of windows to optimize solar heat gain in the winter and minimize unwanted solar heat gain. Large, south-facing windows have a high solar heat gain coefficient to allow most of the solar energy to be transmitted indoors. Overhangs protect the southern exposure from unwanted solar heat gain when the sun is high overhead in the summer. North, west, and east windows are minimized, and low solar heat gain coefficient windows are used. 96-square-feet of solar panels preheat water for domestic use and in-floor radiant heating. An energy-recovery ventilator introduces fresh air into the home while recovering heat from the outgoing air. The home was built to the standards of Green Built Colorado, a program of the HBA of Metro Denver. |
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Colorado Dream Homes, Inc. |
Award: 2002 Gold Winner |
Colorado Dream Homes, a three-time winner of the EnergyValue Housing Award, has improved their designs so much over the years that, as EVHA judge Pat Huelman puts it, "I'm not sure how much further they can go." Colorado Dream Homes signature double 2" x 4" walls filled with R-38 fiberglass batt insulation, an insulating concrete form foundation, R-75 ceiling insulation, and triple pane windows provide the basis for the exceptional efficiency of this home. Indoor air quality is ensured in the tightly sealed home by balanced mechanical ventilation using a heat recovery ventilator. Most of the lighting is fluorescent and Energy Star-rated appliances are used throughout. An on-demand boiler that supplies radiant floor heating completes the efficiency package. The builder is a Built Green Colorado member and a builder of ENERGY STAR labeled homes. |
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Emerald Homes |
Award: 2002 Gold Winner |
Emerald Homes award-winning 3,000-square-foot home contains many features, including a $53 per month heating and cooling cost guarantee, that set it apart from the competition. In conjunction with the Environments for Living program, Emerald Homes offers R-19 to R-21 walls, R-30 Cocoon blown cellulose ceiling insulation, mastic-sealed ductwork, and airtight recessed can lights. A 14-SEER air conditioner and 90 AFUE sealed combustion furnace help keep heating and cooling costs low while Energy Star appliances complete the energy package. Fresh air is intermittently introduced into the home by programmable ventilation system. |
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Fallman Design and Construction |
Award: 2002 Gold Winner |
Fallman Design and Construction's Central Florida Dream Home incorporates cost-effective energy efficiency, passive solar design, drought tolerant landscaping, and a water conserving irrigation system. A solar hot water system and a dehumidifying ventilation system to supply fresh outdoor air completes the resource-efficiency package. The builder worked with the Florida Solar Energy Center, the UFL's Energy Extension Service, and the Lake County Water Authority in designing the home. A unique, duct-in-duct system ensures that 100% of the ductwork is contained in conditioned space--an energy feature that can prevent significant amounts of wasted energy. To get the message of energy efficiency across to the home buyer, Fallman Design and Construction prominently features the Energy Star logo on their marketing materials--even on the side of their trucks. "The Green Room" in their model home contains educational materials on energy and resource efficiency. |
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Fleetwood Homes of Oregon |
Award: 2002 Gold Winner |
Fleetwood Homes factory-built, 1,084-square-foot home near Portland, OR contains energy-efficiency features not often found in standard homes. Walls are made of 2" x 6" studs spaced 24" on center, a technique that allows more insulation in the wall cavity than standard 16" on center construction. Special air sealing details include sealing with caulk or expanding foam sealant around plumbing supply and drain lines, electrical wiring penetrations, heating register boot penetrations through the floor, and at exterior wall bottom plate. The home was tested for airtightness by the Oregon State University Extension Energy program, The builder has been a Super Good Cents/Natural Choice Manufactured Home Program participant since 1987. |
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Fleetwood Homes of Oregon |
Award: 2002 Gold Winner |
Fleetwood Homes factory-built, 1,084-square-foot home near Portland, OR contains energy-efficiency features not often found in standard homes. Walls are made of 2" x 6" studs spaced 24" on center, a technique that allows more insulation in the wall cavity than standard 16" on center construction. Special air sealing details include sealing with caulk or expanding foam sealant around plumbing supply and drain lines, electrical wiring penetrations, heating register boot penetrations through the floor, and at exterior wall bottom plate. The home was tested for airtightness by the Oregon State University Extension Energy program, The builder has been a Super Good Cents/Natural Choice Manufactured Home Program participant since 1987. |
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McNaughton Homes |
Award: 2002 Gold Winner |
McNaughton Homes' 2,465-square-foot townhome in Harrisburg, PA is an excellent example of how energy efficiency adds value to homes. The home is surrounded by insulation--R-16 slab edge insulation, R-17 walls, and R-38 ceiling. All penetrations are carefully sealed against air infiltration and ductwork is contained in conditioned space--a practice that eliminates wasted energy from ducts run through unconditioned space such as attics and garages. A geothermal heat pump helps keep utility bills low while a desuperheater collects waste heat from the heat pump for water heating. Through the Comfort Home program, the builder is able to offer guaranteed heating and cooling bills to its customers. |
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Pruett Builders, Inc. |
Award: 2002 Gold Winner |
Pruett Builders' 3,609-square-foot home in University Park, FL features gas-filled, low-e, tinted windows that reduce solar heat gain and increase efficiency over standard windows. The ceiling is insulated to R-30 and a radiant barrier is used to reduce attic heat gain. A batch-type solar water heater offsets hot water energy needs. The home is rated 89.7 by Energy Star for Homes and is predicted to cost $1,579 per year to operate by the Florida Building Energy Rating Guide, including a pool pump. |
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Pulte Homes - Tucson Division |
Award: 2002 Gold Winner |
Pulte Homes--Tucson Division's 3,263-square-foot winning home, in conjunction with the Environments for Living program, comes with a guarantee that heating and cooling will cost less than $69 per month. The low utility bills are a result of efficiency features not found in many competitor's homes: 2" x 6" studs spaced 24 inches on center (that allow for more of the wall to be filled with insulation rather than wood), R-20 Cocoon blown-in cellulose insulation, mastic-sealed ductwork contained in conditioned space, a 92 AFUE sealed combustion furnace, and a 12 SEER air conditioning system. A filtered fresh air supply brings outdoor air into the home for ventilation. The home received an Energy Star for Homes Rating of 88.4. |
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Able Development Corp. DBA Able
Homebuilders |
Award: 2002 Silver Winner |
Able Homebuilders' 1,856-square-foot home in Sioux City features R-40 ceilings and careful air sealing for energy efficiency. All ductwork is contained in conditioned space, a practice that eliminates wasted energy that occurs when ducts are in unconditioned spaces such as attics or garages. The home qualified as a MidAmerican Energy Advantage new home and was given five stars by the Energy Star for Homes program. |
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Artistic Homes |
Award: 2002 Silver Winner |
Artistic Homes' 1,045-square-foot home in Albuquerque features 2" x 6" studs spaced 24 inches on center--a technique that allows more insulation in the wall cavity than the standard 16 inch on center framing. Walls are insulated to R-23 and the ceiling to R-38. All ducts are sealed with mastic and contained in conditioned space--a practice that dramatically improves energy efficiency. The in-floor hydronic heating system is supplied by the water heater and a 12 SEER air conditioner keeps cooling costs low. A ventilation system introduces fresh outdoor air intermittently. The builder participates in the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America program. |
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Artistic Homes |
Award: 2002 Silver Winner |
Artistic Homes' 1,045-square-foot home in Albuquerque features 2" x 6" studs spaced 24 inches on center--a technique that allows more insulation in the wall cavity than the standard 16 inch on center framing. Walls are insulated to R-23 and the ceiling to R-38. All ducts are sealed with mastic and contained in conditioned space--a practice that dramatically improves energy efficiency. The in-floor hydronic heating system is supplied by the water heater and a 12 SEER air conditioner keeps cooling costs low. A ventilation system introduces fresh outdoor air intermittently. The builder participates in the U.S. Department of Energy's Building America program. |
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BBH Enterprises, Inc./Enviro
Custom Homes |
Award: 2002 Silver Winner |
Enviro Custom Homes's 3,705-square-foot inner-city home is constructed of structural insulated panel (SIP) walls and ceiling. In addition to an energy-efficient building envelope, a geothermal heat pump provides very efficient heating and cooling and a heat recovery ventilator efficiently introduces fresh air. A desuperheater that extracts waste heat from the heat pump is combined with solar panels to provide 100% of the domestic hot water. Part of the home's electric needs are provided by solar panels that are attached directly to the standing-seam metal roof. Most of the lighting in the house is fluorescent, a feature that has an added benefit of reducing the homeowner's cooling needs. The builder, in conjunction with the local power company, offers a guaranteed heating and cooling bill of less than $2 per day. |
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Emerald Homes |
Award: 2002 Silver Winner |
Emerald Homes award-winning 3,000-square-foot home contains many features, including a $53 per month heating and cooling cost guarantee, that set it apart from the competition. In conjunction with the Environments for Living program, Emerald Homes offers R-19 to R-21 walls, R-30 Cocoon blown cellulose ceiling insulation, mastic-sealed ductwork, and airtight recessed can lights. A 14-SEER air conditioner and 90 AFUE sealed combustion furnace help keep heating and cooling costs low while Energy Star appliances complete the energy package. Fresh air is intermittently introduced into the home by programmable ventilation system. |
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Holdridge Homes |
Award: 2002 Silver Winner |
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Pulte Home Corporation - Phoenix Division |
Award: 2002 Silver Winner |
Pulte Homes-Phoenix Division's 2,054-square-foot award-winning home built in Mesa, AZ includes many energy-efficiency features not offered by the competition. The home, built to the Environments for Living Program Platinum standard, features 2" x 6" studs spaced 24" on center and filled with R-20 Cocoon cellulose insulation. The unvented attic design allows all ductwork to be kept in conditioned space. Ductwork is also sealed with mastic to increase airtightness. A Carrier high-efficiency furnace uses Puron, a non-ozone depleting refrigerant. Outdoor air is introduced into the home intermittently to ensure healthy indoor air. The builder is an Energy Star for Homes partner. |
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Valley Manufactured
Housing, Inc. |
Award: 2002 Silver Winner |
Valley Manufactured Housing's 1,300-square-foot home in Yakima, WA puts energy efficiency features in its homes that sets the company apart from the competition. R-33 floor insulation, low-e, gas-filled windows, 2" x 6", R-21 walls, and R-49 ceilings are just a few of the efficiency features included. A tubular skylight introduces daylighting to reduce daytime lighting needs without adding a lot of heat. The factory construction helps control job site waste and eases recycling. The builder participates in Super Good Cents and the Energy Star for Homes programs. |
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Pulte Homes - Tucson Division |
Award: 2001 Gold Award and Builder of the Year |
BUILDER OF THE YEAR Pulte Homes in Tucson is a large-volume builder thatŐs push- ing the envelope of production building. The companyŐs commitment to quality construction and resource efficiency is evident in PulteŐs everyday business practices. Partnering with contractors and suppliers, the company is able to stream- line production processes and reduce costs. Contractor and sales staff training is ongoing while quality control over installation is standard procedure. PulteŐs commitment to quality shines in its award-winning home that features optimum value engineering, R-20 walls, minimized ductwork runs located within conditioned space, features to prevent solar heat gain, drought-resistant land- scaping, and a guarantee on heating and cooling bills. GOLD AWARD Pulte Home Corporation-Tucson Division has been in business for nine years and builds 400 units per year. This 1,838-square-foot home was built for $43 per square foot, excluding land. This award-winning home features 2" x 6" studs spaced 24 inches on center that are filled with Cocoon cellulose insulation and sheathed with one inch of foam for an R-23 wall system. The unvented attic design permits all ductwork to be easily contained within the conditioned space. Tight construction is enhanced by an air recirculation system for fresh air introduction. Windows with a low solar heat gain coefficient and light-colored building materials reduce cooling loads while a 92 percent-efficient furnace keeps heating bills in check. By participating in Louisiana Pacific's Engineered for Life program, Pulte is able to guarantee heating and cooling bills. |
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Best Homes a Division of Davis
Homes LLC |
Award: 2001 Gold Winner |
Best Homes, a division of Davis Homes, LLC, has been in operation for six years and builds 560 homes annually. This 3,012-square-foot house was built near Indianapolis for $26 per square foot, excluding land. It is one of 560 homes built to the same specifications. The building envelope includes low-E, argon-filled windows, R-16 walls, R-38 flat and vaulted ceilings, and two inches of rigid foam slab perimeter insulation. Best Homes uses an independent energy management firm to inspect every home it builds. It guarantees the energy bills for each home and is considering lowering the guar- anteed cost because it has yet to pay a claim against the warranty. |
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Bigelow Group, Inc. |
Award: 2001 Gold Winner |
Bigelow Group, Inc., has been in the home building business for 27 years and builds 150 homes each year. This 1,450-square-foot home was built near Chicago for $60 per square foot, not including land. The Bigelow Group helped control construction costs on this affordable house by using optimum value engineering techniques such as 2" x 4" studs spaced 24 inches on center. Fiberglass batt insulation coupled with foam sheathing was used to create R-19 walls. The tight design was augmented by a continuous exhaust fan for ventilation. The company uses the REM/Design software to analyze cost-effective energy efficiency measures. By creating a high-efficiency building shell, placing all ducts in conditioned space, and using moderately efficient appliances, the builder can offer a three-year guarantee that heating bills will be less than $300 annually |
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